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#79 of 691 schools in NV

Top 11% in state

Mackey Jo MS

Middle School · Clark County · North Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County middle school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2726 ENGLESTAD STREET, North Las Vegas, NV 89030

  • Math 33% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 69% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change+5.14 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2025
TrendImproving
Academics8.5Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency32.7% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68.9% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg-2.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+23.1 pts
Overall Proficiency51% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected+16.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile78th
Resources & Environment6.0Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.1:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism22.4%

Students at Mackey Jo MS score 51% 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 Proficiency33%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency69%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 26 points since 2020, reaching 51% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).

Show all 4 years by subject
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
67%
2025
Math
33%
ELA
69%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 8 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 Mackey Jo 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,363/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Las Vegas), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$46,204

Median home value

$237,300

Median rent

$1,139/mo

College educated

5.4%

Homeownership

34%

Poverty rate

26.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89030; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sedway Marvin M MSEnrollment path unverified4.86–80.9 mi1,027Compare →
Democracy Prep at Agassi MiddleCharter · enrollment unverified6.06–81.1 mi389Compare →
100 Academy of Engineering and Technology MSCharter · enrollment unverified4.56–81.2 mi71Compare →
Bridger Jim MSEnrollment path unverified4.76–81.2 mi1,095Compare →

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
#41 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

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

About Mackey Jo MS

Mackey Jo MS is a public middle school in North Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 254 students in grades 6th-8th with a 23.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #79 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mackey Jo MS

What grades does Mackey Jo MS serve?

Mackey Jo MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Mackey Jo MS?

Mackey Jo MS has an enrollment of approximately 254 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mackey Jo MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Mackey Jo MS is 23.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mackey Jo MS rank in NV?

Mackey Jo MS ranks #79 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Mackey Jo MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Mackey Jo MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Mackey Jo MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mackey Jo MS has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).

Is Mackey Jo MS a charter school?

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

Is Mackey Jo MS a Title I school?

No, Mackey Jo MS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mackey Jo MS?

100.0% of students at Mackey Jo 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
254
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.4%
Area population (ZIP 89030)
52,545
Area average commute
25 min
Area median age
30.3
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 89030; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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