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#239 of 691 schools in NV

Top 34% in state

Cadwallader Ralph MS

Middle School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County middle school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7775 Elkhorn Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89131

  • Math 44% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 55% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 28.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.8Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.97 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.4Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.7% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.7% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg+8.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+8.9 pts
Overall Proficiency49% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected+14.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile75th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio28.2:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism24.6%

Students at Cadwallader Ralph MS score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency44%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency55%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
81%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
61%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
60%
ELA
67%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
46%
ELA
64%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
34%
ELA
48%
2021*
Math
34%
ELA
48%
2022
Math
34%
ELA
51%
2025
Math
44%
ELA
55%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 61% (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 Cadwallader Ralph 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$114,373

Median home value

$498,600

Median rent

$1,920/mo

College educated

34.5%

Homeownership

80%

Poverty rate

5.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89131; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Somerset Academy Sky PointeCharter · enrollment unverified7.4K–120.6 mi2,152Compare →
Saville Anthony MSEnrollment path unverified6.56–82.0 mi1,415Compare →
Escobedo Edmundo Eddie SR MSEnrollment path unverified4.76–82.3 mi865Compare →
Leavitt Justice Myron E MSEnrollment path unverified6.06–83.1 mi1,420Compare →

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
#125 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

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

About Cadwallader Ralph MS

Cadwallader Ralph MS is a public middle school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 1,522 students in grades 6th-8th with a 28.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #239 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cadwallader Ralph MS

What grades does Cadwallader Ralph MS serve?

Cadwallader Ralph MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Cadwallader Ralph MS?

Cadwallader Ralph MS has an enrollment of approximately 1,522 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cadwallader Ralph MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Cadwallader Ralph MS is 28.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cadwallader Ralph MS rank in NV?

Cadwallader Ralph MS ranks #239 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Cadwallader Ralph MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Cadwallader Ralph MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Cadwallader Ralph MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cadwallader Ralph MS has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Cadwallader Ralph MS a charter school?

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

Is Cadwallader Ralph MS a Title I school?

No, Cadwallader Ralph MS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cadwallader Ralph MS?

100.0% of students at Cadwallader Ralph 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
1,522
Student-Teacher Ratio
28.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.6%
Area population (ZIP 89131)
50,578
Area average commute
27.7 min
Area median age
40.4
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 89131; 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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