Yvonne Shaw Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sparks, Nevada 89441 · Washoe County
#12 of 106 middle schools in Nevada
#7052 of 15,369 nationally
About Yvonne Shaw Middle School
Yvonne Shaw Middle School is a public middle school located in Sparks, in the Washoe County school district of Nevada, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 785 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 52.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of middle schools in United States and 12th of 106 ranked middle schools in Nevada. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (4th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 785.
There are 35 schools in Sparks; Yvonne Shaw Middle School ranks 12th of 35 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)37%
- Reading proficiency (30%)56%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)26.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Yvonne Shaw Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 785
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 26.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 56%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Yvonne Shaw Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Spanish Springs High School
Sparks · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,131 students · 607 m away
Alyce Taylor Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
469 students · 1.2 km away
Jesse Hall Elementary School
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
480 students · 1.7 km away
Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada
Sparks · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,033 students · 2.4 km away
Spanish Springs Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
558 students · 2.6 km away
John Bohach Elementary School
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
686 students · 4.2 km away
Sky Ranch Middle School
Sparks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,206 students · 4.2 km away
Van Gorder Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
649 students · 4.3 km away
Desert Skies Middle School
Sun Valley · Public middle · Grades 6–8
875 students · 4.6 km away
Virginia Palmer Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
419 students · 5.6 km away
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Edward L. Pine Middle School
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740 students
Carson Middle School
Carson City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
833 students
Cannon Helen C JHS
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730 students
Eagle Valley Middle School
Carson City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
854 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Yvonne Shaw Middle School a good school?
Yvonne Shaw Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 52.8 out of 100 (Top 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #12 of 106 in Nevada. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Yvonne Shaw Middle School rank in Nevada?
Yvonne Shaw Middle School ranks #12 of 106 middle schools in Nevada and #7052 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Yvonne Shaw Middle School?
Yvonne Shaw Middle School had 785 students in 2025.
Is Yvonne Shaw Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Yvonne Shaw Middle School is classified as a middle school covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Yvonne Shaw Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Yvonne Shaw Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.