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#592 of 691 schools in NV

Cannon Helen C Jhs

Middle School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5850 Euclid Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89120

  • Math 10% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 25% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.9Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.61 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10.1% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25.2% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg-25.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-20.6 pts
Overall Proficiency18% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected-17.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile14th
Resources & Environment3.9Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.2:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism44.4%

Students at Cannon Helen C Jhs score 18% 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 Proficiency10%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency25%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 18% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
59%
ELA
42%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
34%
ELA
49%
2013
Math
33%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
16%
ELA
36%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
35%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
26%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
26%
2022
Math
11%
ELA
28%
2025
Math
10%
ELA
25%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (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 Cannon Helen C Jhs 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 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$75,813

Median home value

$364,800

Median rent

$1,467/mo

College educated

26.3%

Homeownership

59.4%

Poverty rate

11.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
J.o.y. Academy of Southern NevadaPrivate · tuition6.0privateK–121.6 mi82Compare →
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Montessori Visions AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9privateK–101.9 mi114Compare →
Woodbury C W MSEnrollment path unverified4.26–82.1 mi769Compare →

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
#311 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

Cannon Helen C Jhs is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cannon Helen C Jhs

Cannon Helen C Jhs is a public middle school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 782 students in grades 6th-8th with a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #592 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cannon Helen C Jhs

What grades does Cannon Helen C Jhs serve?

Cannon Helen C Jhs serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Cannon Helen C Jhs?

Cannon Helen C Jhs has an enrollment of approximately 782 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cannon Helen C Jhs?

The student-teacher ratio at Cannon Helen C Jhs is 25.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cannon Helen C Jhs rank in NV?

Cannon Helen C Jhs ranks #592 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Cannon Helen C Jhs's MySchoolScout rating?

Cannon Helen C Jhs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Cannon Helen C Jhs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cannon Helen C Jhs has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Cannon Helen C Jhs a charter school?

No, Cannon Helen C Jhs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cannon Helen C Jhs a Title I school?

No, Cannon Helen C Jhs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cannon Helen C Jhs?

100.0% of students at Cannon Helen C Jhs 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
782
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
44.4%
Area population (ZIP 89120)
23,797
Area average commute
23.5 min
Area median age
39.3
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 89120; 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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