Katherine Dunn Elementary vs Lou Mendive Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katherine Dunn Elementary
Sparks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
462 students
Lou Mendive Middle School
Sparks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
964 students
| Measure | Katherine Dunn Elementary Sparks, Nevada | Lou Mendive Middle School Sparks, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #255 of 408 | #13 of 106 |
| National rank | #41140 of 50,301 | #7147 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 462 | 964 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 964 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 46% |
| city | Sparks | Sparks |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lou Mendive Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.2 vs 25.9).
- •Lou Mendive Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 36%).
- •Lou Mendive Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 44%).
- •Katherine Dunn Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 21.0).
- •Lou Mendive Middle School is the larger school with 964 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 Katherine Dunn Elementary better than Lou Mendive Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lou Mendive Middle School ranks higher (52.2 vs 25.9 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 Katherine Dunn Elementary and Lou Mendive Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sparks and Sparks in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Katherine Dunn Elementary: 462. Lou Mendive Middle School: 964. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Katherine Dunn Elementary and Lou Mendive Middle School rank in Nevada?
Katherine Dunn Elementary is 255th of 408 and Lou Mendive Middle School is 13th of 106 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).