Serving 774 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Somerset Academy North Las Vegas ranks in the top 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 26% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 774 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Somerset Academy North Las Vegas ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Somerset Academy North Las Vegas's student population of 774 students has declined by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
774 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Somerset Academy North Las Vegas ranks within the top 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Somerset Academy North Las Vegas is 0.73, 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
#340 out of 692 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
39%
44%
Black
29%
12%
White
13%
28%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
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 Somerset Academy North Las Vegas's ranking?
Somerset Academy North Las Vegas is ranked #340 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Somerset Academy North Las Vegas often compared to?
Somerset Academy North Las Vegasis often viewed alongside schools like Legacy Traditional School North Valley by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Somerset Academy North Las Vegas?
774 students attend Somerset Academy North Las Vegas.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Somerset Academy North Las Vegas students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Somerset Academy North Las Vegas?
Somerset Academy North Las Vegas has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Somerset Academy North Las Vegas offer ?
Somerset Academy North Las Vegas offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Somerset Academy North Las Vegas part of?
Somerset Academy North Las Vegas is part of State-Sponsored Charter Schools School District.
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