The top reported proficiency rate is 45% in English language arts. The lowest is 19% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Quest Academy Northwest
Quest Academy Northwest is a state-sponsored charter school on North Rancho Drive in Las Vegas, serving kindergarten through eighth grade. It operates under the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority, which has been expanding public school choice across the state. The authority recently opened many new charter campuses in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, and Sparks, and more are scheduled to open soon. One nearby K-8 charter, Eagle Charter School, opened and closed within a single academic year, a reminder that the charter landscape in the valley can shift quickly.
The school's state assessment results from the most recent year show a mixed academic picture. English language arts is the stronger area, with nearly half of tested students reaching proficiency. Math proficiency sits lower, and science is the weakest subject, with a smaller share of students meeting the standard. Participation was high across all three subjects. A parent weighing these results may want to ask the school how it supports math and science instruction and what interventions are in place for students working below grade level. No multi-year trend data was available, so it is hard to say whether these results represent an improvement, a decline, or a steady state.
The student body is predominantly Black, with a large Hispanic share as well. Smaller percentages of students identify as white, multiracial, Asian, or American Indian and Alaska Native. Every student qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, which means the school serves an economically disadvantaged community. Data on students with individualized education programs and English learners was not reported, so those population sizes are unknown here. A family whose child receives special education services or is learning English would want to ask the school directly about its staffing and support in those areas.
The surrounding neighborhood's housing market is modest by Las Vegas-area standards. Home values in the school's zip code sit just below the statewide benchmark and have seen a slight year-over-year decline. Rents have dipped modestly as well. By national comparison, local home values run higher than the typical U.S. market, which is consistent with much of the Las Vegas metro. The broader economic backdrop includes a thirty-year mortgage rate in the mid-sixes and a national unemployment rate holding steady. Median household income has been rising gradually over the past several years at the national level, though local figures were not provided.
Information on the school's staffing, course offerings, discipline practices, attendance, and Title I status was not available in the data reviewed. No locale brief or program details were provided, so the picture here is limited to academics, enrollment, and housing context. Civil rights data was also absent.
What the available information does show is a K-8 charter school serving a high-poverty, predominantly Black and Hispanic student population in northwest Las Vegas. Its ELA results are a relative bright spot, while math and science proficiency are softer areas that a family would want to understand better before enrolling. The school's charter status gives families a public-school option outside their zoned assignment, and the state authority's continued expansion of charter campuses in the valley means families have growing choices, though some of those options have proven short-lived. For a parent looking at Quest Academy Northwest, the most useful next step would be to visit the school, ask about math and science support, and confirm what special education and English learner services are available.
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