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#358 of 691 schools in NV
Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES
Elementary School · Washoe County · Reno, NV
A Washoe County elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2001 SOARING EAGLE DR, Reno, NV 89512
- Math 21% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 21% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES score 21% 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 13-year record (2013–2025) and has held near 21% recently.
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 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 Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 42Some Transit
- Bike 75Very 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
$45,284
Median home value
$318,400
Median rent
$1,113/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
29.2%
Poverty rate
20.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89512; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coral Academy ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.1 | K–4 | 0.2 mi | 443 | Compare → |
| Glenn Duncan S.t.e.m. AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 348 | Compare → |
| High Desert MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| Rita Cannan ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 384 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Washoe County
- Schools in district
- 115
- Rank in district
- #59 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
Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES is listed in Washoe County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES
Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES is a public elementary school in Reno, NV, part of Washoe County, serving approximately 258 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #358 of 691 schools in NV.
State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES
What grades does Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES serve?
Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES?
Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES?
The student-teacher ratio at Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES is 14.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES rank in NV?
Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES ranks #358 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES's MySchoolScout rating?
Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES a charter school?
No, Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES a Title I school?
No, Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy ES?
100.0% of students at Dorothy Lemelson S.t.e.m. Academy 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
- 258
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Washoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.3%
- Phone
- (775) 333-5080
- Area population (ZIP 89512)
- 28,133
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
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 89512; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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