Serving 125 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Sandy Valley Elementary 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 20-29% (which is approximately equal to the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 125 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sandy Valley Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Sandy Valley Elementary School's student population of 125 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
125 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sandy Valley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sandy Valley Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#502 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
19:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
64%
45%
Black
2%
12%
White
23%
27%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
8%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sandy Valley Elementary School's ranking?
Sandy Valley Elementary School is ranked #502 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Sandy Valley Elementary School?
125 students attend Sandy Valley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Sandy Valley Elementary School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sandy Valley Elementary School?
Sandy Valley Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Sandy Valley Elementary School offer ?
Sandy Valley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Sandy Valley Elementary School part of?
Sandy Valley Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
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