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#525 of 691 schools in NV

Swainston Theron L MS

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

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

3500 W Gilmore Ave, N. Las Vegas, NV 89032

  • Math 11% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 27% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 29.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics3.4Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10.6% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency26.9% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg-25 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.9 pts
Overall Proficiency19% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected-16.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile15th
Resources & Environment2.6Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio29.6:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism57.9%

Students at Swainston Theron L MS score 19% 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 Proficiency11%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency27%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 27 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 19% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
43%
ELA
49%
2010
Math
47%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
53%
ELA
36%
2012
Math
33%
ELA
41%
2013
Math
27%
ELA
39%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
30%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
18%
ELA
36%
2018
Math
16%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
16%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
8%
ELA
26%
2021*
Math
8%
ELA
26%
2022
Math
7%
ELA
22%
2025
Math
11%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (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

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The neighborhood

Where Swainston Theron L 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$74,661

Median home value

$346,500

Median rent

$1,646/mo

College educated

16.5%

Homeownership

60.2%

Poverty rate

10.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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Sedway Marvin M MSEnrollment path unverified4.86–82.1 mi1,027Compare →
100 Academy of Engineering and Technology MSCharter · enrollment unverified4.56–82.2 mi71Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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.

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
#274 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

Swainston Theron L MS is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Swainston Theron L MS

Swainston Theron L MS is a public middle school in N. Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 1,036 students in grades 6th-8th with a 29.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #525 of 691 schools in NV.

State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Swainston Theron L MS

What grades does Swainston Theron L MS serve?

Swainston Theron L MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Swainston Theron L MS?

Swainston Theron L MS has an enrollment of approximately 1,036 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Swainston Theron L MS?

The student-teacher ratio at Swainston Theron L MS is 29.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Swainston Theron L MS rank in NV?

Swainston Theron L MS ranks #525 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Swainston Theron L MS's MySchoolScout rating?

Swainston Theron L MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Swainston Theron L MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Swainston Theron L MS has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Swainston Theron L MS a charter school?

No, Swainston Theron L MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Swainston Theron L MS a Title I school?

No, Swainston Theron L MS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Swainston Theron L MS?

100.0% of students at Swainston Theron L 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
1,036
Student-Teacher Ratio
29.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
57.9%
Area population (ZIP 89032)
48,055
Area average commute
25.9 min
Area median age
34.4
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 89032; 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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