Serving 902 students in grades 6-8, Lou Mendive Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 22% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 902 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in NV
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 28% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Lou Mendive Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lou Mendive Middle School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Lou Mendive Middle School is ranked #365 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Lou Mendive Middle School often compared to?
Lou Mendive Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sparks Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Lou Mendive Middle School?
902 students attend Lou Mendive Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Lou Mendive Middle School students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lou Mendive Middle School?
Lou Mendive Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Lou Mendive Middle School offer ?
Lou Mendive Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lou Mendive Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 902 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 22% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 28% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
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