Excellent
#59 of 691 schools in NV
Top 8% in state
Mater Academy of Northern Nevada
Elementary School · State Sponsored Charter Schools · Reno, NV
A State Sponsored Charter Schools charter elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2680 E. Ninth Street, Reno, NV 89512
- Math 39% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mater Academy of Northern Nevada score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 22 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025, across a 9-year record (2017–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2017-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (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
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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Where Mater Academy of Northern Nevada 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bernice Mathews ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| Kate Smith ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 190 | Compare → |
| High Desert MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.4 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 494 | Compare → |
| Glenn Duncan S.t.e.m. AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 348 | 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
- #7 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.
Mater Academy of Northern Nevada is listed in State Sponsored Charter Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mater Academy of Northern Nevada
Mater Academy of Northern Nevada is a public elementary school in Reno, NV, part of State Sponsored Charter Schools, serving approximately 490 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #59 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mater Academy of Northern Nevada
What grades does Mater Academy of Northern Nevada serve?
Mater Academy of Northern Nevada serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Mater Academy of Northern Nevada?
Mater Academy of Northern Nevada has an enrollment of approximately 490 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy of Northern Nevada?
The student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy of Northern Nevada is 17.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mater Academy of Northern Nevada rank in NV?
Mater Academy of Northern Nevada ranks #59 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Mater Academy of Northern Nevada's MySchoolScout rating?
Mater Academy of Northern Nevada 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 Mater Academy of Northern Nevada?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mater Academy of Northern Nevada has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Mater Academy of Northern Nevada a charter school?
Yes, Mater Academy of Northern Nevada is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Mater Academy of Northern Nevada a Title I school?
No, Mater Academy of Northern Nevada is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mater Academy of Northern Nevada?
100.0% of students at Mater Academy of Northern Nevada 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
- 490
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Washoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.9%
- Phone
- (775) 470-8950
- Area population (ZIP 89512)
- 28,133
- Area average commute
- 21.1 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
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 89512; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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