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Pleasant Valley Elementary School

405 Surrey Drive
Reno, NV 89511

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Top 10%

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Pleasant Valley Elementary School serves 331 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.

Pleasant Valley Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 26%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.

Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 70% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 331 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in NV
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

School Overview

Pleasant Valley Elementary School's student population of 331 students has declined by 28% over five school years.

The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-5

Total Students

331 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Pleasant Valley Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Pleasant Valley Elementary School is 0.33, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

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State Level (NV)

Overall Testing Rank

#46 out of 684 schools
(Top 10%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

26%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-64%

42%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

16:1

18:1

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American Indian

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

13%

44%

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Black

12%

White

81%

30%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.33

0.71

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

16%

71%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Washoe County School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pleasant Valley Elementary School's ranking?

Pleasant Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 26% NV state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% NV state average).

How many students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School?

331 students attend Pleasant Valley Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

81% of Pleasant Valley Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Pleasant Valley Elementary School?

Pleasant Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.

What grades does Pleasant Valley Elementary School offer ?

Pleasant Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5

What school district is Pleasant Valley Elementary School part of?

Pleasant Valley Elementary School is part of Washoe County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 331 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 19%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education