Summary:
The 89074 zip code in Henderson, Nevada is home to 6 elementary schools, a mix of public and public charter schools serving grades PK-5 or KG-8. The schools vary in size, with student populations ranging from 411 to 956, and show a wide range in academic performance.
The top-performing schools in the area are Somerset Academy Stephanie, a public charter school that consistently ranks in the top 100 elementary schools in Nevada, and the public schools Cox David M Elementary and Bartlett Selma F Elementary, which also rank in the top 100. These schools have significantly higher proficiency rates in math and reading compared to the lower-performing public schools in the area.
Factors that appear to contribute to school performance include spending per student, with the higher-spending schools generally achieving better academic outcomes, and socioeconomic factors, as the higher-performing schools have lower percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The data also highlights the importance of school choice, as the wide range in school performance within the same zip code underscores the need for parents to carefully evaluate their options when selecting an elementary school for their children.
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