Kate M Smith Elementary School
Sparks, NV 89431
Phone: (775) 353-5720
Fax: (775) 353-5927
District: Washoe County School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK-6 • 186 students
Kate M Smith Elementary School, located in Sparks, Nevada, serves grades PK-6 in the Washoe County School District. Based on its state test results, it has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10.
Kate M Smith Elementary School is a public school located in Sparks, NV. 186 students attend Kate M Smith Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 5/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Criterion Referenced Tests (CRT) data from Nevada Department of Education, and using 2025 Smarter Balanced Assessment data from Nevada Department of Education. |
Posted: December 28, 2020
Posted: December 28, 2020
Posted: December 28, 2020
Posted: December 28, 2020
Posted: December 28, 2020
The rating by Great Schools.org does not accurately represent how amazing this school is. Kate Smith is a Platinum level SEL school. This means the educators at this school not only educate each grades academic standards but also focuses on the whole childs well being teaching them social emotional skills. This is one of the only elementary schools in WCSD that is also a Governor STEM designated school. The majority of staff members have worked at this site multiple years and know and love the families in the community. Also most teachers have a masters level degree. This school for the last few years has steadily increased closing the achievement gap as well which is not reflected in this schools score.
I have 3 kids that attend this school. They have consistently grown each year and receive individualized attention. Just because this is a Title 1 school does not mean that it is a poor or under performing school. I would invite whoever makes the rating for Great Schools.org to go personally to see the amazing things that happen at this school prior to rating it. Since this is the 7th time I have tried to leave a truthful review, we will see if it finally posts to shed some facts about this wonderful school.
Posted: December 28, 2020
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Posted: December 28, 2020
Posted: May 20, 2007
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish Springs | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Sparks | NV | 8.8 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stead | Reno | NV | 9.1 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Sierra Army Depot | 49.6 mi. |
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