GEORGE L. DILWORTH S.T.E.M ACADEMY

www.washoeschools.net/dilworth

617 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

George L. Dilworth Middle School, located at 255 Prater Way in Sparks, Nevada, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Washoe County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the academic and social-emotional development of students during their transition from elementary to high school. The school is situated in a central Sparks location, placing it at the heart of its local community and providing a diverse learning environment that caters to a wide range of student backgrounds.

Beyond its core curriculum, Dilworth Middle School emphasizes the importance of fostering a supportive school culture aimed at academic success and personal growth. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to engage students in athletics, arts, and leadership activities. By balancing rigorous educational standards with programs intended to cultivate well-rounded individuals, the school remains committed to preparing its students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

617

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GEORGE L. DILWORTH S.T.E.M ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	126
Hispanic	402
Black	30
Asian	13
Two or More	30
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	11

Hispanic
402 (65.3 %)
White
126 (20.5 %)
Black
30 (4.9 %)
Two or More
30 (4.9 %)
Asian
13 (2.1 %)
Pacific Islander
11 (1.8 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WASHOE COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(775)353-5740
Website:	http://www.washoeschools.net/dilworth
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	617
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	613
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 194

Grade 7 209

Grade 8 214

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GEORGE L. DILWORTH S.T.E.M ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	194
Grade 7	209
Grade 8	214

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GEORGE L. DILWORTH S.T.E.M ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	285	46.2%
Male	331	53.6%
Not Specified	1	0.2%

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