Desert Heights Elementary School, NV
RegularPublic SchoolKindergarten–Grade 6Pre-Kindergarten Offered
13948 Mt. Bismark Street, Reno, NV 89506
(775) 677-5444
How Desert Heights Elementary School Compares with other Public Schools
Overall Score8
1 ← Poor Great → 100
Students and Teachers
Enrollment and Staffing at Desert Heights Elementary School
507Students
100%Low-Income Students
35Teachers
14 :1 Student-Teacher Ratio
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 44% | 48% | 48% |
| Male | 56% | 52% | 52% |
Enrollment by Grade
| Grade | School | NV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 14% | 13% | 17% |
| Kindergarten | 14% | 14% | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 9% | 14% | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 13% | 14% | 13% |
| Grade 3 | 12% | 14% | 13% |
| Grade 4 | 11% | 14% | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 14% | 15% | 14% |
| Grade 6 | 12% | 17% | 15% |
Enrollment by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 5% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 10% | 14% |
| Caucasian | 34% | 40% | 54% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 45% | 35% | 22% |
| Native American | <1% | 2% | 2% |
| Pacific Islander | 6% | 1% | <1% |
| Other | 7% | 6% | 4% |
Academic Progress
Math and Reading Proficiency at Desert Heights Elementary School
21%Math Proficiency
24%Reading Proficiency
22%Average Proficiency
99%Test Participation
Proficiency by Gender
| Gender | School | NV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 22% | 43% | 50% |
| Male | 24% | 39% | 45% |
Proficiency by Grade
| Grade | School | NV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 24% | 46% | 50% |
| Grade 4 | 24% | 44% | 49% |
| Grade 5 | 20% | 42% | 48% |
| Grade 6 | 15% | 40% | 45% |
Proficiency by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 20% | 55% | 59% |
| Black | 50% | 32% | 38% |
| Caucasian | 27% | 49% | 54% |
| Other | 25% | 49% | 51% |
Proficiency by Disadvantaged Groups
| Group | School | NV | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homeless | 50% | 38% | 43% |
| Limited English | 5% | 24% | 34% |
| Low-Income | 22% | 35% | 39% |
| With Disabilities | 15% | 20% | 28% |
Graduation Rates
Graduation Rates at Desert Heights Elementary School
-Overall Rate
-Low-Income
-Limited English
-With Disabilities
Graduation by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | School | NV | US |
|---|
Location Map
Nearby Public Schools
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Colleges near Desert Heights Elementary School, NV
The Church Academy
8 miles, SE
Griffin Academy Cooperative
8 miles, E
St Albert the Great Catholic School
8 miles, S
Summit Ridge Christian School
9 miles, SE