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#406 of 691 schools in NV
Burkholder Lyal MS
Middle School · Clark County · Henderson, NV
A Clark County middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
355 W Van Wagenen, Henderson, NV 89015
- Math 29% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Burkholder Lyal MS score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 14 points since 2020, reaching 40% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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
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Where Burkholder Lyal 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 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,997/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Henderson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,300
Median home value
$373,700
Median rent
$1,324/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
63.1%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89015; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pinecrest Academy of Nevada CadenceCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 2,299 | Compare → |
| Pinecrest Academy VirtualCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 6–11 | 1.3 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Lake Mead Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 723 | Compare → |
| Gunderson Barry and June MSEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,438 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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
- #213 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
Burkholder Lyal MS is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Burkholder Lyal MS
Burkholder Lyal MS is a public middle school in Henderson, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 498 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #406 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Burkholder Lyal MS
What grades does Burkholder Lyal MS serve?
Burkholder Lyal MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Burkholder Lyal MS?
Burkholder Lyal MS has an enrollment of approximately 498 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Burkholder Lyal MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Burkholder Lyal MS is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Burkholder Lyal MS rank in NV?
Burkholder Lyal MS ranks #406 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Burkholder Lyal MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Burkholder Lyal MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Burkholder Lyal MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Burkholder Lyal MS has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Burkholder Lyal MS a charter school?
No, Burkholder Lyal MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Burkholder Lyal MS a Title I school?
No, Burkholder Lyal MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Burkholder Lyal MS?
100.0% of students at Burkholder Lyal 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
- 498
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.0%
- Phone
- (702) 799-8080
- Area population (ZIP 89015)
- 43,762
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 89015; 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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