Bernice Mathews Elementary is a public elementary school in Reno, Nevada, serving 441 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Washoe County School District, which is ranked 4 out of 12 in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Bernice Mathews Elementary faces significant challenges compared to nearby schools. The school has a much higher percentage of Hispanic students (68.25%) than surrounding schools, which range from 30.56% to 80.51% Hispanic. Academically, Bernice Mathews consistently underperforms the district and state in both math and reading proficiency, with only 15.6% of students proficient in math compared to 33.6% in the district and 31.3% in the state. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quarter of Nevada elementary schools, with a 0-star or 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Bernice Mathews has a 100% free and reduced lunch rate, indicating a high concentration of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.
Nearby schools like Coral Academy Elementary, Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy, and High Desert Montessori generally outperform Bernice Mathews in academic proficiency, school rankings, and student demographics. Despite Bernice Mathews having a relatively high per-student spending of around $12,700 and a low student-teacher ratio, these resources do not appear to translate into improved academic outcomes for the school, suggesting the need for a comprehensive review of the school's strategies and support systems.
Students at Bernice Mathews Elementary are 68% Hispanic, 12% White, 6% Two or more races, 6% African American, 5% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.
Washoe County
Bernice Mathews Elementary ranks in the bottom 9.6% of Nevada elementary schools.
Students who attend Bernice Mathews Elementary usually go on to attend:Middle : Fred W. Traner Middle SchoolHigh : Procter R. Hug High School
In the 2022-23 school year, 441 students attended Bernice Mathews Elementary.