Marvin Moss Elementary School
Tel:
(775)353-5507
- Marvin Moss Elementary School serves 542 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 40%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 46% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 20:1.
- Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 67%.
School Overview
- Marvin Moss Elementary School's student population of 542 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 542 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Marvin Moss Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Marvin Moss Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NV) |
| Overall School Rank | #217 out of 620 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 40% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 42% |
| Black | 3% | 11% |
| White | 47% | 33% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Washoe County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Marvin Moss Elementary School is Alpine Academy (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school, elementary school is Lou Mendive Middle School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sparks Lou Mendive Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1053 students
0.5 miles
1900 Whitewood Drive
Sparks, NV 89434
(775)353-5990 0.5 6-8 1053 - Sparks Lloyd Diedrichsen Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 408 students
0.7 miles
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Sparks, NV 89434
(775)353-5730 0.7 PK-6 408 - Sparks Alpine Academy Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 111 students
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605 Boxington Way Suite 112
Sparks, NV 89434
(775)356-1166 1.1 9-12 111 - Sparks Jerry Whitehead Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 529 students
1.2 miles
3570 Waterfall Drive
Sparks, NV 89434
(775)626-5200 1.2 PK-6 529 - Sparks Edward C Reed High School Grades: 9-12 | 2059 students
1.4 miles
1350 Baring Blvd
Sparks, NV 89434
(775)353-5700 1.4 9-12 2059
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