Yvonne Shaw Middle School
Tel:
(775)425-7777
- Yvonne Shaw Middle School serves 978 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 38% (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 58% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Yvonne Shaw Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 20:1.
- Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 67%.
School Overview
- Yvonne Shaw Middle School's student population of 978 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 978 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Yvonne Shaw Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 622 schools in Nevada (based off of combined Math and Reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Yvonne Shaw Middle School is 0.57, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NV) |
| Overall School Rank | #249 out of 622 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 40% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 42% |
| Black | 2% | 11% |
| White | 62% | 33% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.57 | 0.70 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 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 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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sparks Spanish Springs High School Grades: 9-12 | 2381 students
0.3 miles
1065 Eagle Canyon Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775)425-7733 0.3 9-12 2381 - Sparks Alyce Savage Taylor Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 700 students
0.8 miles
252 Egyptian Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775)425-7700 0.8 PK-6 700 - Sparks Jesse Hall Elementery School Grades: PK-6 | 641 students
0.9 miles
185 Shelby Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775)425-7755 0.9 PK-6 641 - Sparks Spanish Springs Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 846 students
1.6 miles
100 Marilyn Mae Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775)425-7710 1.6 PK-6 846 - Sparks Van Gorder Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 797 students
2.7 miles
7650 Campello Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
(775)425-7722 2.7 PK-6 797
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