Serving 452 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Quest Academy Northwest 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 19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 452 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Quest Academy Northwest's student population of 452 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
452 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Quest Academy Northwest 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 Quest Academy Northwest is 0.68, 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
#436 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
29%
44%
Black
48%
12%
White
9%
28%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Quest Academy Northwest's ranking?
Quest Academy Northwest is ranked #436 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Quest Academy Northwest often compared to?
Quest Academy Northwestis often viewed alongside schools like Somerset Academy Sky Pointe by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Quest Academy Northwest?
452 students attend Quest Academy Northwest.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Quest Academy Northwest students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Quest Academy Northwest?
Quest Academy Northwest has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Quest Academy Northwest offer ?
Quest Academy Northwest offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Quest Academy Northwest part of?
Quest Academy Northwest is part of State-Sponsored Charter Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Quest Academy Northwest located?
Quest Academy Northwest is located in the Rancho neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 10 other public schools located in Rancho.
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