Serving 408 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Coral Academy Tamarus ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 408 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 73%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Coral Academy Tamarus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Coral Academy Tamarus's student population of 408 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
408 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Coral Academy Tamarus ranks within the top 1% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Coral Academy Tamarus is 0.77, which is more 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
#6 out of 692 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
31%
6%
Hispanic
22%
44%
Black
8%
12%
White
27%
28%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Coral Academy Tamarus's ranking?
Coral Academy Tamarus is ranked #6 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Coral Academy Tamarus?
408 students attend Coral Academy Tamarus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
31% of Coral Academy Tamarus students are Asian, 27% of students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Coral Academy Tamarus?
Coral Academy Tamarus has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Coral Academy Tamarus offer ?
Coral Academy Tamarus offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Coral Academy Tamarus part of?
Coral Academy Tamarus is part of State-Sponsored Charter Schools School District.
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