SPARKS MIDDLE SCHOOL

Sparks Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Washoe County school district, located in Sparks, NV with about 736 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, Sparks Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Sparks Middle School, located at 2275 18th Street in Sparks, Nevada, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Washoe County School District. Catering to students in the middle school grades, the campus is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The school emphasizes core curriculum standards while providing various extracurricular opportunities designed to help students navigate the transition between elementary and high school.

The school is deeply integrated into the local Sparks community, striving to create a safe and inclusive atmosphere for its diverse student body. By focusing on building strong relationships between staff, students, and families, Sparks Middle School works to prepare its learners for the challenges of secondary education. Through a combination of classroom instruction, technology integration, and community-focused initiatives, the school aims to instill a sense of responsibility and academic ambition in all of its students.

For more information, contact Sparks Middle School at (775) 353-5770 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2275 18th Street
Sparks, NV 89431
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SPARKS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sparks, NV with about 736 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Nevada

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Washoe County
Total Students:
736
Teachers:
40
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 736 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SPARKS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 76% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
76.2%
White
14.9%
Two or more races
3.5%
Asian
1.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.6%
Black or African American
1.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%

Female
49.3%
Male
50.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.