Very Good
#267 of 691 schools in NV
Top 39% in state
Hughes Charles Arthur MS
Middle School · Clark County · Mesquite, NV
A Clark County middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
550 Hafen Ln, Mesquite, NV 89027
- Math 27% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hughes Charles Arthur MS score 35% proficient, which is below 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 9 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 Hughes Charles Arthur 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,138/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mesquite), 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
$71,176
Median home value
$343,300
Median rent
$1,106/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
76.9%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89027; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mesquite Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 22 | 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 → |
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.
Clark County
- Schools in district
- 383
- Rank in district
- #142 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
Hughes Charles Arthur MS is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hughes Charles Arthur MS
Hughes Charles Arthur MS is a public middle school in Mesquite, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 548 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #267 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hughes Charles Arthur MS
What grades does Hughes Charles Arthur MS serve?
Hughes Charles Arthur MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hughes Charles Arthur MS?
Hughes Charles Arthur MS has an enrollment of approximately 548 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hughes Charles Arthur MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Hughes Charles Arthur MS is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hughes Charles Arthur MS rank in NV?
Hughes Charles Arthur MS ranks #267 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Hughes Charles Arthur MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Hughes Charles Arthur MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Hughes Charles Arthur MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hughes Charles Arthur MS has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Hughes Charles Arthur MS a charter school?
No, Hughes Charles Arthur MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hughes Charles Arthur MS a Title I school?
No, Hughes Charles Arthur MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hughes Charles Arthur MS?
100.0% of students at Hughes Charles Arthur 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
- 548
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.8%
- Phone
- (702) 346-3250
- Area population (ZIP 89027)
- 18,398
- Area median age
- 58.1
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 89027; 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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