For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 5,041 students in Sparks, NV. The top ranked public middle schools in Sparks, NV are Pinecrest Of Northern Nevada, Sky Ranch Middle School and Yvonne Shaw Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sparks, NV public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 26%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Sparks have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Nevada public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle school average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sparks, NV (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pinecrest Of Northern Nevada
Charter School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 Silent Sparrow Drive
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 376-1444
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 376-1444
Grades: K-8
| 868 students
Rank: #22.
Sky Ranch Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Windmill Farms
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0060
Sparks, NV 89436
(775) 626-0060
Grades: 6-8
| 1,305 students
Rank: #33.
Yvonne Shaw Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Eagle Canyon Dr
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7777
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7777
Grades: 6-8
| 704 students
Rank: #44.
Lou Mendive Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1900 Whitewood Drive
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5990
Sparks, NV 89434
(775) 353-5990
Grades: 6-8
| 862 students
Rank: #55.
George L. Dilworth S.t.e.m Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
255 Prater Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5740
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5740
Grades: 6-8
| 629 students
Rank: #66.
Sparks Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2275 18th Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5770
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5770
Grades: 6-8
| 673 students
Sparks, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Nv Leadership Academy Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
1327 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 358-6033
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 358-6033
Grades: K-8
| 82 students
1925 F Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5720
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5720
Grades: PK-6
| 321 students
2275 18th Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5770
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5770
Grades: PK
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Sparks, NV?
The top ranked public middle schools in Sparks, NV include Pinecrest Of Northern Nevada, Sky Ranch Middle School and Yvonne Shaw Middle School. Sparks has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Nevada.
How many public middle schools are located in Sparks, NV?
6 public middle schools are located in Sparks, NV.
What is the racial composition of students in Sparks, NV?
Sparks, NV public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nevada public middle schools average of 69% (majority Hispanic).
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