Excellent
#58 of 691 schools in NV
Top 8% in state
Doral Academy Cactus
Elementary School · State Sponsored Charter Schools · Las Vegas, NV
A State Sponsored Charter Schools charter elementary school where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
9025 West Cactus Avenue, Las Vegas, NV 89178
- Math 68% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 76% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Doral Academy Cactus score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2017–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 71% (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).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Doral Academy Cactus 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$104,985
Median home value
$451,800
Median rent
$2,030/mo
College educated
39.7%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89178; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thompson Tyrone ESEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | 0.4 mi | 861 | Compare → |
| Reedom Carolyn S ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| Wright William V ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 565 | Compare → |
| Doral Academy of Northern NevadaCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.7 | K–8 | Not available | 996 | 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.
State Sponsored Charter Schools
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #6 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.
Doral Academy Cactus is listed in State Sponsored Charter Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Doral Academy Cactus
Doral Academy Cactus is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, NV, part of State Sponsored Charter Schools, serving approximately 999 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #58 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Doral Academy Cactus
What grades does Doral Academy Cactus serve?
Doral Academy Cactus serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Doral Academy Cactus?
Doral Academy Cactus has an enrollment of approximately 999 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Doral Academy Cactus?
The student-teacher ratio at Doral Academy Cactus is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Doral Academy Cactus rank in NV?
Doral Academy Cactus ranks #58 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Doral Academy Cactus's MySchoolScout rating?
Doral Academy Cactus has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Doral Academy Cactus?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Doral Academy Cactus has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Doral Academy Cactus a charter school?
Yes, Doral Academy Cactus is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Doral Academy Cactus a Title I school?
No, Doral Academy Cactus is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Doral Academy Cactus?
17.9% of students at Doral Academy Cactus 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 999
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.2%
- Phone
- (702) 960-7500
- Area population (ZIP 89178)
- 43,155
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 35.4
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 89178; 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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