The top reported proficiency rate is 60% in English language arts. The lowest is 28% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Rhodes Betsy Es
Betsy Rhodes Elementary sits in the northern reaches of Las Vegas, part of the Clark County School District, serving children from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and its enrollment is moderate for an elementary campus in this part of the valley.
The student body reflects the diversity common to Las Vegas neighborhoods. White and Hispanic students each make up roughly a third of the population, with Black students and students of two or more races also forming meaningful shares. A small number of Asian and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students attend as well. Every student at the school qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, which places Betsy Rhodes among campuses serving a universally economically disadvantaged population. Data on students with individualized education programs and English learners was not reported, so those figures are absent here.
On state assessments, Betsy Rhodes shows solid results in English language arts, with a majority of tested students reaching proficiency. Math performance is also above the halfway mark, with just over half of students demonstrating grade-level competency. Science results are softer, with fewer than a third of tested students meeting proficiency. The science assessment typically covers a narrower grade band, meaning fewer students sit for it and results can swing more sharply. Participation rates across all three subjects are strong. No multi-year trend data was available, so it is not possible to say whether these results represent improvement, decline, or stability over time. Average scale scores were also not reported.
The school sits in a zip code where home values run above both the Nevada state benchmark and the national benchmark, though values have eased modestly over the past year. Renting in the area costs less per month than carrying a mortgage at current rates, and the rent-to-income ratio sits in a range that many households would find manageable. The price-to-income ratio is elevated relative to national norms, reflecting the broader Las Vegas housing market where affordability has tightened over the past decade. For families considering the area, rental options may offer a more accessible entry point than purchasing, particularly given current mortgage rates.
Clark County School District is among the largest in the country, and we searched for recent parent-relevant changes such as policy shifts, curriculum updates, or referendum activity. The search returned results focused on county geography and government structure rather than school district policy, so there is little to report here on specific district-level changes that would affect a family's decision. The district's size means resources and initiatives can vary widely from campus to campus, and a parent may want to ask the school directly about any current programs or priorities.
Some information that would help round out the picture was not available. There is no locale brief for the immediate area around the school, so details about neighborhood character, nearby amenities, or community context are limited. No data on discipline, course access, staffing ratios, or attendance was provided. Title I status was not reported, though the universal free-or-reduced-price lunch rate suggests the school likely participates in a community eligibility provision. No program offerings data was available, so families interested in before- or after-school care, extracurriculars, or specialized instruction would need to contact the school directly.
What the available data shows is an elementary campus where reading and math outcomes are reasonably strong, science has room to grow, and the entire student body comes from households qualifying for meal assistance. The housing market around the school is more expensive than state and national averages but has softened recently, and renting remains more affordable than buying. For a family weighing this school, the academic results in literacy and math are a reasonable starting point, while the science results and the absence of trend data are worth a conversation with school staff.
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