Mount Rose K-8 School of Languages, formerly Mount Rose Elementary School, is a public K-8 school at 915 Lander St. in Reno, Nevada, operated by the Washoe County School District. It occupies a historic Mission/Spanish Revival-style facility that was built in 1912 and extended in 1938.
Serving 413 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages's student population of 413 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
413 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages ranks within the top 5% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 692 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)73%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
19:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
37%
45%
Black
n/a
12%
White
53%
27%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages's ranking?
Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages is ranked #12 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages?
413 students attend Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages students are White, 37% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages?
Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages offer ?
Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages part of?
Mount Rose K-8 Academy Of Languages is part of Washoe County School District.
School Reviews
5 2/17/2011
They have great school wide positive behavioral support
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