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Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada vs. Yvonne Shaw Middle School

Should you attend Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada or Yvonne Shaw Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada
1150 Silent Sparrow Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Yvonne Shaw Middle School
600 Eagle Canyon Dr
Sparks, NV 89441
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

Yvonne Shaw Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 997 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 745 students in grades 6-8, Yvonne Shaw Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
6-8
Total Students
997 students
745 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Yvonne Shaw Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Yvonne Shaw Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
35 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Yvonne Shaw Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and the state of Nevada, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Yvonne Shaw Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washoe County School District and the state of Nevada, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#121 out of 692 schools in NV
(Top 20%)
#115 out of 692 schools in NV
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Yvonne Shaw Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
50%
(Top 20% in NV)
45%
(Top 20% in NV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Yvonne Shaw Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washoe County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
51%
(Top 30% in NV)
59%
(Top 20% in NV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Yvonne Shaw Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washoe County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50-54%
(Top 5% in NV)
43%
(Top 20% in NV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Yvonne Shaw Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Washoe County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada by grade.
This chart displays the students of Yvonne Shaw Middle School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
99
-
Grade 1 Students
100
-
Grade 2 Students
111
-
Grade 3 Students
106
-
Grade 4 Students
111
-
Grade 5 Students
108
-
Grade 6 Students
132
257
Grade 7 Students
130
243
Grade 8 Students
100
245

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Yvonne Shaw Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Yvonne Shaw Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
20%
22%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Yvonne Shaw Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Yvonne Shaw Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
65%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Yvonne Shaw Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Yvonne Shaw Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Yvonne Shaw Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.53
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Yvonne Shaw Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washoe County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
19%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Yvonne Shaw Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washoe County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pinecrest Academy Of Northern Nevada, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the State Sponsored Charter Schools School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Yvonne Shaw Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washoe County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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