Serving 89 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Discovery Charter School Sandhill 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Discovery Charter School Sandhill 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 Discovery Charter School Sandhill is 0.69, 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 is Discovery Charter School Sandhill's ranking?
Discovery Charter School Sandhill is ranked #511 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Discovery Charter School Sandhill?
89 students attend Discovery Charter School Sandhill.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Discovery Charter School Sandhill students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Charter School Sandhill?
Discovery Charter School Sandhill has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Discovery Charter School Sandhill offer ?
Discovery Charter School Sandhill offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Discovery Charter School Sandhill part of?
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