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#170 of 691 schools in NV

Top 25% in state

Perkins Ute ES

Elementary School · Clark County · Moapa, NV

A Clark County elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1255 Patriots Way, Moapa, NV 89025

  • Math 38% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 46% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.29 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.8% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency45.9% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg+2.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+0.1 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected+7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile64th
Resources & Environment9.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.9:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism32%

Students at Perkins Ute ES score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency38%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency46%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 42% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
47%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
37%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
38%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 Perkins Ute 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$55,927

Median home value

$308,100

Median rent

$815/mo

College educated

10.1%

Homeownership

81.7%

Poverty rate

18.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Clark County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Blue Diamond ESEnrollment path unverified9.5PK–5Not available54Compare →
Gehring Roger D Acad of Science & Technology ESEnrollment path unverified9.6PK–5Not available628Compare →
Mccaw Gordon ESEnrollment path unverified9.6PK–5Not available742Compare →
Smalley James E & a Rae ESEnrollment path unverified9.4PK–5Not available707Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Clark County

Schools in district
383
Rank in district
#89 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

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

About Perkins Ute ES

Perkins Ute ES is a public elementary school in Moapa, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 153 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #170 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Perkins Ute ES

What grades does Perkins Ute ES serve?

Perkins Ute ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Perkins Ute ES?

Perkins Ute ES has an enrollment of approximately 153 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Perkins Ute ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Perkins Ute ES is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Perkins Ute ES rank in NV?

Perkins Ute ES ranks #170 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Perkins Ute ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Perkins Ute ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Perkins Ute ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Perkins Ute ES has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Perkins Ute ES a charter school?

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

Is Perkins Ute ES a Title I school?

No, Perkins Ute ES is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Perkins Ute ES?

100.0% of students at Perkins Ute 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
153
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
32.0%
Area population (ZIP 89025)
1,060
Area median age
54.5
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 89025; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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