Serving 1,079 students in grades 6-8, Garside Frank F 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 6% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,079 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Garside Frank F Junior High School's student population of 1,079 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,079 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Garside Frank F 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 Garside Frank F Junior High School is 0.49, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#644 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
70%
44%
Black
14%
12%
White
7%
28%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
4%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Garside Frank F Junior High School's ranking?
Garside Frank F Junior High School is ranked #644 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Garside Frank F Junior High School often compared to?
Garside Frank F Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hyde Park Middle School, Johnson Walter Jhs Academy Of Int'l Studies by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Garside Frank F Junior High School?
1,079 students attend Garside Frank F Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Garside Frank F Junior High School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Garside Frank F Junior High School?
Garside Frank F Junior High School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Garside Frank F Junior High School offer ?
Garside Frank F Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Garside Frank F Junior High School part of?
Garside Frank F Junior High School is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Garside Frank F Junior High School located?
Garside Frank F Junior High School is located in the Charleston Preservation neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 1 other public schools located in Charleston Preservation.
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