Excellent
#20 of 691 schools in NV
Top 3% in state
Based on limited data
Strong Start Academy
Elementary School · State Sponsored Charter Schools · Las Vegas, NV
A State Sponsored Charter Schools charter elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
310 S 9th St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
- Math 60% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Strong Start Academy score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Strong Start Academy 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 94Walker's Paradise
- Transit 66Good Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$38,653
Median home value
$258,100
Median rent
$1,008/mo
College educated
10.5%
Homeownership
19.2%
Poverty rate
27.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89101; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mountain View Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–12 | 0.3 mi | 151 | Compare → |
| Park John S ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 538 | Compare → |
| Hollingsworth Howard ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 500 | Compare → |
| Crestwood ESEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 559 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #2 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.
Strong Start Academy is listed in State Sponsored Charter Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Strong Start Academy
Strong Start Academy is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, NV, part of State Sponsored Charter Schools, serving approximately 142 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #20 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (2025 SBAC) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 SBAC).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Strong Start Academy
What grades does Strong Start Academy serve?
Strong Start Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend Strong Start Academy?
Strong Start Academy has an enrollment of approximately 142 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Strong Start Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Strong Start Academy is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Strong Start Academy rank in NV?
Strong Start Academy ranks #20 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Strong Start Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Strong Start Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Strong Start Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Strong Start Academy has 60% math proficiency (2025 SBAC) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 SBAC).
Is Strong Start Academy a charter school?
Yes, Strong Start Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Strong Start Academy a Title I school?
No, Strong Start Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Strong Start Academy?
100.0% of students at Strong Start Academy 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 142
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.2%
- Phone
- (702) 463-0222
- Area population (ZIP 89101)
- 44,199
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 89101; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 SBAC; directory SY 2023–24
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