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#537 of 691 schools in NV

Smith J D MS

Middle School · Clark County · N. Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County middle school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1880 E Stanley Ave, N. Las Vegas, NV 89030

  • Math 9% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 19% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.0Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.87 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics2.5Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency18.9% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg-26.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-26.9 pts
Overall Proficiency14% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected-20.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile8th
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24.9:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism56.1%

Students at Smith J D MS score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency9%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency19%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 14% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
38%
ELA
49%
2010
Math
46%
ELA
30%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
31%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
33%
2013
Math
21%
ELA
33%
2015
Math
16%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
25%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
21%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
23%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
23%
2022
Math
7%
ELA
26%
2025
Math
9%
ELA
19%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

Based on 24 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

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The neighborhood

Where Smith J D 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 63Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 46Some Transit
  • Bike 56Bikeable

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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
Civica AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.5K–90.8 mi905Compare →
Bridger Jim MSEnrollment path unverified4.76–81.0 mi1,095Compare →
Von Tobel Ed MSEnrollment path unverified4.86–81.6 mi888Compare →
Quest ProgramEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedK–121.7 mi11Compare →

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
#280 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

Smith J D MS is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Smith J D MS

Smith J D MS is a public middle school in N. Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 1,244 students in grades 6th-8th with a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #537 of 691 schools in NV.

State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Smith J D MS

What grades does Smith J D MS serve?

Smith J D MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Smith J D MS?

Smith J D MS has an enrollment of approximately 1,244 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Smith J D MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Smith J D MS is 24.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Smith J D MS rank in NV?

Smith J D MS ranks #537 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Smith J D MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Smith J D MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Smith J D MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Smith J D MS has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Smith J D MS a charter school?

No, Smith J D MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Smith J D MS a Title I school?

No, Smith J D MS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smith J D MS?

100.0% of students at Smith J D 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
1,244
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
56.1%
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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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