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#4 of 691 schools in NV

Top 1% in state

Blue Diamond ES

Elementary School · Clark County · Blue Diamond, NV

A Clark County elementary school where students score 55 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6 Diamond St, Blue Diamond, NV 89004

  • Math 90% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 90% proficient (2022)
  • 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-0.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics10.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency90% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency90% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency90% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+55.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile100th
Resources & Environment9.7Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.5:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism14.8%

Students at Blue Diamond ES score 90% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency90%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency90%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 41 points since 2019, reaching 90% in 2022.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2012
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
90%
ELA
90%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2017
Math
70%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
50%
2020*
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
90%
ELA
90%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 26 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Blue Diamond ES sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Las Vegas map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$85,227

Median home value

$633,100

College educated

57.5%

Homeownership

75.8%

Poverty rate

9.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89004; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Clark County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Gehring Roger D Acad of Science & Technology ESEnrollment path unverified9.6PK–5Not available628Compare →
Mccaw Gordon ESEnrollment path unverified9.6PK–5Not available742Compare →
Smalley James E & a Rae ESEnrollment path unverified9.4PK–5Not available707Compare →
Thompson Tyrone ESEnrollment path unverified9.4PK–5Not available861Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Clark County

Schools in district
383
Rank in district
#3 of 364
District spending per student
$11,569NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Blue Diamond ES is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Blue Diamond ES

Blue Diamond ES is a public elementary school in Blue Diamond, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 54 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #4 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Blue Diamond ES

What grades does Blue Diamond ES serve?

Blue Diamond ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Blue Diamond ES?

Blue Diamond ES has an enrollment of approximately 54 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Diamond ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Blue Diamond ES is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Blue Diamond ES rank in NV?

Blue Diamond ES ranks #4 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Blue Diamond ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Blue Diamond ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Blue Diamond ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Blue Diamond ES has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Blue Diamond ES a charter school?

No, Blue Diamond ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Blue Diamond ES a Title I school?

No, Blue Diamond ES is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blue Diamond ES?

100.0% of students at Blue Diamond ES 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
54
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.8%
Area population (ZIP 89004)
270
Area median age
52.3
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 89004; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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