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#658 of 691 schools in NV

Molasky Irwin & Susan Jhs

Middle School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

7801 W Gilmore Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89129

  • Math 13% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 28% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 26.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.8Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.38 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.8Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.1% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.3% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg-22.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-17.5 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected-14.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26.3:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism51.2%

Students at Molasky Irwin & Susan Jhs score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency13%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency28%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 21% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
48%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
37%
ELA
53%
2015
Math
16%
ELA
29%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
33%
2017
Math
17%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
21%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
21%
2022
Math
9%
ELA
25%
2025
Math
13%
ELA
28%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 38% (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 Molasky Irwin & Susan Jhs 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 20Car-Dependent
  • Transit 34Some Transit
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$87,544

Median home value

$420,400

Median rent

$1,767/mo

College educated

32.6%

Homeownership

70.2%

Poverty rate

8.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89129; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission 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
#345 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

Molasky Irwin & Susan Jhs is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Molasky Irwin & Susan Jhs

Molasky Irwin & Susan Jhs is a public middle school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 893 students in grades 6th-8th with a 26.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #658 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Molasky Irwin & Susan Jhs

What grades does Molasky Irwin & Susan Jhs serve?

Molasky Irwin & Susan Jhs serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Molasky Irwin & Susan Jhs?

Molasky Irwin & Susan Jhs has an enrollment of approximately 893 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Molasky Irwin & Susan Jhs?

The student-teacher ratio at Molasky Irwin & Susan Jhs is 26.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Molasky Irwin & Susan Jhs rank in NV?

Molasky Irwin & Susan Jhs ranks #658 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Molasky Irwin & Susan Jhs's MySchoolScout rating?

Molasky Irwin & Susan Jhs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Molasky Irwin & Susan Jhs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Molasky Irwin & Susan Jhs has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Molasky Irwin & Susan Jhs a charter school?

No, Molasky Irwin & Susan Jhs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Molasky Irwin & Susan Jhs a Title I school?

No, Molasky Irwin & Susan Jhs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Molasky Irwin & Susan Jhs?

100.0% of students at Molasky Irwin & Susan Jhs 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
893
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
51.2%
Area population (ZIP 89129)
54,575
Area average commute
27.4 min
Area median age
40.4
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 89129; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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