Serving 1,264 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 24:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
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?
1,264 students attend Tarkanian Lois & Jerry Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
27% of Tarkanian Lois & Jerry Middle School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tarkanian Lois & Jerry Middle School?
Tarkanian Lois & Jerry Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
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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