Mackey Jo Middle School

2726 Englestad Street
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 262 students in grades 6-8, Mackey Jo Middle School ranks in the top 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 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: 262 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Top 50% in NV
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Mackey Jo Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Mackey Jo Middle School's student population of 262 students has grown by 187% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
262 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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School Rankings

Mackey Jo Middle 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 Mackey Jo Middle School is 0.64, 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)
#232 out of 692 schools
(Top 50%)
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20-24%
28%
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65-69%
44%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
6%
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Hispanic
48%
44%
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Black
35%
12%
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White
7%
28%
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Hawaiian
1%
2%
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Two or more races
4%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
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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 Mackey Jo Middle School's ranking?
Mackey Jo Middle School is ranked #232 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Mackey Jo Middle School?
262 students attend Mackey Jo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Mackey Jo Middle School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mackey Jo Middle School?
Mackey Jo Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Mackey Jo Middle School offer ?
Mackey Jo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mackey Jo Middle School part of?
Mackey Jo Middle School is part of Clark County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 262 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 93%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

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