For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,204 students in 89431, NV.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 89431, NV are George L. Dilworth S.t.e.m Academy and Sparks Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 89431 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Nevada public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in 89431, NV have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Nevada public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public middle school average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Best 89431, NV Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
George L. Dilworth S.t.e.m Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
255 Prater Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5740
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5740
Gr: 6-8 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
Sparks Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2275 18th Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5770
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5770
Gr: 6-8 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
89431, Nevada Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Nv Leadership Academy Charter (Closed 2005)
Charter School
1327 Pyramid Way
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 358-6033
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 358-6033
Gr: K-8 | 82 students Minority enrollment: 65%
1925 F Street
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5720
Sparks, NV 89431
(775) 353-5720
Gr: PK-6 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 89431, NV?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 89431, NV include George L. Dilworth S.t.e.m Academy and Sparks Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 89431?
2 public middle schools are located in 89431.
What is the racial composition of students in 89431?
89431 public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Nevada public middle schools average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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