The top reported proficiency rate is 80% in English language arts. The lowest is 65% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Pinecrest Academy of Nevada St Rose
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada St Rose is a charter school in Las Vegas serving kindergarten through eighth grade. It operates under the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority, the statewide authorizer for charter schools, rather than a traditional neighborhood district. As a charter, it is a public school, open to families who choose to apply rather than tied to a residential attendance zone.
The academic results here are a clear strength. On Nevada's state assessments, Pinecrest St Rose posts proficiency rates well above what most schools in the state achieve. English language arts stands out as particularly strong, with the large majority of tested students meeting or exceeding standards. Mathematics is also strong, with a substantial majority proficient. Science proficiency, while lower than the school's own ELA and math marks, still represents a solid result. Participation rates are high across all subjects. These are the most recent state assessment results available, covering grades three through eight.
The school serves a moderately large student body for a K-8 campus, with enrollment distributed fairly evenly across grade levels. The student population is diverse, with white and Hispanic students each making up roughly equal shares, followed by a sizable Asian contingent and a meaningful group identifying as two or more races. Smaller percentages of Black, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and American Indian or Alaska Native students round out the enrollment. The share of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch is moderate, below what many urban public schools see but reflecting a range of family economic backgrounds.
Some demographic details are not available. Data on students with individualized education programs and English learners was not reported in the materials we reviewed, so we cannot characterize the school's special education or English language support populations. A parent wanting to understand these services may want to ask the school directly.
Because Pinecrest St Rose serves kindergarten through eighth grade, it does not have a graduation rate, an AP course catalog, or a high school dual-credit profile. Those metrics belong to high schools. What the data does show is a school focused on the elementary and middle grades, with state testing as the primary academic benchmark.
The housing market around the school's zip code sits below the Nevada state benchmark for home values and has been declining modestly in recent months. Rents are relatively moderate and have risen slightly. Mortgage rates hover in the mid-six-percent range nationally, which shapes affordability for families considering a move to the area. The broader Las Vegas metro area, where the school is located, has seen ongoing growth in charter school options. The state charter authority has opened a substantial number of new campuses across Nevada in recent years, including several in the Las Vegas area, expanding public school choice for families. At the same time, some charter schools have closed, as Eagle Charter School did after a single year of operation, reducing K-8 options in Las Vegas. Several new charter campuses are publicly reported to be opening in the current school year across Las Vegas and Elko, adding further options.
We looked for data on the school's course offerings, staffing ratios, attendance patterns, discipline practices, and Title I status, but found little in the available materials, so we left those topics out rather than guess. Similarly, no multi-year academic trend data was available, so we cannot speak to whether proficiency has been rising, falling, or holding steady over time. The most recent results stand on their own as strong.
For a family weighing this school, the picture is one of strong academic outcomes on state tests, a diverse student body of moderate size, and a location in a relatively affordable part of the Las Vegas area. The gaps in available data on special populations, staffing, and programs mean that some questions a parent might have will need to go directly to the school for an answer.
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