Very Good
#160 of 691 schools in NV
Top 23% in state
Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies
Middle School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV
A Clark County middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
7701 Ducharme Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89145
- Math 33% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 52% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies score 42% 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 6 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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
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Where Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies 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 67Somewhat 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
$73,515
Median home value
$348,800
Median rent
$1,569/mo
College educated
28.2%
Homeownership
64.1%
Poverty rate
16.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89145; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Liberty Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 182 | Compare → |
| Spring Valley Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–10 | 2.4 mi | 62 | 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.
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
- #82 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
Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies
Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies is a public middle school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 1,298 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #160 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies
What grades does Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies serve?
Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies?
Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies has an enrollment of approximately 1,298 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies rank in NV?
Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies ranks #160 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies's MySchoolScout rating?
Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies a charter school?
No, Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies a Title I school?
No, Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies?
100.0% of students at Johnson Walter Jhs Academy of Int'l Studies 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
- 1,298
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 67
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.6%
- Phone
- (702) 799-4480
- Area population (ZIP 89145)
- 26,675
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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 89145; 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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