Summary:
The 89408 zip code area in Nevada is home to 6 schools serving grades K-12, all part of the Lyon school district. While the district as a whole is ranked 11 out of 12 in the state and rated 1 star, one school stands out - East Valley Elementary. This school is ranked 187 out of 379 Nevada elementary schools and rated 3 out of 5 stars, significantly higher than the other elementary schools in the area which are all ranked below 300 and rated 1 or 2 stars.
East Valley Elementary has the highest test scores in the area, with 40% or more of students proficient or better in math and 47.2% or more proficient or better in reading - well above the district and state averages. The school also has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 26.6% and the lowest student-teacher ratio at 17.6. In contrast, the other schools in the 89408 zip code struggle, with test scores below state averages and chronic absenteeism rates as high as 26.6%.
Across the board, the schools in the 89408 zip code face significant challenges, including very high free/reduced lunch rates indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. Targeted support and interventions, as well as a focus on replicating the successful practices at East Valley Elementary, could be key to driving improvement across the Lyon school district.
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