Very Good
#233 of 691 schools in NV
Top 34% in state
Honors Academy of Literature
Elementary School · State Sponsored Charter Schools · Reno, NV
A State Sponsored Charter Schools charter elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
195 N. Arlington Avenue, Reno, NV 89501
- Math 30% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Honors Academy of Literature score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 14-year record (2012–2025) and has held near 40% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Honors Academy of Literature 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 98Walker's Paradise
- Transit 59Good Transit
- Bike 78Very 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
$32,990
Median home value
$379,800
Median rent
$1,089/mo
College educated
40.2%
Homeownership
23.6%
Poverty rate
34.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89501; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Rose K-8 Academy of LanguagesEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 413 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of the Snows Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.6private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Turning PointEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.1 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Libby Booth ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 343 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #43 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.
Honors Academy of Literature is listed in State Sponsored Charter Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Honors Academy of Literature
Honors Academy of Literature is a public elementary school in Reno, NV, part of State Sponsored Charter Schools, serving approximately 217 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #233 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Honors Academy of Literature
What grades does Honors Academy of Literature serve?
Honors Academy of Literature serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Honors Academy of Literature?
Honors Academy of Literature has an enrollment of approximately 217 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Honors Academy of Literature?
The student-teacher ratio at Honors Academy of Literature is 21.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Honors Academy of Literature rank in NV?
Honors Academy of Literature ranks #233 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Honors Academy of Literature's MySchoolScout rating?
Honors Academy of Literature has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Honors Academy of Literature?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Honors Academy of Literature has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Honors Academy of Literature a charter school?
Yes, Honors Academy of Literature is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Honors Academy of Literature a Title I school?
No, Honors Academy of Literature is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 217
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Washoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (775) 737-4084
- Area population (ZIP 89501)
- 3,641
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 55.6
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 89501; 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, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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