Equipo Academy
Also known as Equipo AC Sh SCH MS
State Public Charter School Authority
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Directory data: Nevada Department of Education (2025–26)
School Snapshot
Equipo Academy is a middle school in State Public Charter School Authority (Nevada), serving grades 6-8. This is a public charter school authorized by the State Public Charter School Authority, meaning enrollment is open statewide and not tied to a residential address. 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, Equipo Academy trails the group with an NSPF index score of 43 compared to a peer average of 73 — a gap of about 30 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. Remaining seats are drawn via blind lottery.
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
- Proof of residency
- Birth certificate / proof of age
Key Metrics
Math Proficiency
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Regular Attendance Rate
93.7%
Science Proficiency
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Academic Proficiency
% of students scoring proficient or above on state assessments (Grades 6-8) · Compared to statewide average · 2024-2025 NSPF
edit_documentEditorial Verdict
Equipo Academy currently faces academic challenges and stands in the lower tier of state accountability rankings. With a 2-star NSPF rating and a score of 42.5/100, 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.
- infoLottery EnrollmentCharter school requiring application through their independent lottery portal.
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 6-8
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 Bonanza Academy Charter School
53Same district · 1★ higher
Public · State Public Charter School AuthorityMater Bonanza
80Same district · 3★ higher
Mater Mountain Vista
88.5Same district · 3★ higher
Equipo Academy
53Same district · 1★ higher
Mater Academy East
70.5Same district · 2★ higher
Mike O'Callaghan i3 Learn Academy Middle School
90.5Different network · 3★ 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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