Excellent
#107 of 691 schools in NV
Top 15% in state
Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada
Elementary School · State Sponsored Charter Schools · Sparks, NV
A State Sponsored Charter Schools charter elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1150 Silent Sparrow Drive, Sparks, NV 89441
- Math 55% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 59% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 29.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 8 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.3%
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 Pinecrest 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 9Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,987/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sparks), 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
$123,625
Median home value
$624,000
Median rent
$2,078/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
91.2%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89441; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alyce Taylor ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| Spanish Springs ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 2.0 mi | 463 | Compare → |
| Jesse Hall Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | PK–5 | 2.5 mi | 456 | Compare → |
| Van Gorder ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 558 | 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.
State Sponsored Charter Schools
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #22 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 Northern Nevada is listed in State Sponsored Charter Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada
Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada is a public elementary school in Sparks, NV, part of State Sponsored Charter Schools, serving approximately 997 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 29.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #107 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada
What grades does Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada serve?
Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada?
Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada has an enrollment of approximately 997 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada?
The student-teacher ratio at Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada is 29.3:1. 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 Northern Nevada rank in NV?
Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada ranks #107 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada's MySchoolScout rating?
Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Northern Nevada?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada a charter school?
Yes, Pinecrest 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 Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada a Title I school?
No, Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada?
18.3% of students at Pinecrest 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
- 997
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (775) 376-1444
- Area population (ZIP 89441)
- 13,854
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 89441; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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