Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy 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 25% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 494 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Smithridge STEM Academy serves the southern part of Reno, NV, within an approximate attendance area of 1 square mile. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 0.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy's student population of 494 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
494 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#427 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
76%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
6%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)36.2%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy's ranking?
Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy is ranked #427 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy?
494 students attend Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy?
Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy offer ?
Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy part of?
Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy is part of Washoe County School District.
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