Serving 441 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Bernice Mathews 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 16% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 441 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bernice Mathews Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Bernice Mathews Elementary School's student population of 441 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
441 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bernice Mathews 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 Bernice Mathews Elementary School is 0.52, 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
#573 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
68%
44%
Black
6%
12%
White
12%
28%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bernice Mathews Elementary School's ranking?
Bernice Mathews Elementary School is ranked #573 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Bernice Mathews Elementary School often compared to?
Bernice Mathews Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rita Cannan Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Bernice Mathews Elementary School?
441 students attend Bernice Mathews Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Bernice Mathews Elementary School students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bernice Mathews Elementary School?
Bernice Mathews Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Bernice Mathews Elementary School offer ?
Bernice Mathews Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Bernice Mathews Elementary School part of?
Bernice Mathews Elementary School is part of Washoe County School District.
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