Serving 490 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 490 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada's student population of 490 students has grown by 82% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 86% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
490 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#401 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
79%
45%
Black
4%
12%
White
9%
27%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada's ranking?
Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada is ranked #401 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada often compared to?
Mater Academy Of Northern Nevadais often viewed alongside schools like High Desert Montessori, Coral Academy Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada?
490 students attend Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada?
Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada offer ?
Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada part of?
Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada is part of State Sponsored Charter Schools School District.
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