Very Good
#148 of 691 schools in NV
Top 21% in state
Signature Preparatory
Elementary School · State Sponsored Charter Schools · Henderson, NV
A State Sponsored Charter Schools charter elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
498 S Boulder Hwy, Henderson, NV 89015
- Math 40% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 33.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Signature Preparatory score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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
60.3%
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 Signature Preparatory 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 77Very Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 63Bikeable
- 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.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Robert L ESEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| Mccaw Gordon ESEnrollment path unverified | 9.6 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 742 | Compare → |
| Lake Mead Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 723 | Compare → |
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada CadenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 2,299 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
- #31 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.
Signature Preparatory is listed in State Sponsored Charter Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Signature Preparatory
Signature Preparatory is a public elementary school in Henderson, NV, part of State Sponsored Charter Schools, serving approximately 1,006 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 33.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #148 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Signature Preparatory
What grades does Signature Preparatory serve?
Signature Preparatory serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Signature Preparatory?
Signature Preparatory has an enrollment of approximately 1,006 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Signature Preparatory?
The student-teacher ratio at Signature Preparatory is 33.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Signature Preparatory rank in NV?
Signature Preparatory ranks #148 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Signature Preparatory's MySchoolScout rating?
Signature Preparatory has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Signature Preparatory?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Signature Preparatory has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Signature Preparatory a charter school?
Yes, Signature Preparatory is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Signature Preparatory a Title I school?
No, Signature Preparatory is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Signature Preparatory?
60.3% of students at Signature Preparatory 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
- 1,006
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 33.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.3%
- Phone
- (702) 224-2809
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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