Smithridge Stem Academy
Tel:
(775) 689-2560
- Smithridge Stem Academy serves 697 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Smithridge Stem Academy placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 20:1.
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 697 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 697 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Smithridge Stem Academy is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 660 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Smithridge Stem Academy is 0.37, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NV) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #382 out of 660 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 29% | 35% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 82% | 42% |
| Black | 2% | 11% |
| White | 12% | 33% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 6% |
| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (07-08) | 1% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Washoe County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 and elementary school is Edward L Pine Middle School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Reno Edward L Pine Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 6-8 | 1,010 student
0.1 miles
4800 Neil Road
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2550 0.1 6-8 1,010 - Reno Mariposa Dual Language Academy Charter School Charter School
Grades: PK-5 | 214 students
0.6 miles
3875 Glen Street
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 826-4040 0.6 PK-5 214 - Reno North Star Online School Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: PK-12 | 175 students
0.6 miles
5450 Riggins Ct. Suite #6
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 353-6900 0.6 PK-12 175 - Reno Huffaker Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 491 students
1.4 miles
980 Wheatland Road
Reno, NV 89511
(775) 689-2510 1.4 PK-6 491 - Reno Echo Loder Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 555 students
1.7 miles
600 Apple Street
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2540 1.7 PK-6 555
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