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High Desert Montessori vs. Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada

Should you attend High Desert Montessori or Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
High Desert Montessori
101 Fantastic Dr
Reno, NV 89512
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada
2680 E. Ninth Street
Reno, NV 89512
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, High Desert Montessori ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
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 34% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). 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).
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Total Students
494 students
490 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at High Desert Montessori over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at High Desert Montessori.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada.
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
(17-18 School Year Data)
28 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at High Desert Montessori over the years, with the most recent data from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at High Desert Montessori with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washoe County School District and the state of Nevada, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2017-18 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools and the state of Nevada, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#463 out of 684 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
#382 out of 684 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of High Desert Montessori, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
14%
(Bottom 50% in NV)
34%
(Top 50% in NV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at High Desert Montessori who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washoe County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the State Sponsored Charter Schools and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Bottom 50% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
29%
(Bottom 50% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at High Desert Montessori who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washoe County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the State Sponsored Charter Schools and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Top 50% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at High Desert Montessori who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Washoe County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the State Sponsored Charter Schools and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of High Desert Montessori by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada by grade.
Pre-K Students
87
-
Kindergarten Students
67
47
Grade 1 Students
60
52
Grade 2 Students
45
52
Grade 3 Students
47
52
Grade 4 Students
44
52
Grade 5 Students
36
53
Grade 6 Students
28
61
Grade 7 Students
40
60
Grade 8 Students
40
61

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at High Desert Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the State Sponsored Charter Schools and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
4%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at High Desert Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the State Sponsored Charter Schools and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
30%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at High Desert Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the State Sponsored Charter Schools and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at High Desert Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the State Sponsored Charter Schools and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
58%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at High Desert Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the State Sponsored Charter Schools and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at High Desert Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the State Sponsored Charter Schools and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Two or more races
5%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at High Desert Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washoe County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the State Sponsored Charter Schools and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.57
0.37
This chart showcases the diversity score of High Desert Montessori, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washoe County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the State Sponsored Charter Schools and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at High Desert Montessori, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Washoe County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the State Sponsored Charter Schools and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at High Desert Montessori, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Washoe County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the State Sponsored Charter Schools and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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