Serving 1,270 students in grades 6-8, Faiss Wilbur & Theresa Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,270 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 33% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Faiss Wilbur & Theresa Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Faiss Wilbur & Theresa Middle School's student population of 1,270 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 56 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,270 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Students by Grade
Faiss Wilbur & Theresa Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Faiss Wilbur & Theresa Middle School is 0.80, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#292 out of 692 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
6%
Hispanic
29%
44%
Black
19%
12%
White
23%
28%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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Faiss Wilbur & Theresa Middle School is ranked #292 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Faiss Wilbur & Theresa Middle School often compared to?
Faiss Wilbur & Theresa Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fertitta Victoria Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Faiss Wilbur & Theresa Middle School?
1,270 students attend Faiss Wilbur & Theresa Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Faiss Wilbur & Theresa Middle School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 19% of students are Black, 14% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Faiss Wilbur & Theresa Middle School?
Faiss Wilbur & Theresa Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Faiss Wilbur & Theresa Middle School offer ?
Faiss Wilbur & Theresa Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Faiss Wilbur & Theresa Middle School part of?
Faiss Wilbur & Theresa Middle School is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Faiss Wilbur & Theresa Middle School located?
Faiss Wilbur & Theresa Middle School is located in the Rhodes Ranch neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 4 other public schools located in Rhodes Ranch.
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