The top reported proficiency rate is 84% in English language arts. The lowest is 69% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Gehring Roger D Acad of Science & Technology Es
Gehring Roger D Academy of Science and Technology is a regular public elementary school in Las Vegas, serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It operates within the Clark County School District. The school's name signals a focus on science and technology, though the available data does not describe specific program offerings or curricular themes, so parents interested in the nature of that science-and-technology focus would want to ask the school directly.
Academic performance is a clear strength. In the most recent state assessments, proficiency rates in both math and English language arts were very high, with the large majority of tested students meeting or exceeding standards. Science proficiency was also strong, though somewhat lower than the math and ELA results. Participation rates were high across all three subjects. Average scale scores were not reported, which limits a finer-grained look at performance beyond the proficiency threshold. Multi-year trend data was not available, so the data does not show whether these results represent sustained performance or a recent shift.
The school serves a student body that is diverse across racial and ethnic lines. Hispanic students form the largest group, with white, black, and Asian students each representing substantial shares, and smaller populations of Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander, multiracial, and American Indian/Alaska Native students. Every student qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, which points to a community where economic need is widespread. Data on English learner status and special education enrollment was not available, so parents wanting to understand those populations would need to look further.
The surrounding neighborhood's housing market sits in a moderate range for the Las Vegas area. Home values in the school's zip code are slightly below the Nevada state benchmark and above the national benchmark, and they have softened modestly over the past year. Rents are relatively affordable compared with many metropolitan markets, with rent consuming a manageable share of typical household income. Renting is less expensive on a monthly basis than carrying a mortgage at current rates, though buying builds equity. The broader economic backdrop includes a national unemployment rate that has held steady and mortgage rates that remain elevated by recent historical standards.
Several categories of information were absent from the available data. The school's Title I status was not reported. Civil rights data, including discipline and course access details, was not available. Staffing information, attendance data, and school environment measures were also missing. The district brief for Clark County School District turned up no parent-relevant policy, curriculum, or funding changes to report. A neighbor comparison placing this school against nearby schools was not available.
What the data does show is an elementary school with strong academic results across tested subjects, a diverse student population, and a community where economic need is the norm rather than the exception. The science-and-technology theme in the school's name is an appeal worth exploring with the school itself, since the available data does not describe how that focus shapes the daily classroom experience. For a family weighing this school, the academic outcomes are a genuine strength. The questions worth asking are about program specifics, special populations, and the school's approach to serving a community where every student qualifies for meal assistance.
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