YVONNE SHAW MIDDLE SCHOOL
712 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
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.
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.
712
Total Students
33.2
Full-Time Teachers
21.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.9%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 467 |
| Hispanic | 139 |
| Black | 12 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More | 47 |
| American Indian | 34 |
| Pacific Islander | 3 |
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White467 (65.7 %)
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Hispanic139 (19.5 %)
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Two or More47 (6.6 %)
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American Indian34 (4.8 %)
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Black12 (1.7 %)
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Asian9 (1.3 %)
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Pacific Islander3 (0.4 %)
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)425-7777 |
| Website: | http://www.washoeschools.net/shaw |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 712 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 33.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 21.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 183 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 23 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
237
Grade 7
238
Grade 8
237
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 237 |
| Grade 7 | 238 |
| Grade 8 | 237 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 343 | 48.2% |
| Male | 368 | 51.7% |
| Not Specified | 1 | 0.1% |
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