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#100 of 691 schools in NV

Top 14% in state

Lied Stem Academy MS

Middle School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County middle school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.

5350 W Tropical Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV 89130

  • Math 53% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 62% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.3Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.1Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53.1% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62.2% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg+17.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.4 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected+22.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
Resources & Environment5.6Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.4:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism19.8%

Students at Lied Stem Academy MS score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency53%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency62%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
66%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
50%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
51%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
42%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
37%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
47%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
47%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
38%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
38%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
44%
ELA
61%
2025
Math
53%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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 Lied Stem Academy 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 43Car-Dependent
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$82,599

Median home value

$391,300

Median rent

$1,620/mo

College educated

23.1%

Homeownership

72.2%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
University Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition4.4private1–121.7 mi66Compare →
Founders Academy of Las VegasCharter · enrollment unverified6.2K–122.6 mi1,083Compare →
Cram Brian & Teri MSEnrollment path unverified5.46–82.7 mi1,369Compare →
Saville Anthony MSEnrollment path unverified6.56–82.8 mi1,415Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment 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
#49 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

Lied Stem Academy MS is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lied Stem Academy MS

Lied Stem Academy MS is a public middle school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 1,564 students in grades 6th-8th with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #100 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lied Stem Academy MS

What grades does Lied Stem Academy MS serve?

Lied Stem Academy MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Lied Stem Academy MS?

Lied Stem Academy MS has an enrollment of approximately 1,564 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lied Stem Academy MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Lied Stem Academy MS is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lied Stem Academy MS rank in NV?

Lied Stem Academy MS ranks #100 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Lied Stem Academy MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Lied Stem Academy MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Lied Stem Academy MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lied Stem Academy MS has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lied Stem Academy MS a charter school?

No, Lied Stem Academy MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lied Stem Academy MS a Title I school?

No, Lied Stem Academy MS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lied Stem Academy MS?

100.0% of students at Lied Stem Academy 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
1,564
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
64
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.8%
Area population (ZIP 89130)
35,152
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
42.5
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 89130; 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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