Yvonne Shaw Middle School
Yvonne Shaw Middle School serves 955 students in grades 7-8.
Yvonne Shaw Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (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 59% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 68% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Yvonne Shaw Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
- Category Attribute
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Yvonne Shaw Middle School's student population of 955 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 955 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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School Comparison
Yvonne Shaw Middle School is ranked within the top 30% 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 Yvonne Shaw Middle School is 0.56, 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 | #158 out of 660 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 35% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 59% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 20% | 43% |
| Black | 2% | 11% |
| White | 63% | 32% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 6% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 52% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 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 Yvonne Shaw Middle School is Spanish Springs High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lou Mendive Middle School (6.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Alyce Savage Taylor Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Sparks Spanish Springs High School Math: 30% | Reading: 46%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,364 students10
0.3 miles
1065 Eagle Canyon Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7733 0.3 9-12 2,364 - Sparks Alyce Savage Taylor Elementary School Math: 54% | Reading: 59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 738 students10
0.8 miles
252 Egyptian Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 425-7700 0.8 PK-6 738 - Sparks Jesse Hall Elementery School Math: 47% | Reading: 52%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-6 | 647 students10
0.9 miles
185 Shelby Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7755 0.9 PK-6 647 - Sparks Spanish Springs Elementary School Math: 53% | Reading: 56%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-6 | 867 students10
1.6 miles
100 Marilyn Mae Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7710 1.6 PK-6 867 - Sparks Van Gorder Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 73%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-6 | 835 students10
2.7 miles
7650 Campello Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 425-7722 2.7 PK-6 835
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