Smith J D MS

1880 E Stanley Ave
N Las Vegas, NV 89030

1,181 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

J.D. Smith Middle School, located in North Las Vegas, Nevada, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Clark County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By offering a comprehensive curriculum tailored to the needs of middle school-aged students, the faculty and staff aim to bridge the gap between elementary and high school, preparing students for future academic success and civic responsibility.

Beyond its core academic offerings, J.D. Smith Middle School places significant value on community integration and student well-being. The school actively works to create a culture that encourages inclusivity and resilience, often utilizing various extracurricular programs and support systems to help students navigate the challenges of adolescence. Located in the heart of North Las Vegas, the school serves as a vital community hub, striving to empower its diverse student body to achieve their potential and contribute positively to the surrounding area.

1,181

Total Students

58.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smith J D MS
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	1,005
Black	109
Asian	5
Two or More	20
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
1,005 (85.1%)
Black
109 (9.2%)
White
40 (3.4%)
Two or More
20 (1.7%)
Asian
5 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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)799-7080
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,181
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,161
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 6 380

Grade 7 384

Grade 8 417

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Smith J D MS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	380
Grade 7	384
Grade 8	417

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Smith J D MS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	567	48%
Male	614	52%

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