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#514 of 691 schools in NV
Knudson K O Academy of the Arts
Middle School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV
A Clark County middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2400 Atlantic St, Las Vegas, NV 89104
- Math 18% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Knudson K O Academy of the Arts score 29% 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 5 points since 2020, reaching 30% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 Knudson K O Academy of the Arts 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 70Very Walkable
- Transit 45Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,945
Median home value
$298,700
Median rent
$1,138/mo
College educated
15.4%
Homeownership
43.3%
Poverty rate
19.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89104; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fremont John C Professional Dev MSEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 663 | Compare → |
| Martin Roy W MSEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 1,199 | Compare → |
| Young Women's Leadership Academy of Las VegasCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | 6–10 | 1.4 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Gunderson Barry and June MSEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,438 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Clark County
- Schools in district
- 383
- Rank in district
- #268 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
Knudson K O Academy of the Arts is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Knudson K O Academy of the Arts
Knudson K O Academy of the Arts is a public middle school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 1,175 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #514 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Knudson K O Academy of the Arts
What grades does Knudson K O Academy of the Arts serve?
Knudson K O Academy of the Arts serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Knudson K O Academy of the Arts?
Knudson K O Academy of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 1,175 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knudson K O Academy of the Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Knudson K O Academy of the Arts is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Knudson K O Academy of the Arts rank in NV?
Knudson K O Academy of the Arts ranks #514 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Knudson K O Academy of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Knudson K O Academy of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Knudson K O Academy of the Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Knudson K O Academy of the Arts has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Knudson K O Academy of the Arts a charter school?
No, Knudson K O Academy of the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Knudson K O Academy of the Arts a Title I school?
No, Knudson K O Academy of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Knudson K O Academy of the Arts?
100.0% of students at Knudson K O Academy of the Arts 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
- 1,175
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.7%
- Phone
- (702) 799-7470
- Area population (ZIP 89104)
- 39,883
- Area average commute
- 26.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 89104; 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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