Serving 1,271 students in grades 6-8, Tarkanian Lois & Jerry Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,271 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in NV
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 45% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Tarkanian Lois & Jerry Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tarkanian Lois & Jerry 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.
What is Tarkanian Lois & Jerry Middle School's ranking?
Tarkanian Lois & Jerry Middle School is ranked #181 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Tarkanian Lois & Jerry Middle School?
1,271 students attend Tarkanian Lois & Jerry Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
29% of Tarkanian Lois & Jerry Middle School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tarkanian Lois & Jerry Middle School?
Tarkanian Lois & Jerry Middle School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Tarkanian Lois & Jerry Middle School offer ?
Tarkanian Lois & Jerry Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Tarkanian Lois & Jerry Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 1,271 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Minority Enrollment: 75%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 45% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
