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#392 of 691 schools in NV
Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy
Middle School · Washoe County · Reno, NV
A Washoe County middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1295 Wyoming Avenue, Reno, NV 89503
- Math 27% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 24:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 31 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 35% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,979/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Reno), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$66,956
Median home value
$441,800
Median rent
$1,336/mo
College educated
35.7%
Homeownership
44.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89503; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turning PointEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.5 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Darrel Swope Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 998 | Compare → |
| Billinghurst Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 935 | Compare → |
| Coral Academy Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 5–8 | 2.7 mi | 575 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Washoe County
- Schools in district
- 115
- Rank in district
- #60 of 109
- District spending per student
- $10,870NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy is listed in Washoe County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy
Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy is a public middle school in Reno, NV, part of Washoe County, serving approximately 695 students in grades 6th-8th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #392 of 691 schools in NV.
State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy
What grades does Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy serve?
Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy?
Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy has an enrollment of approximately 695 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy rank in NV?
Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy ranks #392 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy a charter school?
No, Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy a Title I school?
No, Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy?
100.0% of students at Archie Clayton Pre-a.p. Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 695
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Washoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.4%
- Phone
- (775) 746-5860
- Area population (ZIP 89503)
- 30,740
- Area average commute
- 19.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 89503; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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