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 1,036 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 30:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 687 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 19:1 is equal to the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-5
Total Students
1,036 students
687 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
19:1
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
-
54
Kindergarten Students
-
70
Grade 1 Students
-
101
Grade 2 Students
-
108
Grade 3 Students
-
122
Grade 4 Students
-
120
Grade 5 Students
-
112
Grade 6 Students
315
-
Grade 7 Students
376
-
Grade 8 Students
345
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
51%
54%
% Black
29%
29%
% White
7%
7%
% Hawaiian
2%
2%
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
96%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
