D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Sparks Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 2275 18th Street, Sparks, NV 89431
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.2 grade levels below the U.S. average · 3rd percentile in Nevada
Growth
D
Students gain 0.77 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 16th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Nevada schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

37
Repit Score
out of 100
606
Students
enrolled
19.6:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%3/1003.2 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%16/100Students gain 0.77 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 16th percentile in Nevada (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 52% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Nevada schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −40 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Nevada. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency24% (−15 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency10% (−15 pts vs. state avg 25%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Nevada state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White37%17%reading -16 pts, math -18 pts19th percentile (list)
Hispanic21%8%reading -12 pts, math -8 pts9th percentile (list)
Asian30%30%reading -35 pts, math -17 pts13th percentile (list)
Low-income24%10%reading -10 pts, math -7 pts21st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 2275 18th Street
City Sparks
ZIP Code 89431
District 3200480
NCES School ID 320048000247
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 89431

Understanding the community around Sparks Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $61,968
Per Capita Income $29,009
Poverty Rate 10.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 14.4%
High School or Higher 74.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $303,200
Median Rent $1,183
Owner-Occupied 46.1%
Renter-Occupied 53.9%
View full data for ZIP 89431 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sparks Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.0%
Female 49.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 78.1%
White 10.6%
Black 3.1%
Asian 2.6%
Two or More Races 2.8%
Pacific Islander 2.6%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 606
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.6:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sparks Middle School?
Sparks Middle School has a Repit School Score of 37 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Sparks Middle School?
Sparks Middle School has 606 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.6:1.
What grades does Sparks Middle School serve?
Sparks Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sparks Middle School receive per student?
Sparks Middle School receives $14,973 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sparks Middle School in 89431 ▼
Avg Home Value
$407,574
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,734
1-Year Change
+4.6%
% Renters
53.9%

Other Schools in 89431

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026