Brown B Mahlon JHS

783 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

B. Mahlon Brown Junior High School, located in Henderson, Nevada, serves as a key academic institution within the Clark County School District. The school is named in honor of B. Mahlon Brown, a prominent Nevada judge and state senator who played a significant role in the development of the region. As a junior high school, it focuses on the unique developmental needs of early adolescents, typically serving students in grades 6 through 8, and aims to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school preparation.

The school is situated in the historic section of Henderson, contributing to a sense of community stability in the 89015 area. Like many schools in the district, B. Mahlon Brown emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, while often providing elective opportunities in arts, technology, and athletics. The institution strives to foster a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, preparing its students for success as they transition into their high school years.

783

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brown B Mahlon JHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	253
Hispanic	270
Black	147
Asian	27
Two or More	68
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	13

Hispanic
270 (34.5%)
White
253 (32.3%)
Black
147 (18.8%)
Two or More
68 (8.7%)
Asian
27 (3.4%)
Pacific Islander
13 (1.7%)
American Indian
5 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clark County
Phone:	(702)799-8900
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	783
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	770
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 259

Grade 7 267

Grade 8 257

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Brown B Mahlon JHS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	259
Grade 7	267
Grade 8	257

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Brown B Mahlon JHS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	353	45.1%
Male	430	54.9%

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