Serving 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Desert Heights 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 21% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Desert Heights Elementary 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 Desert Heights Elementary School is 0.65, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Desert Heights Elementary School?
463 students attend Desert Heights Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Desert Heights Elementary School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 9% of students are Hawaiian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Desert Heights Elementary School?
Desert Heights Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Desert Heights Elementary School offer ?
Desert Heights Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Desert Heights Elementary School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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