Smithridge Stem Academy
Tel:
(775)689-2560
- Smithridge Stem Academy serves 720 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 27% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 40%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 34% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 20:1.
- Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 67%.
Top Placements
Smithridge Stem Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Smithridge Stem Academy's student population of 720 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 720 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Smithridge Stem Academy's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Smithridge Stem Academy is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NV) |
| Overall School Rank | #450 out of 620 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 27% | 40% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 48% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 82% | 42% |
| Black | 2% | 11% |
| White | 12% | 33% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.32 | 0.48 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Washoe County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Smithridge Stem Academy is North Star Online School (0.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Edward L Pine Middle School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Edward L Pine Middle School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Reno Edward L Pine Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1020 students
0.1 miles
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Reno, NV 89502
(775)689-2550 0.1 6-8 1020 - Reno Mariposa Dual Language Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 152 students
0.6 miles
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Reno, NV 89502
(775)826-4040 0.6 PK-5 152 - Reno North Star Online School Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 193 students
0.6 miles
5450 Riggins Ct. Suite #6
Reno, NV 89502
(775)353-6900 0.6 K-12 193 - Reno Huffaker Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 498 students
1.4 miles
980 Wheatland Road
Reno, NV 89511
(775)689-2510 1.4 PK-6 498 - Reno Echo Loder Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 596 students
1.7 miles
600 Apple Street
Reno, NV 89502
(775)689-2540 1.7 PK-6 596
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