Serving 655 students in grades 6-8, Sparks 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 8% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower 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 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 655 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sparks Middle School's student population of 655 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
655 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sparks Middle School 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 Sparks Middle School is 0.43, 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
#647 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
74%
44%
Black
2%
12%
White
15%
28%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
3%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sparks Middle School's ranking?
Sparks Middle School is ranked #647 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Sparks Middle School often compared to?
Sparks Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lou Mendive Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Sparks Middle School?
655 students attend Sparks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Sparks Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sparks Middle School?
Sparks Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Sparks Middle School offer ?
Sparks Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sparks Middle School part of?
Sparks Middle School is part of Washoe County School District.
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