Excellent
#46 of 691 schools in NV
Top 7% in state
Somerset Academy Skye Canyon
Elementary School · State Sponsored Charter Schools · Las Vegas, NV
A State Sponsored Charter Schools charter elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8151 N. Shaumber Road, Las Vegas, NV 89166
- Math 68% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Somerset Academy Skye Canyon score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 8-year record (2018–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 72% in 2025.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
15.6%
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 Somerset Academy Skye Canyon 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 8Car-Dependent
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$106,060
Median home value
$475,900
Median rent
$1,757/mo
College educated
41.5%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89166; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bozarth Henry & Evelyn ESEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 771 | Compare → |
| Divich Kenneth ESEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | PK–5 | 1.2 mi | 1,112 | Compare → |
| Bilbray James ESEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | 1.8 mi | 659 | Compare → |
| Scherkenbach William & Mary ESEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 540 | 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
- #5 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.
Somerset Academy Skye Canyon is listed in State Sponsored Charter Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Somerset Academy Skye Canyon
Somerset Academy Skye Canyon is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, NV, part of State Sponsored Charter Schools, serving approximately 996 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 25.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #46 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Somerset Academy Skye Canyon
What grades does Somerset Academy Skye Canyon serve?
Somerset Academy Skye Canyon serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Somerset Academy Skye Canyon?
Somerset Academy Skye Canyon has an enrollment of approximately 996 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Skye Canyon?
The student-teacher ratio at Somerset Academy Skye Canyon is 25.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Somerset Academy Skye Canyon rank in NV?
Somerset Academy Skye Canyon ranks #46 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Somerset Academy Skye Canyon's MySchoolScout rating?
Somerset Academy Skye Canyon has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Somerset Academy Skye Canyon?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Somerset Academy Skye Canyon has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Somerset Academy Skye Canyon a charter school?
Yes, Somerset Academy Skye Canyon is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Somerset Academy Skye Canyon a Title I school?
No, Somerset Academy Skye Canyon is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Somerset Academy Skye Canyon?
15.6% of students at Somerset Academy Skye Canyon 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
- 996
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (702) 489-2473
- Area population (ZIP 89166)
- 30,206
- Area average commute
- 30.1 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 89166; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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