Lawrence Clifford J JHS

1,227 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Clifford J. Lawrence Junior High School, located in the Spring Valley area of Las Vegas, serves as a public middle school within the Clark County School District. The school is named in honor of Clifford J. Lawrence, a dedicated educator and long-time administrator who was a prominent figure in Nevada’s educational history. As a middle school serving students in grades 6–8, the institution focuses on providing a transitional academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school, emphasizing core curriculum subjects alongside social and emotional development.

The school is situated in a residential neighborhood of Las Vegas and functions as a focal point for its local community. Like many schools in the Clark County district, Lawrence Junior High provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student clubs, aimed at fostering student engagement and leadership. The facility is equipped to support a diverse student body, striving to maintain academic standards and prepare students for the rigors of high school through a structured, supportive learning environment.

1,227

Total Students

60.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lawrence Clifford J JHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	191
Hispanic	528
Black	225
Asian	143
Two or More	108
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	28

Hispanic
528 (43.0%)
Black
225 (18.3%)
White
191 (15.6%)
Asian
143 (11.7%)
Two or More
108 (8.8%)
Pacific Islander
28 (2.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.3%)

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)799-2540
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,227
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,212
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 6 391

Grade 7 435

Grade 8 401

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lawrence Clifford J JHS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	391
Grade 7	435
Grade 8	401

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lawrence Clifford J JHS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	571	46.5%
Male	656	53.5%

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