Very Good
#140 of 691 schools in NV
Top 20% in state
Garrett Elton M Jhs
Middle School · Clark County · Boulder City, NV
A Clark County middle school where students score 18 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1200 Ave G, Boulder City, NV 89005
- Math 45% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Garrett Elton M Jhs score 53% 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 17 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (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
How we rate schools
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Where Garrett Elton M 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 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated905/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Boulder City), 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
$68,832
Median home value
$424,200
Median rent
$1,376/mo
College educated
30.6%
Homeownership
74.7%
Poverty rate
10.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89005; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Clark County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunderson Barry and June MSEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,438 | Compare → |
| Lied Stem Academy MSEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,564 | Compare → |
| Lyon Mack MSEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 410 | Compare → |
| Mackey Jo MSEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 254 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Clark County
- Schools in district
- 383
- Rank in district
- #71 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
Garrett Elton M Jhs is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Garrett Elton M Jhs
Garrett Elton M Jhs is a public middle school in Boulder City, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 414 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #140 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Garrett Elton M Jhs
What grades does Garrett Elton M Jhs serve?
Garrett Elton M Jhs serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Garrett Elton M Jhs?
Garrett Elton M Jhs has an enrollment of approximately 414 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Garrett Elton M Jhs?
The student-teacher ratio at Garrett Elton M Jhs is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Garrett Elton M Jhs rank in NV?
Garrett Elton M Jhs ranks #140 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Garrett Elton M Jhs's MySchoolScout rating?
Garrett Elton M Jhs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Garrett Elton M Jhs?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Garrett Elton M Jhs has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Garrett Elton M Jhs a charter school?
No, Garrett Elton M Jhs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Garrett Elton M Jhs a Title I school?
No, Garrett Elton M Jhs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Garrett Elton M Jhs?
100.0% of students at Garrett Elton M 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
- 414
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (702) 799-8290
- Area population (ZIP 89005)
- 14,925
- Area average commute
- 23.1 min
- Area median age
- 51.7
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 89005; 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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