Lois & Jerry Tarkanian Middle School

Lois & Jerry Tarkanian Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
5800 W Pyle Ave,  Las Vegas, NV
Highlands Ranch Neighborhood
Clark County School District
3.7
2.7
1,336 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Math Proficiency
36%
Reading Proficiency
59%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
B-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
59%
Math Proficiency
36%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
Teachers
53
Full Time Teachers
53
Teachers in First or Second Year
2.8%

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
6
Student Progress
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Test Scores

Math
30.7%
State Average
25.2%
Science
31.3%
State Average
28.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
666:1

Student Diversity

Female
50.6%
Male
49.4%
Hispanic
27.2%
White
26.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
15.7%
Two or more races
13.1%
Black
12.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
3.7%
Native American
<1%
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School Rankings

#4 Most Diverse Public MS in Nevada
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 11 Reviews
4.0 Alum
11/6/2017
As a student who attended Tarkanian Middle School for one year, I have grown to appreciate the school. The students and teachers inspired me to grow and overcome my shyness. I have no complaints about Tarkanian due to the school being very organized and the incredible teachers. My peers at Tarkanian Middle School have encouraged me to grow and step out of my shell.
4.0 NicheUser
7/7/2016
There are some teachers who teach you because they care, but some teach because it's their job.
3.0 NicheUser
7/7/2016
There is a running club, after school homework help, anime club, basketball, and cheerleading. They are fun and helpful.
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2.7 20 Reviews
1.0 student
2/18/2025
Update: School has good teachers, but bad learning websites, horrible hallway control (one way hallway), and getting in trouble for things I didn't do.
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1.0 student
9/3/2024
They take away our freedom ):< that make me mad
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5.0 parent
10/2/2023
Love this school for my daughters! The staff is loving, supportive, and responsive!
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5.0 student
1/7/2023
honestly theres no problem with the school. other sometimes having to starve during lunch and cafeteria workers being rude everything else is fine
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