Sparks Middle School vs. Lou Mendive Middle School
Should I attend Sparks Middle School or Lou Mendive Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 673 students in grades 6-8, Sparks Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 862 students in grades 6-8, Lou Mendive Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 26%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 42%).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 71% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
673 students
862 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
43 teachers
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#566 out of 684 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#376 out of 684 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
200
284
Grade 7 Students
227
285
Grade 8 Students
246
293
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
76%
42%
% Black
2%
2%
% White
15%
41%
% Hawaiian
2%
2%
% Two or more races
2%
7%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
