Summary:
The 89508 zip code area is home to 3 schools - 2 elementary schools (Michael Inskeep Elementary and Nancy Gomes Elementary) and 1 middle school (Cold Springs Middle School). These schools serve a diverse student population in the Washoe County School District.
Among the standout schools, Nancy Gomes Elementary stands out for its exceptional academic performance, despite serving a high-need student population with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school outperforms district and state averages in both math and reading proficiency, with its 3rd-grade math proficiency rate of 51.4% significantly higher than the district (43.4%) and state (41.4%) averages. Michael Inskeep Elementary also impresses, with the highest overall math proficiency rate at 34%, compared to the district (33.6%) and state (31.3%) averages.
The schools in the 89508 zip code serve a diverse student population, with a significant Hispanic/Latino representation and a majority of White students. While the schools share some similarities, there is notable variation in their academic performance, highlighting the importance of analyzing school-level data rather than relying solely on district or state-level averages. The lower student-teacher ratio at Nancy Gomes Elementary may be a contributing factor to its stronger academic performance, underscoring the potential benefits of smaller class sizes, especially for high-need student populations.
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