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#162 of 691 schools in NV

Top 23% in state

Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies ES

Elementary School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County elementary school where students score 26 points above what's typical for similar communities.

9400 W Gilmore Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89129

  • Math 59% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 63% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.4Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.9% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.4% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg+23.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+17.6 pts
Overall Proficiency61% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected+26.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile90th
Resources & Environment8.2Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.7:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism23%

Students at Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies ES score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency59%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency63%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 61% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
79%
2010
Math
89%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
75%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
52%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
32%
ELA
46%
2021*
Math
32%
ELA
46%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
55%
2025
Math
59%
ELA
63%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 64% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies ES 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Transit 27Some Transit
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$87,544

Median home value

$420,400

Median rent

$1,767/mo

College educated

32.6%

Homeownership

70.2%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89129; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Seton Academy WestPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.4 mi11Compare →
Garehime Edith ESEnrollment path unverified5.4PK–50.5 mi614Compare →
Mountain View Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition5.4privatePK–50.8 mi134Compare →
Conners Eileen ESEnrollment path unverified8.1PK–51.1 mi585Compare →

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.

Clark County

Schools in district
383
Rank in district
#84 of 364
District spending per student
$11,569NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies ES is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies ES

Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies ES is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 766 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #162 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies ES

What grades does Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies ES serve?

Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies ES?

Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies ES has an enrollment of approximately 766 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies ES is 18.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies ES rank in NV?

Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies ES ranks #162 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies ES has 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies ES a charter school?

No, Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies ES a Title I school?

No, Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies ES is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies ES?

100.0% of students at Tarr Sheila Academy of Int'l Studies ES 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
766
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.0%
Area population (ZIP 89129)
54,575
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
40.4
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 89129; 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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