YVONNE SHAW MIDDLE SCHOOL

Yvonne Shaw Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Washoe County school district, located in Sparks, NV with about 955 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 43 teachers, Yvonne Shaw Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.

Yvonne Shaw Middle School, located at 600 Eagle Canyon Drive in Sparks, Nevada, is a public middle school serving students in the Washoe County School District. Situated in the growing Spanish Springs area, the school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that focuses on academic growth, student engagement, and the social-emotional development of young adolescents. As a hub for the local community, it emphasizes a balanced curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school while encouraging participation in extracurricular activities.

The school is characterized by its commitment to student achievement and community involvement, often leveraging its location in a residential neighborhood to create a strong sense of school spirit. With a focus on modern learning standards, Yvonne Shaw Middle School works to provide students with a variety of elective offerings and support services aimed at catering to diverse learning needs. By prioritizing collaboration between staff, parents, and students, the school strives to maintain a safe and inclusive atmosphere where middle schoolers can explore their interests and build the foundational skills necessary for future success.

For more information, contact Yvonne Shaw Middle School at (775) 425-7777 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

600 Eagle Canyon Drive
Sparks, NV 89436
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YVONNE SHAW MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Sparks, NV with about 955 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Nevada

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Washoe County
Total Students:
955
Teachers:
43.5
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
Not a Title I 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 955 students

White
63.2%
Hispanic/Latino
19.9%
Two or more races
7.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
4.2%
Asian
2.6%
Black or African American
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.8%

Female
46.5%
Male
53.5%

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.