Brown B Mahlon Junior High School

307 Cannes St
Henderson, NV 89015
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 804 students in grades 6-8, Brown B Mahlon Junior High 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 15% (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 17:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 804 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50% in NV
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Brown B Mahlon Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

School Overview

Brown B Mahlon Junior High School's student population of 804 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
804 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Brown B Mahlon Junior High 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 Brown B Mahlon Junior High School is 0.73, 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.
This School
State Level (NV)
#448 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15%
28%
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41%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Brown B Mahlon Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Brown B Mahlon Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
6%
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Hispanic
36%
44%
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Black
16%
12%
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White
34%
28%
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Hawaiian
1%
2%
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Two or more races
9%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.73
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
79%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brown B Mahlon Junior High School's ranking?
Brown B Mahlon Junior High School is ranked #448 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Brown B Mahlon Junior High School often compared to?
Brown B Mahlon Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mannion Jack & Terry Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% 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 Brown B Mahlon Junior High School?
804 students attend Brown B Mahlon Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Brown B Mahlon Junior High School students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brown B Mahlon Junior High School?
Brown B Mahlon Junior High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Brown B Mahlon Junior High School offer ?
Brown B Mahlon Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Brown B Mahlon Junior High School part of?
Brown B Mahlon Junior High School is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Brown B Mahlon Junior High School located?
Brown B Mahlon Junior High School is located in the Foothills neighborhood of Henderson, NV.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 804 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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