Marlan J. Walker Elementary School
Tel:
(702) 799-0570
- Marlan J. Walker Elementary School serves 713 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Marlan J. Walker Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is equal to the Nevada state level of 20:1.
Top Placements
Marlan J. Walker Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Marlan J. Walker Elementary School's student population of 713 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 713 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Marlan J. Walker Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 660 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 16:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Marlan J. Walker Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NV) |
| Overall School Rank | #33 out of 660 schools (Top 5%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 42% |
| Black | 6% | 11% |
| White | 53% | 33% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 10% | 6% |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clark County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, NV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Marlan J. Walker Elementary School is Foothill High School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Jack & Terry Mannion Middle School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is James E & A Rae Smalley Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Henderson Foothill High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,848 students
0.6 miles
800 College Dr.
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-3500 0.6 9-12 2,848 - Henderson College Of So. Nv High School South Grades: 11-12 | 181 students
0.8 miles
700 College Dr.
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 651-3080 0.8 11-12 181 - Henderson James E & A Rae Smalley Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 794 students
0.8 miles
304 E Paradise Hills Dr
Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 199-8090 0.8 PK-5 794 - Henderson Jack & Terry Mannion Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,555 student
1.0 miles
155 E. Paradise Hills Dr.
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-3020 1.0 6-8 1,555 - Henderson Fay Galloway Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 684 students
1.4 miles
701 Skyline Rd
Henderson, NV 89002
(702) 799-8920 1.4 PK-5 684
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