The most improved public middle schools in Nevada are Independence High School, Spring Mountain J-shs and Mackey Jo Middle School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2019-24).
Improved Rank Range: 42
377
Avg. Improved Rank: 113
Most Improved Public Middle Schools in Nevada (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2019-24)
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Independence High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +377
(from 515 to 138)
(from 515 to 138)
Grades: 6-12
100 Youth Center Rd
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5907
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-5907
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Spring Mountain J-shs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +377
(from 515 to 138)
(from 515 to 138)
Grades: 6-12
Sr 89038 Box Butte 252
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 455-5555
Las Vegas, NV 89115
(702) 455-5555
Rank: #33.
Mackey Jo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +215
(from 447 to 232)
(from 447 to 232)
Grades: 6-8
2726 Englestad Street
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-7139
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-7139
Rank: #44.
Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +194
(from 515 to 321)
(from 515 to 321)
Grades: 6-12
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Las Vegas, NV 89101
(702) 799-5631
Rank: #55.
Incline Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +193
(from 383 to 190)
(from 383 to 190)
Grades: 6-8
931 Southwood Blvd
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 832-4220
Incline Village, NV 89451
(775) 832-4220
Rank: #66.
Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +191
(from 597 to 406)
(from 597 to 406)
Grades: 6-8
4410 S Juliano Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 799-2540
Las Vegas, NV 89147
(702) 799-2540
Rank: #77.
Meadow Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +174
(from 383 to 209)
(from 383 to 209)
Grades: 7-8
91 N 4th Street
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4655
Panaca, NV 89042
(775) 728-4655
Rank: #88.
Pioneer Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +161
(from 486 to 325)
(from 486 to 325)
Grades: 1-12
202 E. Corbett St.
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1300
Carson City, NV 89706
(775) 283-1300
Rank: #99.
Elko Institute For Academic Achievement
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
Rank Change: +141
(from 208 to 67)
(from 208 to 67)
Grades: K-8
1031 Railroad St Ste 107
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3422
Elko, NV 89801
(775) 738-3422
Rank: #1010.
Equipo Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +140
(from 608 to 468)
(from 608 to 468)
Grades: 6-12
4131 E. Bonanza Road
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 907-0432
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 907-0432
Rank: #1111.
Garrett Elton M Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +138
(from 254 to 116)
(from 254 to 116)
Grades: 6-8
1200 Ave G
Boulder City, NV 89005
(702) 799-8290
Boulder City, NV 89005
(702) 799-8290
Rank: #1212.
Indian Springs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +111
(from 486 to 375)
(from 486 to 375)
Grades: 6-8
400 Sky Rd
Indian Springs, NV 89018
(702) 799-0932
Indian Springs, NV 89018
(702) 799-0932
Rank: #1313.
Jackpot Jr High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +102
(from 436 to 334)
(from 436 to 334)
Grades: 7-8
2201 Progressive Drive
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2375
Jackpot, NV 89825
(775) 755-2375
Rank: #1414.
Faiss Wilbur & Theresa Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +101
(from 393 to 292)
(from 393 to 292)
Grades: 6-8
9525 W Maule Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89148
(702) 799-6850
Las Vegas, NV 89148
(702) 799-6850
Rank: #1515.
Mater Academy Of Northern Nevada
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +100
(from 501 to 401)
(from 501 to 401)
Grades: K-8
2680 E. Ninth Street
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 470-8950
Reno, NV 89512
(775) 470-8950
Rank: #1616.
o'callaghan mike Middle School i3 learn academy
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +88
(from 260 to 172)
(from 260 to 172)
Grades: 6-8
1450 Radwick Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-7340
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-7340
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Discovery Charter School Hillpointe
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +85
(from 267 to 182)
(from 267 to 182)
Grades: K-8
8941 Hillpointe Road
Las Vegas, NV 89134
(702) 240-0359
Las Vegas, NV 89134
(702) 240-0359
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Orovada School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +85
(from 344 to 259)
(from 344 to 259)
Grades: PK-8
Kings River Ranch Rd. / Box Bu
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 442-4615
Orovada, NV 89425
(866) 442-4615
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Paradise Valley School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +85
(from 344 to 259)
(from 344 to 259)
Grades: PK-8
275 Bridge St / Box Butte 33
Paradise Valley, NV 89426
(866) 440-9357
Paradise Valley, NV 89426
(866) 440-9357
Rank: #2020.
Sports Leadership And Management Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +80
(from 443 to 363)
(from 443 to 363)
Grades: K-12
1095 Fielders Street
Henderson, NV 89011
(702) 473-5735
Henderson, NV 89011
(702) 473-5735
Rank: #2121.
Hughes Charles Arthur Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +70
(from 418 to 348)
(from 418 to 348)
Grades: 6-8
550 Hafen Ln
Mesquite, NV 89027
(702) 346-3250
Mesquite, NV 89027
(702) 346-3250
Rank: #2222.
Quest Academy Northwest
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +64
(from 500 to 436)
(from 500 to 436)
Grades: K-8
4025 N. Rancho Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 631-4751
Las Vegas, NV 89130
(702) 631-4751
Rank: #2323.
Johnson Walter Jhs Academy Of Int'l Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +63
(from 275 to 212)
(from 275 to 212)
Grades: 6-8
7701 Ducharme Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89145
(702) 799-4480
Las Vegas, NV 89145
(702) 799-4480
Rank: #2424.
Sandy Valley J-shs
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +61
(from 503 to 442)
(from 503 to 442)
Grades: 6-12
1420 E. Pearl Ave.
Jean, NV 89019
(702) 723-1800
Jean, NV 89019
(702) 723-1800
Rank: #2525.
Laughlin J-shs
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +60
(from 601 to 541)
(from 601 to 541)
Grades: 6-12
1900 Cougar Dr
Laughlin, NV 89029
(702) 298-1996
Laughlin, NV 89029
(702) 298-1996
Rank: #2626.
Edward L. Pine Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +59
(from 410 to 351)
(from 410 to 351)
Grades: 6-8
4800 Neil Road
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2550
Reno, NV 89502
(775) 689-2550
Rank: #2727.
Somerset Academy Losee
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +55
(from 421 to 366)
(from 421 to 366)
Grades: K-12
4650 Losee Road
North Las Vegas, NV 89081
(702) 902-5466
North Las Vegas, NV 89081
(702) 902-5466
Rank: #2828.
Girls Empowerment Middle School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +53
(from 601 to 548)
(from 601 to 548)
Grades: 6-8
4220 S. Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 672-6386
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 672-6386
Rank: #2929.
Somerset Academy Aliante
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +52
(from 239 to 187)
(from 239 to 187)
Grades: K-8
6475 Valley Drive
North Las Vegas, NV 89084
(702) 916-2327
North Las Vegas, NV 89084
(702) 916-2327
Rank: #3030.
Amargosa Valley Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +50
(from 248 to 198)
(from 248 to 198)
Grades: 6-8
1560 E. Amargosa Farm Rd.
Amargosa Valley, NV 89020
(775) 372-5324
Amargosa Valley, NV 89020
(775) 372-5324
Rank: #3131.
Mater Bonanza
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +49
(from 417 to 368)
(from 417 to 368)
Grades: PK-8
4760 East Bonanza Road
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 478-8318
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 478-8318
Rank: #3232.
Lyon Mack Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +48
(from 142 to 94)
(from 142 to 94)
Grades: 6-8
179 S Andersen
Overton, NV 89040
(702) 397-8610
Overton, NV 89040
(702) 397-8610
Rank: #3333.
Robison Dell H Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +47
(from 669 to 622)
(from 669 to 622)
Grades: 6-8
825 Marion Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-7300
Las Vegas, NV 89110
(702) 799-7300
Rank: #3434.
Somerset Academy Lone Mountain
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +45
(from 155 to 110)
(from 155 to 110)
Grades: K-8
4491 N. Rainbow Blvd.
Las Vegas, NV 89108
(702) 685-9150
Las Vegas, NV 89108
(702) 685-9150
Rank: #3535.
Yvonne Shaw Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +42
(from 157 to 115)
(from 157 to 115)
Grades: 6-8
600 Eagle Canyon Dr
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7777
Sparks, NV 89441
(775) 425-7777
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