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#360 of 691 schools in NV

Sawyer Grant MS

Middle School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5450 Redwood St, Las Vegas, NV 89118

  • Math 22% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 41% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.25 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22.4% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency40.7% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg-13.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-5.1 pts
Overall Proficiency32% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected-3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment5.4Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.8:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism39.5%

Students at Sawyer Grant MS score 32% 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 Proficiency22%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency41%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 32% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
55%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
45%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
48%
2012
Math
41%
ELA
55%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
20%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
40%
2017
Math
24%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
41%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
41%
2020*
Math
14%
ELA
28%
2021*
Math
14%
ELA
28%
2022
Math
14%
ELA
39%
2025
Math
22%
ELA
41%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 Sawyer Grant 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$67,384

Median home value

$391,800

Median rent

$1,501/mo

College educated

26.9%

Homeownership

42.8%

Poverty rate

14.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89118; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Calvary Chapel Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.0privatePK–120.8 mi445Compare →
Spring Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.5privateK–101.4 mi31Compare →
Guinn Kenny C MSEnrollment path unverified7.46–81.7 mi1,047Compare →
Amplus DurangoCharter · enrollment unverified7.3K–122.2 mi1,690Compare →

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.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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
#184 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

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

About Sawyer Grant MS

Sawyer Grant MS is a public middle school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 1,175 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #360 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Sawyer Grant MS

What grades does Sawyer Grant MS serve?

Sawyer Grant MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Sawyer Grant MS?

Sawyer Grant MS has an enrollment of approximately 1,175 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Sawyer Grant MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Sawyer Grant MS is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Sawyer Grant MS rank in NV?

Sawyer Grant MS ranks #360 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Sawyer Grant MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Sawyer Grant MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Sawyer Grant MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Sawyer Grant MS has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Sawyer Grant MS a charter school?

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

Is Sawyer Grant MS a Title I school?

No, Sawyer Grant MS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sawyer Grant MS?

100.0% of students at Sawyer Grant 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
1,175
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
54
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.5%
Area population (ZIP 89118)
23,299
Area average commute
19.3 min
Area median age
40.7
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 89118; 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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