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#415 of 691 schools in NV
Becker Ernest MS
Middle School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV
A Clark County middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
9151 Pinewood Hills Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89134
- Math 25% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 48% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 29:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Becker Ernest MS score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 36 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 37% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Becker Ernest MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Las Vegas map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,986
Median home value
$450,000
Median rent
$2,014/mo
College educated
45.6%
Homeownership
81.1%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89134; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Adelson Educational Campus-las VegasPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Molasky Irwin & Susan JhsEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 893 | Compare → |
| Word of Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 233 | Compare → |
| Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 1,298 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Clark County
- Schools in district
- 383
- Rank in district
- #216 of 364
- District spending per student
- $11,569NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Becker Ernest MS is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Becker Ernest MS
Becker Ernest MS is a public middle school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 1,044 students in grades 6th-8th with a 29:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #415 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Becker Ernest MS
What grades does Becker Ernest MS serve?
Becker Ernest MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Becker Ernest MS?
Becker Ernest MS has an enrollment of approximately 1,044 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Becker Ernest MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Becker Ernest MS is 29:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Becker Ernest MS rank in NV?
Becker Ernest MS ranks #415 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Becker Ernest MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Becker Ernest MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Becker Ernest MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Becker Ernest MS has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Becker Ernest MS a charter school?
No, Becker Ernest MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Becker Ernest MS a Title I school?
No, Becker Ernest MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Becker Ernest MS?
100.0% of students at Becker Ernest MS qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,044
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.5%
- Phone
- (702) 799-4460
- Area population (ZIP 89134)
- 23,503
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 65
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 89134; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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