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#301 of 691 schools in NV
Top 43% in state
Jacks Valley Elementary School
Elementary School · Douglas · Carson City, NV
A Douglas elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
701 Jacks Valley Road, Carson City, NV 89705
- Math 31% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 15:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jacks Valley Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2020, to 34% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
41.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Jacks Valley Elementary School 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated885/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$78,269
Median home value
$456,300
Median rent
$1,364/mo
College educated
27.3%
Homeownership
80.9%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89705; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Seeliger ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–5 | 4.1 mi | 525 | Compare → |
| St Teresa of Availa Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–8 | 4.8 mi | 196 | Compare → |
| Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK | 4.9 mi | 45 | Compare → |
| Bordewich/bray ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–5 | 5.0 mi | 528 | 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.
Douglas
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #7 of 12
- District spending per student
- $12,089NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jacks Valley Elementary School is listed in Douglas; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jacks Valley Elementary School
Jacks Valley Elementary School is a public elementary school in Carson City, NV, part of Douglas, serving approximately 330 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #301 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jacks Valley Elementary School
What grades does Jacks Valley Elementary School serve?
Jacks Valley Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Jacks Valley Elementary School?
Jacks Valley Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 330 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jacks Valley Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jacks Valley Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jacks Valley Elementary School rank in NV?
Jacks Valley Elementary School ranks #301 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Jacks Valley Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jacks Valley Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Jacks Valley Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jacks Valley Elementary School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Jacks Valley Elementary School a charter school?
No, Jacks Valley Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jacks Valley Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Jacks Valley Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jacks Valley Elementary School?
41.5% of students at Jacks Valley Elementary School 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
- 330
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (775) 267-3267
- Area population (ZIP 89705)
- 5,100
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 52.1
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 89705; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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