The top reported proficiency rate is 42% in English language arts. The lowest is 13% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Garehime Edith Es
Garehime Edith Elementary sits on Campbell Road in the northwest reaches of Las Vegas, serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Clark County School District. It is a regular public school, neither a charter nor a magnet, drawing from the surrounding residential neighborhoods of the 89129 zip code.
The school serves a student body that is ethnically diverse, with Hispanic students forming the largest group, followed by nearly equal shares of Black and White students, and smaller populations of multiracial, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and American Indian or Alaska Native students. Every enrolled student qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, which places the school firmly in the category of serving an economically disadvantaged community. This is a common pattern in parts of the Las Vegas metro where household incomes trail the national median, and it shapes the resource picture the school works within.
On state assessments taken in spring of the most recent reported year, Garehime posted moderate results in English language arts and weaker results in math and science. In ELA, a little over two-fifths of tested students reached proficiency on the SBAC, which is a reasonably solid outcome given the population the school serves. Math proficiency landed lower, with roughly a third of tested students meeting or exceeding standards. Science results were notably low, with only a small fraction of tested students reaching proficiency. A parent looking at these numbers may want to understand what the school is doing to strengthen science instruction in particular, especially at the upper elementary level where the test is administered. Participation was strong across all three subjects, so the results reflect nearly the full tested population rather than a skewed sample.
Some data that would help round out the picture is simply absent. The school did not report average scale scores, so it is hard to say whether students are on average close to the proficiency cut line or further from it. Rates for students with individualized education programs and English learners were also missing, which limits any read on how the school is serving those populations. No information on staffing ratios, attendance patterns, or discipline was provided, and Title I status was not reported, though the universal free or reduced-price lunch rate makes it likely the school participates in some form of community eligibility or similar provision. We did not find program offerings data, so there is no way to describe gifted services, after-school enrichment, or specialized interventions from the available record. We looked for a locale brief describing the surrounding community and found none, so we left it out rather than guess.
The housing market around Garehime is characteristic of much of the Las Vegas valley. Typical home values in the school's zip code sit close to the Nevada state benchmark and above the national one, while rents run at a level that keeps the area relatively accessible compared with many major metro markets. Both home values and rents have been easing downward slightly over the past year, tracking a broader softening in the region. Mortgage costs at current interest rates exceed typical rents by a moderate margin, meaning renting remains the cheaper monthly option for families weighing the two. This is a neighborhood where homeownership is attainable for many but not without stretching, and the rental market offers a more flexible entry point.
We searched for recent parent-relevant changes in Clark County School District and found little that was specific to policy, curriculum, or funding decisions with a clear lasting impact. Results tended to describe county government structure rather than school district action, so we set that material aside.
What emerges from the available data is a school doing steady work with a population that faces real economic barriers. The ELA results suggest the school is building literacy skills in a meaningful way. Math is lagging somewhat, and science is an area where a parent would reasonably want to ask more questions. The missing data on special populations, staffing, and programs means a family considering Garehime should plan to visit, talk with the administration, and ask directly about supports for students who need extra help or extra challenge.
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