Summary:
This analysis examines five elementary schools in the 89014 zip code of Henderson, NV, which serve a mix of traditional public schools within the Clark County district and one public charter school, Silver Sands Montessori.
The standout school in this area is McDoniel Estes M Elementary School, which ranks in the 91st percentile statewide and achieves top-tier results despite 100% of its students qualifying for free or reduced lunch. It has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (10.0%), the smallest class sizes (11.7:1), and the highest per-student spending ($15,417) among the traditional public schools. Mack Nate Elementary School is a consistent high achiever, maintaining a 4-star rating and boasting the highest reading proficiency (62.7%) in the zip code. In contrast, Thorpe Jim Elementary School struggles significantly, ranking in the 29th percentile with the lowest math (26.2%) and reading (38.1%) proficiency among the CCSD schools. Treem Harriet Elementary School falls in the middle, ranking in the 65th percentile with moderate performance across all metrics.
A key takeaway is that economic disadvantage does not determine outcomes, as McDoniel Estes and Mack Nate excel with 100% free/reduced lunch populations, while Thorpe Jim lags behind. Chronic absenteeism is a powerful predictor of performance, with lower rates strongly correlating with higher test scores. Silver Sands Montessori presents a paradox: despite a more affluent student body (38% free/reduced lunch), it has the highest absenteeism (34.0%), largest class sizes (23.7:1), and lowest test scores in the zip code, likely due to its unique educational model and low per-student spending ($6,560).
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