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#286 of 691 schools in NV

Top 41% in state

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence

School · State Sponsored Charter Schools · Henderson, NV

A State Sponsored Charter Schools charter school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

225 Grand Cadence Dr., Henderson, NV 89015

  • Math 61% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 67% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 92.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data11
Annual Change-0.75 pts/yr
Data Period2012–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.3Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60.9% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67.4% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg+25.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+21.6 pts
Overall Proficiency64% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected+21.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
College Readiness5.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate92%
AP Participation2.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.7Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio31.1:1
District spending per student$7,980
Chronic Absenteeism28.6%

Students at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency61%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency67%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2012–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2025.

Show all 11 years
2012
Math
67%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
64%
ELA
72%
2015
Math
55%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
65%
2017
Math
55%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
66%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
66%
2020*
Math
43%
ELA
59%
2021*
Math
43%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
53%
ELA
58%
2025
Math
61%
ELA
67%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

32.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence 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 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 37Some Transit
  • Bike 70Very Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,997/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Henderson), 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

$71,300

Median home value

$373,700

Median rent

$1,324/mo

College educated

20.1%

Homeownership

63.1%

Poverty rate

13.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
2.3% participation·State avg: 3.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics2sports offered
1 boys'·1 girls'·10 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
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 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Pinecrest Academy VirtualCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot rated6–110.0 mi117Compare →
Lake Mead Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.9privatePK–120.3 mi723Compare →
Coral Academy CadenceCharter · enrollment unverifiedNot ratedK–91.4 mi1,573Compare →
Amplus DurangoCharter · enrollment unverified7.3K–12Not available1,690Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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
#48 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.

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence is listed in State Sponsored Charter Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence is a public school in Henderson, NV, part of State Sponsored Charter Schools, serving approximately 2,299 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 31.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #286 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence

What grades does Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence serve?

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence?

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence has an enrollment of approximately 2,299 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence?

The student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence is 31.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence rank in NV?

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence ranks #286 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence's MySchoolScout rating?

Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).

Is Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence a charter school?

Yes, Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence a Title I school?

No, Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence?

32.5% of students at Pinecrest Academy of Nevada Cadence 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 – 12th
Enrollment
2,299
Student-Teacher Ratio
31.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
74
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
28.6%
4-Year Graduation
92.0%
Area population (ZIP 89015)
43,762
Area average commute
27 min
Area median age
39.7
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 89015; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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