Below Average
#559 of 691 schools in NV
Mack Jerome MS
Middle School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV
A Clark County middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4250 Karen Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89121
- Math 11% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mack Jerome MS score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 16% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (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 Mack Jerome 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$54,667
Median home value
$288,400
Median rent
$1,306/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
51.5%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89121; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young Women's Leadership Academy of Las VegasCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.7 | 6–10 | 1.7 mi | 141 | Compare → |
| Miller John FEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 111 | Compare → |
| Knudson K O Academy of the ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 1,175 | Compare → |
| Martin Roy W MSEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 1,199 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Clark County
- Schools in district
- 383
- Rank in district
- #295 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
Mack Jerome MS is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mack Jerome MS
Mack Jerome MS is a public middle school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 956 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #559 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mack Jerome MS
What grades does Mack Jerome MS serve?
Mack Jerome MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mack Jerome MS?
Mack Jerome MS has an enrollment of approximately 956 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mack Jerome MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Mack Jerome MS is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mack Jerome MS rank in NV?
Mack Jerome MS ranks #559 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Mack Jerome MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Mack Jerome MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Mack Jerome MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mack Jerome MS has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mack Jerome MS a charter school?
No, Mack Jerome MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mack Jerome MS a Title I school?
No, Mack Jerome MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mack Jerome MS?
100.0% of students at Mack Jerome 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
- 956
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 73.4%
- Phone
- (702) 799-2005
- Area population (ZIP 89121)
- 67,090
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 89121; 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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