Mater Mountain Vista vs Smith Hal ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mater Mountain Vista
Las Vegas · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
1,103 students
Smith Hal ES
Las Vegas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
709 students
| Measure | Mater Mountain Vista Las Vegas, Nevada | Smith Hal ES Las Vegas, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #232 of 408 | #397 of 408 |
| National rank | #39595 of 50,301 | #49977 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,103 | 709 |
| Enrollment | 1,103 | 709 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 48.0 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 16% |
| city | Las Vegas | Las Vegas |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mater Mountain Vista scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.4 vs 7.5).
- •Mater Mountain Vista does better on math proficiency (42% vs 16%).
- •Mater Mountain Vista does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 24%).
- •Smith Hal ES does better on students per teacher (19.7 vs 48.0).
- •Mater Mountain Vista is the larger school with 1,103 students compared with 709.
- •Mater Mountain Vista is a charter school while Smith Hal ES is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Mater Mountain Vista better than Smith Hal ES?
On the Success Index (US), Mater Mountain Vista ranks higher (28.4 vs 7.5 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 Mater Mountain Vista and Smith Hal ES?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Las Vegas and Las Vegas in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mater Mountain Vista: 1,103. Smith Hal ES: 709. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mater Mountain Vista and Smith Hal ES rank in Nevada?
Mater Mountain Vista is 232nd of 408 and Smith Hal ES is 397th of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).