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#87 of 691 schools in NV

Top 12% in state

Lyon Mack MS

Middle School · Clark County · Overton, NV

A Clark County middle school where students score 21 points above what's typical for similar communities.

179 S Andersen, Overton, NV 89040

  • Math 54% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 58% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.8Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.34 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency54.4% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.2% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg+18.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+12.4 pts
Overall Proficiency56% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected+21.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment6.8Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism40.5%

Students at Lyon Mack MS score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency54%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency58%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 56% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
81%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
62%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
49%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
63%
2018
Math
55%
ELA
62%
2019
Math
55%
ELA
62%
2020*
Math
41%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
41%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
55%
ELA
56%
2025
Math
54%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (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 Lyon Mack 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 34Car-Dependent
  • Bike 55Bikeable

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

Median income

$75,714

Median home value

$282,400

Median rent

$1,076/mo

College educated

16.9%

Homeownership

70.2%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89040; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Clark County

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Lied Stem Academy MSEnrollment path unverified8.36–8Not available1,564Compare →
Mackey Jo MSEnrollment path unverified8.56–8Not available254Compare →
O'callaghan Mike MS I3 Learn AcademyEnrollment path unverified8.26–8Not available1,426Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Clark County

Schools in district
383
Rank in district
#42 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

Lyon Mack MS is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lyon Mack MS

Lyon Mack MS is a public middle school in Overton, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 410 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #87 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lyon Mack MS

What grades does Lyon Mack MS serve?

Lyon Mack MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Lyon Mack MS?

Lyon Mack MS has an enrollment of approximately 410 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lyon Mack MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Lyon Mack MS is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lyon Mack MS rank in NV?

Lyon Mack MS ranks #87 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Lyon Mack MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Lyon Mack MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 Lyon Mack MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lyon Mack MS has 58% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Lyon Mack MS a charter school?

No, Lyon Mack MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lyon Mack MS a Title I school?

No, Lyon Mack MS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lyon Mack MS?

100.0% of students at Lyon Mack 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
410
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
40.5%
Area population (ZIP 89040)
3,842
Area median age
42.2
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 89040; 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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