DESERT SKIES MIDDLE SCHOOL vs SPARKS MIDDLE SCHOOL
DESERT SKIES MIDDLE SCHOOL has a higher overall rating of 6.1/10 compared to 4.4/10. In math proficiency, SPARKS MIDDLE SCHOOL leads at 19.0%.
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.
DESERT SKIES MIDDLE SCHOOL
Sun Valley, NV
6.1/10
Middle School6th – 8th
918 students
SPARKS MIDDLE SCHOOL
Sparks, NV
4.4/10
Middle School6th – 8th
606 students
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| Metric | DESERT SKIES MIDDLE SCHOOL | SPARKS MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.1 / 10 | 4.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.2 | 2.7 |
| Growth Score | 9.6 | 5.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Environment Score | 4.7 | 4.9 |
| State Rank | #399 of 693 | #615 of 693 |
| State Percentile | 43th | 11th |
Test Scores
| Subject | DESERT SKIES MIDDLE SCHOOL | SPARKS MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 10.0% | 19.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 22.0% | 36.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | DESERT SKIES MIDDLE SCHOOL | SPARKS MIDDLE SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 918 | 606 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 20.9:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| District | Washoe County | Washoe County |
| City | Sun Valley | Sparks |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Sun Valley (89433) | Sparks (89431) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $74,208 | $64,496 |
| Median Home Value | $321,000 | $332,000 |
| Median Rent | $1,197 | $1,276 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 9.2% | 14.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 15.2% | 15.0% |
| Avg Commute | 26 min | 22 min |