Somerset Academy Stephanie
Tel:
(702) 998-0500
- Somerset Academy Stephanie serves 906 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 35%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Somerset Academy Stephanie placed in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 20:1.
- Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Somerset Academy Stephanie places 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 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 906 students |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
- Somerset Academy Stephanie is ranked within the top 20% of all 660 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Somerset Academy Stephanie is 0.68, 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 1985-1986 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NV) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #83 out of 660 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 35% |
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 46% |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 20:1 |
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 43% |
| Black | 6% | 11% |
| White | 48% | 32% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 9% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
| Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.70 |
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | State-Sponsored Charter Schools School District | |
Source: 1985-1986 (latest school year available) NCES, NV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Somerset Academy Stephanie is Green Valley High School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Barbara And Hank Greenspun Junior High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lorna J Kesterson Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Henderson Lorna J Kesterson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 685 students
1.0 miles
231 Bailey Island Dr.
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-6300 1.0 PK-5 685 - Henderson Barbara And Hank Greenspun Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 1,354 student
1.3 miles
140 N. Valley Verde Dr.
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-0920 1.3 6-8 1,354 - Henderson Selma F Bartlett Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 801 students
1.5 miles
1961 Wigwam Pkwy
Henderson, NV 89074
(702) 799-5750 1.5 PK-5 801 - Henderson Green Valley High School Grades: 9-12 | 3,055 students
1.9 miles
460 Arroyo Grande Blvd.
Henderson, NV 89014
(702) 799-0950 1.9 9-12 3,055 - Henderson John Vanderburg Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 943 students
1.9 miles
2040 Desert Shadow Trail
Henderson, NV 89012
(702) 799-0540 1.9 PK-5 943
School Reviews
Recent Articles
In light of an upcoming study on Montessori education in South Carolina, as well as the growing popularity of the Montessori Method in public charter schools, we’ll take a look at the principles behind Montessori education and whether it is an effective method for preparing some students for the professional world or higher education.
Across the nation, city mayors have increased their role and control over the local public school system. Learn about the controversies and the ramifications of mayoral control.
In light of all the finger-pointing occurring in the education reform movement, we’ll look at the good and bad of teachers unions – and whether these organizations really work in favor of students and/or teachers.
