Skip to main content

Average

#329 of 691 schools in NV

Top 48% in state

Faiss Wilbur & Theresa MS

Middle School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County middle school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

9525 W Maule Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89148

  • Math 35% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 51% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.6Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.39 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.7Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency35% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.3% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg-0.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.5 pts
Overall Proficiency43% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected+8.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile66th
Resources & Environment4.8Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio23.2:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism41.2%

Students at Faiss Wilbur & Theresa MS score 43% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency35%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency51%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
76%
ELA
63%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
57%
ELA
68%
2015
Math
32%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
32%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
56%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
18%
ELA
39%
2021*
Math
18%
ELA
39%
2022
Math
24%
ELA
50%
2025
Math
35%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Faiss Wilbur & Theresa 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 28Car-Dependent
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable

Powered byWalk Score

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

Median income

$94,926

Median home value

$443,600

Median rent

$1,920/mo

College educated

37.3%

Homeownership

59.3%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89148; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Amplus DurangoCharter · enrollment unverified7.3K–121.8 mi1,690Compare →
Fertitta Victoria MSEnrollment path unverified7.46–82.0 mi1,216Compare →
Calvary Chapel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–123.2 mi445Compare →
Lawrence Clifford J JhsEnrollment path unverified5.16–83.3 mi1,289Compare →

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.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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
#171 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

Faiss Wilbur & Theresa MS is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Faiss Wilbur & Theresa MS

Faiss Wilbur & Theresa MS is a public middle school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 1,252 students in grades 6th-8th with a 23.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #329 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Faiss Wilbur & Theresa MS

What grades does Faiss Wilbur & Theresa MS serve?

Faiss Wilbur & Theresa MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Faiss Wilbur & Theresa MS?

Faiss Wilbur & Theresa MS has an enrollment of approximately 1,252 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Faiss Wilbur & Theresa MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Faiss Wilbur & Theresa MS is 23.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Faiss Wilbur & Theresa MS rank in NV?

Faiss Wilbur & Theresa MS ranks #329 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Faiss Wilbur & Theresa MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Faiss Wilbur & Theresa MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Faiss Wilbur & Theresa MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Faiss Wilbur & Theresa MS has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Faiss Wilbur & Theresa MS a charter school?

No, Faiss Wilbur & Theresa MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Faiss Wilbur & Theresa MS a Title I school?

No, Faiss Wilbur & Theresa MS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Faiss Wilbur & Theresa MS?

100.0% of students at Faiss Wilbur & Theresa 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
1,252
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.2%
Area population (ZIP 89148)
64,013
Area average commute
23.6 min
Area median age
37.9
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 89148; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.