Alyce Taylor Elementary vs Yvonne Shaw Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alyce Taylor Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
469 students
Yvonne Shaw Middle School
Sparks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
785 students
| Measure | Alyce Taylor Elementary Sparks, Nevada | Yvonne Shaw Middle School Sparks, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #17 of 408 | #12 of 106 |
| National rank | #12327 of 50,301 | #7052 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 469 | 785 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 785 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.1% | 26.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 37% |
| city | Sparks | Sparks |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alyce Taylor Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.5 vs 52.8).
- •Alyce Taylor Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 37%).
- •Alyce Taylor Elementary does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 56%).
- •Alyce Taylor Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 26.2%).
- •Alyce Taylor Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 23.8).
- •Yvonne Shaw Middle School is the larger school with 785 students compared with 469.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alyce Taylor Elementary better than Yvonne Shaw Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Alyce Taylor Elementary ranks higher (68.5 vs 52.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alyce Taylor Elementary and Yvonne Shaw Middle School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sparks and Sparks in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alyce Taylor Elementary: 469. Yvonne Shaw Middle School: 785. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alyce Taylor Elementary and Yvonne Shaw Middle School rank in Nevada?
Alyce Taylor Elementary is 17th of 408 and Yvonne Shaw Middle School is 12th of 106 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).