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#446 of 691 schools in NV
Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy
Elementary School · Washoe County · Reno, NV
A Washoe County elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1200 Locust Street, Reno, NV 89502
- Math 26% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 28% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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
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Where Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy 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 89Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,979/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Reno), 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
$62,719
Median home value
$389,200
Median rent
$1,243/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
34.7%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89502; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Libby Booth ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 343 | Compare → |
| Little Flower Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Echo Loder Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 346 | Compare → |
| Roger Corbett ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 328 | 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.
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
- #70 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
Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy is listed in Washoe County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy
Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy is a public elementary school in Reno, NV, part of Washoe County, serving approximately 269 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #446 of 691 schools in NV.
State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy
What grades does Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy serve?
Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy?
Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy has an enrollment of approximately 269 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy rank in NV?
Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy ranks #446 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy a charter school?
No, Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy a Title I school?
No, Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. Academy?
100.0% of students at Veterans Memorial S.t.e.m. 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 269
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Washoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.2%
- Phone
- (775) 333-5090
- Area population (ZIP 89502)
- 45,708
- Area average commute
- 19.2 min
- Area median age
- 35.2
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 89502; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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