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#567 of 691 schools in NV

Bridger Jim MS

Middle School · Clark County · N. Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2505 N Bruce St, N. Las Vegas, NV 89030

  • Math 19% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 28% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.6Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.71 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.4Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency19.2% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.8% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg-16.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected-11.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
Resources & Environment3.7Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.9:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism50.6%

Students at Bridger Jim MS score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency19%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency28%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 37 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 24% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
64%
2010
Math
66%
ELA
49%
2011
Math
71%
ELA
50%
2012
Math
40%
ELA
51%
2013
Math
41%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
43%
2016
Math
21%
ELA
38%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
25%
ELA
43%
2019
Math
25%
ELA
43%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
29%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
29%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
19%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 42% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Bridger Jim 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 42Some Transit
  • Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$46,204

Median home value

$237,300

Median rent

$1,139/mo

College educated

5.4%

Homeownership

34%

Poverty rate

26.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Civica AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.5K–90.2 mi905Compare →
Smith J D MSEnrollment path unverified4.96–81.0 mi1,244Compare →
Mackey Jo MSEnrollment path unverified8.56–81.2 mi254Compare →
Gunderson Barry and June MSEnrollment path unverified8.36–8Not available1,438Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Clark County

Schools in district
383
Rank in district
#300 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

Bridger Jim MS is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Bridger Jim MS

Bridger Jim MS is a public middle school in N. Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 1,095 students in grades 6th-8th with a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #567 of 691 schools in NV.

State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bridger Jim MS

What grades does Bridger Jim MS serve?

Bridger Jim MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Bridger Jim MS?

Bridger Jim MS has an enrollment of approximately 1,095 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bridger Jim MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Bridger Jim MS is 24.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Bridger Jim MS rank in NV?

Bridger Jim MS ranks #567 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Bridger Jim MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Bridger Jim MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Bridger Jim MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bridger Jim MS has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Bridger Jim MS a charter school?

No, Bridger Jim MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Bridger Jim MS a Title I school?

No, Bridger Jim MS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bridger Jim MS?

100.0% of students at Bridger Jim 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
1,095
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
44
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.6%
Area population (ZIP 89030)
52,545
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
30.3
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 89030; 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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