Swainston Theron L Middle School vs. Priest Richard C Elementary School
Should you attend Swainston Theron L Middle School or Priest Richard C Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 1,041 students in grades 6-8, Swainston Theron L Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 661 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Priest Richard C Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is equal to the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-5
Total Students
1,041 students
661 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#653 out of 692 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#360 out of 692 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
35%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
10-14%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
47
Kindergarten Students
-
103
Grade 1 Students
-
107
Grade 2 Students
-
119
Grade 3 Students
-
104
Grade 4 Students
-
97
Grade 5 Students
-
84
Grade 6 Students
367
-
Grade 7 Students
328
-
Grade 8 Students
346
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
52%
54%
% Black
28%
27%
% White
8%
8%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.63
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
97%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
