Summary:
The 89005 zip code area is home to two elementary schools: Mitchell Andrew Elementary School and King Martha P Elementary School. While both serve a high-need student population, with 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, King Martha P Elementary School stands out as a top-performing school in the state.
King Martha P Elementary School consistently ranks among the best in Nevada, earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranking 49th out of 379 schools in the 2024-2025 school year. The school's test scores significantly outpace the Clark County and Nevada averages, with 67.1% of students proficient or better in SBAC Reading, compared to 43.9% in Clark County and 45.6% in the state. This high academic performance may be attributed to the school's lower student-teacher ratio of 16.1, compared to 14.3 at Mitchell Andrew Elementary School.
In contrast, Mitchell Andrew Elementary School has a higher chronic absenteeism rate of 26.6%, the same as King Martha P Elementary School, despite spending nearly $3,000 more per student. This suggests that factors beyond just attendance and funding may be driving the differences in student achievement between the two schools. Overall, the data provides a valuable insight into the educational landscape in the 89005 zip code, highlighting the diversity of school performance and the need for continued efforts to ensure all students have access to high-quality education.
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