High Desert Montessori vs KATE SMITH ELEMENTARY
High Desert Montessori and KATE SMITH ELEMENTARY are very closely rated, both scoring around 6.7 out of 10. High Desert Montessori is significantly larger with 494 students, about 2.6× the size of KATE SMITH ELEMENTARY (190). In math proficiency, KATE SMITH ELEMENTARY leads at 32.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
High Desert Montessori
Reno, NV
6.7/10
Elementary SchoolPre-K – 8thCharter
494 students
KATE SMITH ELEMENTARY
Sparks, NV
6.6/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
190 students
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| Metric | High Desert Montessori | KATE SMITH ELEMENTARY |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.7 / 10 | 6.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 5.9 | 6.2 |
| Growth Score | 6.7 | 5.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
| Environment Score | 7.8 | 9.3 |
| State Rank | #308 of 693 | #323 of 693 |
| State Percentile | 56th | 54th |
Test Scores
| Subject | High Desert Montessori | KATE SMITH ELEMENTARY |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 18.0% | 32.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 38.0% | 32.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Reno (89512) | Sparks (89431) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $45,284 | $64,496 |
| Median Home Value | $318,400 | $332,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,113 | $1,276 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 18.4% | 14.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 20.1% | 15.0% |
| Avg Commute | 21 min | 22 min |