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#128 of 691 schools in NV

Top 18% in state

White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS

Middle School · Clark County · Henderson, NV

A Clark County middle school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1661 Galleria Dr, Henderson, NV 89014

  • Math 46% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 68% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 24:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.7Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.4 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.8% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency68.3% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg+10.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+22.5 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected+22.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment5.4Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio24:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism25.9%

Students at White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency46%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency68%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
70%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
70%
ELA
61%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
60%
2012
Math
52%
ELA
64%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
28%
ELA
49%
2016
Math
24%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
31%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
55%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
64%
2025
Math
46%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (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

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The neighborhood

Where White Thurman Academy of the Arts 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 39Car-Dependent
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,997/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Henderson), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$73,130

Median home value

$415,300

Median rent

$1,629/mo

College educated

29.2%

Homeownership

50.4%

Poverty rate

9.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89014; 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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Strong Generation Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.8privateK–90.7 mi33Compare →
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Green Valley Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–120.9 mi557Compare →
Sports Leadership and Management AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.6K–121.0 mi1,843Compare →

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
#67 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

White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS

White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS is a public middle school in Henderson, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 1,533 students in grades 6th-8th with a 24:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #128 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS

What grades does White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS serve?

White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS?

White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS has an enrollment of approximately 1,533 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS?

The student-teacher ratio at White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS is 24:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS rank in NV?

White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS ranks #128 of 691 schools in NV.

What is White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS's MySchoolScout rating?

White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 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 White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS?

Based on loaded state assessment records, White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS a charter school?

No, White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS a Title I school?

No, White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for White Thurman Academy of the Arts MS?

100.0% of students at White Thurman Academy of the Arts 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
1,533
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers (FTE)
64
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
25.9%
Area population (ZIP 89014)
42,138
Area average commute
22.3 min
Area median age
38.7
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 89014; 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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