Mater Academy East Las Vegas
Also known as Mater ES
State Public Charter School Authority
Heads up for K-2 families
This NSPF rating is based on state assessments in grades 3-5 only. K-2 outcomes — early literacy, kindergarten readiness, and classroom-level intervention — are not measured here.
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Mater Academy East
Futuro Academy Elementary
Directory data: Nevada Department of Education (2025–26)
School Snapshot
Mater Academy East Las Vegas is an elementary school in State Public Charter School Authority (Nevada), serving grades K-5. As a traditional public school, Mater Academy East Las Vegas primarily serves families inside its assigned attendance zone, though Nevada's open-enrollment rules can provide alternative pathways. It is designated Title I, indicating that a high share of its students come from low-income households and the school receives federal supplemental funding.
Generated from 2024-2025 Nevada School Performance Framework data published by the Nevada Department of Education. Comparisons use the statewide average for the same school year.
How this school compares
Compared to the 6 nearby peer schools listed below, Mater Academy East Las Vegas trails the group with an NSPF index score of 29 compared to a peer average of 78 — a gap of about 50 points.
Every peer school in the rail is rated higher.
Peer set is the same nearby same-grade-band schools listed in the alternatives rail below. All deltas computed from the latest published NSPF cycle.
How to Enroll & Lottery Rules
infoEnrollment Type
Charter School (Public & Tuition-Free). Open to all Nevada students, regardless of zoning.
diversity_3Sibling Preference
Priority placement is given to siblings of currently enrolled students.
warningAdmissions Timeline
Lottery deadlines and application windows vary by campus and year. Please visit the official portal to check current enrollment dates.
descriptionRequired Documents
- Online application
- Residency proof
Key Metrics
Math Proficiency
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Regular Attendance Rate
84.7%
Science Proficiency
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Academic Proficiency
% of students scoring proficient or above on state assessments (Grades 3-5) · Compared to statewide average · 2024-2025 NSPF
Heads up for K-2 families: NSPF proficiency comes from state assessments in grades 3-5. K-2 outcomes (early literacy, kindergarten readiness, classroom-level intervention) are not part of this rating.
edit_documentEditorial Verdict
Mater Academy East Las Vegas currently faces academic challenges and stands in the lower tier of state accountability rankings. With a 2-star NSPF rating and a score of 28.5/100, the school has been identified as needing additional structural supports to elevate student success.
Specialized interventions and school improvement plans are typically implemented here. Families should look closely at student-teacher ratios, graduation support options, and school-wide growth percentiles to gauge recent trajectory.
Parent Verdict
- infoAcademic Support NeedProficiency scores suggest opportunities for math or ELA improvement.
- check_circleStandard EngagementStudent attendance and engagement are inline with district averages.
- check_circleZoned School AssignmentGuaranteed admission for neighborhood families residing within school boundaries.
Performance Trends
How this school's key metrics have changed across NSPF reporting years.
Hover a data point for the exact value. Years 2019-20 and 2020-21 are omitted because Nevada paused NSPF reporting during COVID-19.
Higher-rated schools within 10 miles also serving K-5
A mix of nearby charter and traditional public schools at the same grade band, ranked by proximity and rating. Charters require a lottery application; traditional public schools may be guaranteed by your address.
Mater Academy East
85Same district · 3★ higher
Futuro Academy Elementary
73.5Same district · 2★ higher
Mater Bonanza
85Same district · 3★ higher
Walter Bracken Elementary
85Different district · 3★ higher
Public · ClarkLomie G Heard Elementary
62Different district · 1★ higher
Public · ClarkSandy Searles Miller Elementary
80Different district · 2★ higher
Public · ClarkCan my child attend?
Charter schools are open-enrollment by lottery — attendance is not address-based. Apply directly through the school’s enrollment portal; lotteries usually open in the spring for the following school year.
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