Excellent
#120 of 691 schools in NV
Top 17% in state
Discovery Charter School Sandhill
Elementary School · State Sponsored Charter Schools · Las Vegas, NV
A State Sponsored Charter Schools charter elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4801 S Sandhill Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89120
- Math 47% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Discovery Charter School Sandhill score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 54% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Discovery Charter School Sandhill 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 53Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,813
Median home value
$364,800
Median rent
$1,467/mo
College educated
26.3%
Homeownership
59.4%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89120; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| J.o.y. Academy of Southern NevadaPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Tomiyasu Bill Y ESEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 424 | Compare → |
| French Doris ESEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 466 | Compare → |
| Ferron William E ESEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 538 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
State Sponsored Charter Schools
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #24 of 75
- District spending per student
- $7,980NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Discovery Charter School Sandhill is listed in State Sponsored Charter Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery Charter School Sandhill
Discovery Charter School Sandhill is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, NV, part of State Sponsored Charter Schools, serving approximately 93 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #120 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Discovery Charter School Sandhill
What grades does Discovery Charter School Sandhill serve?
Discovery Charter School Sandhill serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Discovery Charter School Sandhill?
Discovery Charter School Sandhill has an enrollment of approximately 93 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Charter School Sandhill?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Charter School Sandhill is 23.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Discovery Charter School Sandhill rank in NV?
Discovery Charter School Sandhill ranks #120 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Discovery Charter School Sandhill's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery Charter School Sandhill has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Discovery Charter School Sandhill?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Discovery Charter School Sandhill has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Discovery Charter School Sandhill a charter school?
Yes, Discovery Charter School Sandhill is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Discovery Charter School Sandhill a Title I school?
No, Discovery Charter School Sandhill is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 93
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.9%
- Phone
- (702) 489-9350
- Area population (ZIP 89120)
- 23,797
- Area average commute
- 23.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
Official sources & links
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 89120; 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, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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