George L. Dilworth S.t.e.m Academy vs Katherine Dunn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George L. Dilworth S.t.e.m Academy
Sparks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
613 students
Katherine Dunn Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
| Measure | George L. Dilworth S.t.e.m Academy Sparks, Nevada | Katherine Dunn Elementary Sparks, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #73 of 106 | #255 of 408 |
| National rank | #14549 of 15,369 | #41140 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 613 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 613 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 36% |
| city | Sparks | Sparks |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Katherine Dunn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.9 vs 15.1).
- •Katherine Dunn Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 24%).
- •Katherine Dunn Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 30%).
- •Katherine Dunn Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 100%).
- •George L. Dilworth S.t.e.m Academy does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 17.8).
- •George L. Dilworth S.t.e.m Academy is the larger school with 613 students compared with 462.
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 George L. Dilworth S.t.e.m Academy better than Katherine Dunn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Katherine Dunn Elementary ranks higher (25.9 vs 15.1 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 George L. Dilworth S.t.e.m Academy and Katherine Dunn Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Sparks and Sparks in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George L. Dilworth S.t.e.m Academy: 613. Katherine Dunn Elementary: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George L. Dilworth S.t.e.m Academy and Katherine Dunn Elementary rank in Nevada?
George L. Dilworth S.t.e.m Academy is 73rd of 106 and Katherine Dunn Elementary is 255th of 408 among middle schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).