Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School is a public elementary school in Reno, Nevada, serving 284 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.
Despite the school's high per-student spending of $15,187, Dorothy Lemelson has consistently underperformed compared to the district and state averages on standardized tests. In 2022-2023, the school's overall math proficiency rate was just 19.1%, compared to 33.6% for the district and 31.3% for the state. The school's student population is predominantly Hispanic (60.56%), significantly higher than nearby schools, and all students come from low-income households. This suggests that factors beyond just funding may be contributing to the school's academic challenges.
Interestingly, the nearby Mater Academy of Northern Nevada and Coral Academy Elementary, which serve similar student populations in terms of socioeconomic status and racial diversity, have significantly higher academic performance than Dorothy Lemelson. This raises questions about the effectiveness of the school's instructional approaches and the need for targeted interventions to address the specific needs of this student population.
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Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School ranks 260th of 384 Nevada elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.
In the 2022-23 school year, 284 students attended Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School.
Students at Dorothy Lemelson S.T.E.M. Academy Elementary School are 61% Hispanic, 20% White, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.