Yvonne Shaw Middle School
Sparks, NV 89436
Phone: (775) 425-7777
Fax: (775) 425-7779
District: Washoe County School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 7-8 • 1168 students
Sparks's Yvonne Shaw Middle School serves grades 7-8 in the Washoe County School District. It is among the few public middle schools in Nevada to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10.
Yvonne Shaw Middle School is a public school in the Washoe County School District located in Sparks, NV. As of 2012, the students are 67.5% White, non-Hispanic; 19.3% Hispanic; 4.3% Multiracial; 3.7% Asian/Pacific Islander; 2.2% Black, non-Hispanic; 2.1% Native American or Native Alaskan; and 0.9% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander. 21.8% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| White, non-Hispanic | 67.5% | 48% | 37% |
| Hispanic | 19.3% | 37% | 40% |
| Multiracial | 4.3% | 4% | 5% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 3.7% | 5% | 6% |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 2.2% | 3% | 10% |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 2.1% | 2% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 1% | 1% |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 21.8% | 44% | 54% |
| English learners | — | 17% | 19% |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Spanish Springs | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Sparks | NV | 0.9 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stead | Reno | NV | 9.5 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Sierra Army Depot | 43.9 mi. |
