Below Average
#612 of 691 schools in NV
Sparks Middle School
Middle School · Washoe County · Sparks, NV
A Washoe County middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2275 18th Street, Sparks, NV 89431
- Math 11% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sparks Middle School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 16% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 35% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Sparks Middle School 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- 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
$64,496
Median home value
$332,000
Median rent
$1,276/mo
College educated
14.3%
Homeownership
46.6%
Poverty rate
15%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89431; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George L. Dilworth S.t.e.m AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 598 | Compare → |
| Fred W. Traner Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 574 | Compare → |
| Coral Academy Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | 5–8 | 1.8 mi | 575 | Compare → |
| Excel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 204 | 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.
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.
Washoe County
- Schools in district
- 115
- Rank in district
- #98 of 109
- District spending per student
- $10,870NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sparks Middle School is listed in Washoe County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sparks Middle School
Sparks Middle School is a public middle school in Sparks, NV, part of Washoe County, serving approximately 606 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #612 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sparks Middle School
What grades does Sparks Middle School serve?
Sparks Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Sparks Middle School?
Sparks Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 606 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sparks Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sparks Middle School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sparks Middle School rank in NV?
Sparks Middle School ranks #612 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Sparks Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sparks Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Sparks Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sparks Middle School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sparks Middle School a charter school?
No, Sparks Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sparks Middle School a Title I school?
No, Sparks Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sparks Middle School?
100.0% of students at Sparks Middle School 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 606
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.9%
- Phone
- (775) 353-5770
- Area population (ZIP 89431)
- 40,772
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.7
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 89431; 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
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