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#545 of 691 schools in NV

Johnston Carroll M MS

Middle School · Clark County · N. Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5855 Lawrence Street, N. Las Vegas, NV 89081

  • Math 19% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 33% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 45.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.23 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.8% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.8% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg-16.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-13 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected-9.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment1.4Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio45.2:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism65.2%

Students at Johnston Carroll M MS score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency19%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency33%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
48%
ELA
60%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
44%
2011
Math
59%
ELA
45%
2012
Math
33%
ELA
45%
2013
Math
32%
ELA
45%
2015
Math
12%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
9%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
9%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
14%
ELA
32%
2019
Math
14%
ELA
32%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2025
Math
19%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 36% (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 Johnston Carroll M 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 40Car-Dependent
  • Transit 33Some Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$88,393

Median home value

$385,400

Median rent

$1,830/mo

College educated

19.5%

Homeownership

66.8%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89081; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Findlay Clifford O MSEnrollment path unverified4.26–81.3 mi1,211Compare →
Somerset Academy LoseeCharter · enrollment unverified6.8K–121.6 mi2,393Compare →
Cram Brian & Teri MSEnrollment path unverified5.46–82.9 mi1,369Compare →
Sedway Marvin M MSEnrollment path unverified4.86–83.4 mi1,027Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Clark County

Schools in district
383
Rank in district
#288 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

Johnston Carroll M MS is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Johnston Carroll M MS

Johnston Carroll M MS is a public middle school in N. Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 1,266 students in grades 6th-8th with a 45.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #545 of 691 schools in NV.

State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Johnston Carroll M MS

What grades does Johnston Carroll M MS serve?

Johnston Carroll M MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Johnston Carroll M MS?

Johnston Carroll M MS has an enrollment of approximately 1,266 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnston Carroll M MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Johnston Carroll M MS is 45.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Johnston Carroll M MS rank in NV?

Johnston Carroll M MS ranks #545 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Johnston Carroll M MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Johnston Carroll M MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Johnston Carroll M MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnston Carroll M MS has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Johnston Carroll M MS a charter school?

No, Johnston Carroll M MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Johnston Carroll M MS a Title I school?

No, Johnston Carroll M MS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Johnston Carroll M MS?

100.0% of students at Johnston Carroll M 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
1,266
Student-Teacher Ratio
45.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
65.2%
Area population (ZIP 89081)
41,055
Area average commute
24.4 min
Area median age
34.1
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 89081; 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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