Lou Mendive Middle School is a public middle school in Sparks, Nevada, serving 856 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Washoe County School District, which is ranked 5 out of 13 districts in Nevada and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
While Lou Mendive Middle School has a diverse student population, with 40.65% White, 41% Hispanic, and 7.83% two or more races, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the Washoe County and Nevada state averages in both mathematics and reading proficiency. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 20.4% of Lou Mendive students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 33.9% in Washoe County and 32.6% statewide. Similarly, in reading, 35.2% of Lou Mendive students were proficient or better, compared to 41.1% in Washoe County and 41.3% statewide. Additionally, the school has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (35.4% in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools like Yvonne Shaw Middle School (20.22%) and Sky Ranch Middle School (19.63%), suggesting a higher proportion of students from lower-income families.
The school's academic performance has declined over the years, as evidenced by its statewide ranking dropping from 10th out of 117 Nevada middle schools in 2013-2014 to 86th out of 153 in 2023-2024. This trend is concerning and warrants further investigation into the underlying factors contributing to this decline. When compared to nearby schools, Lou Mendive Middle School generally underperforms in academic metrics, particularly in mathematics and science proficiency, suggesting that factors beyond just district-level support may be contributing to the school's challenges.
Lou Mendive Middle School ranks 86th of 153 Nevada middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
Washoe County
Students who attend Lou Mendive Middle School usually go on to attend Edward C. Reed High School
In the 2022-23 school year, 856 students attended Lou Mendive Middle School.
Students at Lou Mendive Middle School are 41% Hispanic, 41% White, 8% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% African American, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% American Indian.