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#641 of 691 schools in NV

Kelly Matt ES

Elementary School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County elementary school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1900 J St, Las Vegas, NV 89106

  • Math 7% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 17% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.2Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.24 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.2Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17.3% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg-28.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-28.5 pts
Overall Proficiency12% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected-22.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.9:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism58.5%

Students at Kelly Matt ES score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency7%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency17%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 12% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
27%
2010
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
82%
2012
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
27%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2016
Math
8%
ELA
8%
2017
Math
12%
ELA
22%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
8%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
12%
2025
Math
7%
ELA
17%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 25% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Kelly Matt ES 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 55Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 41Some Transit
  • Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$38,848

Median home value

$263,100

Median rent

$1,169/mo

College educated

10.6%

Homeownership

32.5%

Poverty rate

28.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89106; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Democracy Prep at Agassi ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified6.4K–50.2 mi533Compare →
Rainbow Dreams Early Learning AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified2.2PK–K0.2 mi265Compare →
Toland Helen Anderson Intl AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–50.5 mi267Compare →
Booker Kermit R SR ESEnrollment path unverified4.9PK–50.6 mi340Compare →

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.

Clark County

Schools in district
383
Rank in district
#335 of 364
District spending per student
$11,569NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Kelly Matt ES is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Kelly Matt ES

Kelly Matt ES is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 337 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #641 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Kelly Matt ES

What grades does Kelly Matt ES serve?

Kelly Matt ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Kelly Matt ES?

Kelly Matt ES has an enrollment of approximately 337 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kelly Matt ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Kelly Matt ES is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Kelly Matt ES rank in NV?

Kelly Matt ES ranks #641 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Kelly Matt ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Kelly Matt ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Kelly Matt ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Kelly Matt ES has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Kelly Matt ES a charter school?

No, Kelly Matt ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Kelly Matt ES a Title I school?

No, Kelly Matt ES is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kelly Matt ES?

100.0% of students at Kelly Matt 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
337
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
58.5%
Area population (ZIP 89106)
26,440
Area average commute
24.6 min
Area median age
32.7
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 89106; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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