Smith Hal Elementary School vs. Dooley John Elementary School
Should you attend Smith Hal Elementary School or Dooley John 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
Top Rankings
Smith Hal Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Dooley John Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 740 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Smith Hal 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 9% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (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 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dooley John Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
740 students
339 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
21 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#679 out of 692 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#160 out of 692 schools in NV
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
11-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
62
54
Kindergarten Students
91
26
Grade 1 Students
111
52
Grade 2 Students
130
54
Grade 3 Students
108
49
Grade 4 Students
121
50
Grade 5 Students
117
54
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
45%
32%
% Black
35%
5%
% White
9%
48%
% Hawaiian
1%
3%
% Two or more races
9%
11%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
98%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
