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#97 of 691 schools in NV

Top 14% in state

Virgin Valley ES

Elementary School · Clark County · Mesquite, NV

A Clark County elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

200 Woodbury Ln, Mesquite, NV 89027

  • Math 48% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 50% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.76 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency47.9% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.8% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg+12.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected+14.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism22%

Students at Virgin Valley ES score 49% 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 Proficiency48%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency50%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 21 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
71%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
58%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
74%
ELA
67%
2015
Math
45%
ELA
51%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
44%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
53%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
53%
2020*
Math
21%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
21%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
43%
ELA
47%
2025
Math
48%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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

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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The neighborhood

Where Virgin Valley 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 48Car-Dependent
  • Bike 62Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,138/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mesquite), 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

$71,176

Median home value

$343,300

Median rent

$1,106/mo

College educated

21.7%

Homeownership

76.9%

Poverty rate

11.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89027; 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
Mesquite Christian AcademyPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–121.6 mi22Compare →
Bowler Joseph L ESEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–54.1 mi456Compare →
Blue Diamond ESEnrollment path unverified9.5PK–5Not available54Compare →
Gehring Roger D Acad of Science & Technology ESEnrollment path unverified9.6PK–5Not available628Compare →

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.

Clark County

Schools in district
383
Rank in district
#46 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

Virgin Valley ES is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Virgin Valley ES

Virgin Valley ES is a public elementary school in Mesquite, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 613 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #97 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Virgin Valley ES

What grades does Virgin Valley ES serve?

Virgin Valley ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Virgin Valley ES?

Virgin Valley ES has an enrollment of approximately 613 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Virgin Valley ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Virgin Valley ES is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Virgin Valley ES rank in NV?

Virgin Valley ES ranks #97 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Virgin Valley ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Virgin Valley ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Virgin Valley ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Virgin Valley ES has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Virgin Valley ES a charter school?

No, Virgin Valley ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Virgin Valley ES a Title I school?

No, Virgin Valley ES is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Virgin Valley ES?

100.0% of students at Virgin Valley 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
613
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.0%
Area population (ZIP 89027)
18,398
Area median age
58.1
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 89027; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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