Mack Jerome MS

Mack Jerome MS serves 956 students in grades 6-8 in Las Vegas, Nevada, operating as a regular public middle school with 43 full-time equivalent teachers and a student-teacher ratio of 22.2:1. The school currently ranks #620 out of 696 Nevada schools and holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10, indicating significant room for academic growth. Academic performance shows 25% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and Reading, while 11% reach proficiency in Mathematics across all grade levels.

These results suggest the school is focusing on foundational skill development and student support to improve academic outcomes. The school draws from a diverse working-class community in the 89121 ZIP code, where the median household income is $50,757 and median home value reaches $256,800. This neighborhood of 67,537 residents reflects the challenges many urban areas face, with 16% of adults holding bachelor's degrees and a poverty rate of 20.5%.

Located on Karen Avenue in Las Vegas, Mack Jerome MS sits within Clark County's large suburban landscape, serving families in an established residential area of Nevada's largest city.

While current test scores at Mack Jerome MS are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Mack Jerome MS is 22.2:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.