Summary:
The 89523 zip code area in Nevada is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school, all part of the Washoe County School District. While the district is ranked 4 out of 12 in Nevada and has a 4-star rating, a few schools in this area stand out for their exceptional performance.
Rollan Melton Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Nevada, with a 5-star rating and over 70% of students proficient or better in mathematics and reading. In contrast, Sarah Winnemucca Elementary has lower test scores, with only around 40% of students proficient or better in core subjects. The middle school, Billinghurst Middle School, also performs well, ranking in the top 30% of Nevada middle schools with strong mathematics scores.
While the high-performing schools in the area, such as Rollan Melton Elementary and Billinghurst Middle School, consistently outperform the district and state averages, the data also reveals a concerning trend of high chronic absenteeism rates across all the schools, ranging around 26.6%. Additionally, there is significant variation in the percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients, from 14.12% at Rollan Melton Elementary to 41.75% at Sarah Winnemucca Elementary, suggesting potential socioeconomic differences among the student populations.
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