Serving 981 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Doral Academy Fire Mesa ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 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).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 981 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 62% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Doral Academy Fire Mesa ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
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Doral Academy Fire Mesa's student population of 981 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
981 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
Students by Grade
Doral Academy Fire Mesa ranks within the top 20% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Doral Academy Fire Mesa is 0.70, 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
#128 out of 692 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
6%
Hispanic
41%
44%
Black
9%
12%
White
34%
28%
Hawaiian
1%
2%
Two or more races
11%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Doral Academy Fire Mesa is ranked #128 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 62% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Doral Academy Fire Mesa?
981 students attend Doral Academy Fire Mesa.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Doral Academy Fire Mesa students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Doral Academy Fire Mesa?
Doral Academy Fire Mesa has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Doral Academy Fire Mesa offer ?
Doral Academy Fire Mesa offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Doral Academy Fire Mesa part of?
Doral Academy Fire Mesa is part of State-Sponsored Charter Schools School District.
In what neighborhood is Doral Academy Fire Mesa located?
Doral Academy Fire Mesa is located in the Twin Lakes neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 12 other public schools located in Twin Lakes.
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