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#193 of 691 schools in NV

Top 28% in state

Neal Joseph M ES

Elementary School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

6651 W Azure Drive, Las Vegas, NV 89130

  • Math 43% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 51% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.0Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.27 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency43.4% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.1% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg+7.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+5.3 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected+12.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile72th
Resources & Environment8.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.4:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism31.4%

Students at Neal Joseph M ES score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency43%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency51%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
64%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
73%
ELA
65%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
75%
2013
Math
71%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
43%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
50%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
48%
2025
Math
43%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 Neal Joseph M ES 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 14Car-Dependent
  • Transit 24Minimal Transit
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$82,599

Median home value

$391,300

Median rent

$1,620/mo

College educated

23.1%

Homeownership

72.2%

Poverty rate

10.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Candil Hall Early Childhood EducationPrivate · tuition7.2privateK–50.9 mi77Compare →
Lamb of God Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–50.9 mi161Compare →
Carl Kay ESEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–51.2 mi687Compare →
May Ernest ESEnrollment path unverified7.5PK–51.2 mi582Compare →

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
#103 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

Neal Joseph M ES is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Neal Joseph M ES

Neal Joseph M ES is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 557 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #193 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Neal Joseph M ES

What grades does Neal Joseph M ES serve?

Neal Joseph M ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Neal Joseph M ES?

Neal Joseph M ES has an enrollment of approximately 557 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Neal Joseph M ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Neal Joseph M ES is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Neal Joseph M ES rank in NV?

Neal Joseph M ES ranks #193 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Neal Joseph M ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Neal Joseph M ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Neal Joseph M ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Neal Joseph M ES has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Neal Joseph M ES a charter school?

No, Neal Joseph M ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Neal Joseph M ES a Title I school?

No, Neal Joseph M ES is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Neal Joseph M ES?

100.0% of students at Neal Joseph M ES 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
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
557
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.4%
Area population (ZIP 89130)
35,152
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
42.5
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 89130; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

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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