Summary:
The 89511 zip code area in Washoe County, Nevada is home to 10 schools, including 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, 3 high schools, and 1 alternative school. These schools are part of the Washoe County school district, except for Doral Academy of Northern Nevada and Nevada State High School II Meadowwood, which are public charter schools.
Among the standout schools in the area are Doral Academy of Northern Nevada, a public charter elementary/middle school that ranks among the top 5-14 elementary schools in the state and has consistently high test scores, with 65-75% of students proficient or better in math and reading. Ted Hunsberger Elementary, a public elementary school, also ranks among the top 6-15 elementary schools in the state and has exceptional test scores, with 75-82% of students proficient or better in math and reading. Additionally, Coral Academy High School, a public charter high school, ranks among the top 5-25 high schools in the state and has strong test scores, with 40-68% of students proficient or better in math, English, and science.
The data also reveals a wide range in student demographics and socioeconomic status across the schools, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 6.53% at Doral Academy of Northern Nevada to 100% at Marvin Picollo Elementary. Spending per student also varies greatly, from under $5,000 per student at Nevada State High School II Meadowwood to over $64,000 per student at the alternative Marvin Picollo Elementary. Chronic absenteeism is a concern across the district, with most schools reporting around 26.6% chronic absenteeism, highlighting an area that may require further investigation and intervention.
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