Iverson Mervin Elementary School

1575 S Hollywood Blvd
Las Vegas, NV 89142
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 520 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Iverson Mervin Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 32% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% 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: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Top 50% in NV
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Iverson Mervin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

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School Overview

Iverson Mervin Elementary School's student population of 520 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
520 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Iverson Mervin Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Iverson Mervin Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
This School
State Level (NV)
#302 out of 692 schools
(Top 50%)
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32%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Iverson Mervin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Nevada by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iverson Mervin Elementary 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.
10-14%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
6%
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Hispanic
60%
44%
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Black
10%
12%
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White
16%
28%
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Hawaiian
2%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Iverson Mervin Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Two or more races
7%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
This chart displays the diversity score of Iverson Mervin Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
79%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iverson Mervin Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Nevada by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Iverson Mervin Elementary School's ranking?
Iverson Mervin Elementary School is ranked #302 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Iverson Mervin Elementary School often compared to?
Iverson Mervin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goldfarb Daniel Elementary School, Jenkins Earl N Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Iverson Mervin Elementary School?
520 students attend Iverson Mervin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Iverson Mervin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Iverson Mervin Elementary School?
Iverson Mervin Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Iverson Mervin Elementary School offer ?
Iverson Mervin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Iverson Mervin Elementary School part of?
Iverson Mervin Elementary School is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Iverson Mervin Elementary School located?
Iverson Mervin Elementary School is located in the Orchards neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 2 other public schools located in Orchards.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 520 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 32% (Top 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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