Very Good
#275 of 691 schools in NV
Top 40% in state
Yvonne Shaw Middle School
Middle School · Washoe County · Sparks, NV
A Washoe County middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
600 EAGLE CANYON DR, Sparks, NV 89441
- Math 40% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Yvonne Shaw Middle School score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 43% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (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
19.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Yvonne Shaw 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 11Car-Dependent
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$123,625
Median home value
$624,000
Median rent
$2,078/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
91.2%
Poverty rate
4.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89441; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Ranch Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 1,339 | Compare → |
| Desert Skies Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 918 | Compare → |
| Darrel Swope Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 998 | Compare → |
| Incline Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 124 | 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.
Washoe County
- Schools in district
- 115
- Rank in district
- #44 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
Yvonne Shaw Middle School is listed in Washoe County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Yvonne Shaw Middle School
Yvonne Shaw Middle School is a public middle school in Sparks, NV, part of Washoe County, serving approximately 745 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #275 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Yvonne Shaw Middle School
What grades does Yvonne Shaw Middle School serve?
Yvonne Shaw Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Yvonne Shaw Middle School?
Yvonne Shaw Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 745 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Yvonne Shaw Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Yvonne Shaw Middle School is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Yvonne Shaw Middle School rank in NV?
Yvonne Shaw Middle School ranks #275 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Yvonne Shaw Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Yvonne Shaw Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Yvonne Shaw Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Yvonne Shaw Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Yvonne Shaw Middle School a charter school?
No, Yvonne Shaw Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Yvonne Shaw Middle School a Title I school?
No, Yvonne Shaw Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Yvonne Shaw Middle School?
19.9% of students at Yvonne Shaw 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
- 745
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Washoe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (775) 425-7777
- Area population (ZIP 89441)
- 13,854
- Area average commute
- 31.6 min
- Area median age
- 45.5
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 89441; 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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