White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School

Summary:

White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School is a public magnet middle school located in Henderson, Nevada, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,585 students. The school is part of the Clark County School District, which is the 7th ranked district out of 13 in Nevada and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

White Thurman Academy consistently outperforms the Clark County and Nevada state averages in academic proficiency across all grade levels and subject areas, with overall proficiency rates of 35.5% in Mathematics, 63.6% in Reading, and 52.5% in Science, compared to the Clark County averages of 30.1%, 39.3%, and 22.7%, respectively. The school has maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 27% of Nevada middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year, with a ranking of 41 out of 153 schools and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school's performance on various student subgroups, such as female students, Hispanic students, English Language Learners, and students with special needs, is particularly noteworthy.

When compared to other nearby middle schools in the Clark County School District, Orr William E Middle School and Mack Jerome Middle School have significantly lower academic proficiency rates and statewide rankings compared to White Thurman Academy. The school's designation as a public magnet school for the arts may contribute to its strong academic performance and diverse student population, as it likely attracts students with a particular interest and aptitude in the arts.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 1661 Galleria Dr
       Henderson, NV  89014


(702) 799-0777

District: Clark County

SchoolDigger Rank:
41st of 153 Nevada Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,240 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  23.9 Help
Number of students:  1,533

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
46.8%
White:
27.4%
African American:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School ranks better than 73.2% of middle schools in Nevada. It also ranks 10th among 59 ranked middle schools in the Clark County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 75.21. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (46.8%), White (27.4%), African American (10.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School is 23.9, which is the 21st best among 59 middle schools in the Clark County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School is $9,240. 42 middle schools in the Clark County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School 41st of 153 Nevada public middle schools. (See White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School in the ranking list.)

Clark County:

SchoolDigger ranks Clark County 7th of 13 Nevada school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School

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Rank History for all students at White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 41.26 40th 71 43.7%
2008 57.89 36th 82 56.1%
2009 68.61 25th 83 69.9%
2010 65.62 25th 70 64.3%
2011 61.61 35th 82 57.3%
2012 61.00 34th 84 59.5%
2013 64.98 36th 121 70.2%
2014 65.00 38th 117 67.5%
2016 52.19 51st 122 58.2%
2017 41.80 68th 126 46.0%
2018 59.54 40th 114 64.9%
2019 55.41 67th 159 57.9%
2021 61.49 53rd 145 63.4%
2022 72.80 41st 151 72.8%
2023 75.54 40th 152 73.7%
2024 75.21 41st 153 73.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.74 25th 60 58.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.94 13th 75 82.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.22 12th 84 85.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.14 24th 100 76.0%
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Rank History for Female students at White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.22 29th 106 72.6%
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Rank History for Male students at White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.32 42nd 108 61.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.51 24th 44 45.5%
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Rank History for African American students at White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.86 26th 59 55.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.41 28th 95 70.5%
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Rank History for White students at White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.96 33rd 105 68.6%
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Data source: test scores: Nevada Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 716 63 48 68 5 n/a n/a 0 900
1994 1012 73 68 92 9 n/a n/a 0 1254
1995 1188 88 88 173 3 n/a n/a 0 1540
1996 1188 88 88 173 3 n/a n/a 0 1540
1997 1301 118 89 222 9 n/a n/a 0 1739
1998 1351 141 96 295 18 n/a n/a 0 1901
1999 1163 115 110 174 10 n/a n/a 0 1572
2000 1160 102 129 199 15 n/a n/a 0 1605
2001 1174 123 136 241 14 n/a n/a 0 1688
2002 1082 141 140 321 17 n/a n/a 0 1701
2003 1082 141 140 321 17 n/a n/a 0 1701
2004 1125 159 162 321 18 n/a n/a 0 1785
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1722 1722
2006 909 155 148 361 13 n/a n/a 0 1586
2007 817 140 155 392 21 n/a n/a 0 1525
2008 636 128 137 363 10 n/a n/a 0 1274
2009 571 131 142 374 11 n/a n/a 0 1229
2010 590 162 127 420 9 n/a n/a 0 1308
2011 519 142 101 455 12 20 104 0 1353
2012 527 163 97 512 8 31 91 0 1429
2013 519 158 94 523 7 27 83 0 1411
2014 475 154 86 522 10 24 84 0 1355
2015 481 160 78 554 9 26 101 0 1409
2016 475 202 89 631 10 28 121 0 1556
2017 464 172 91 677 6 25 141 0 1576
2018 446 197 113 736 6 24 150 0 1672
2019 483 171 103 677 6 22 160 0 1622
2020 464 184 92 725 8 19 165 0 1657
2021 466 172 65 766 8 22 148 0 1647
2022 429 165 68 753 6 20 136 1 1578
2023 425 166 64 744 1 18 165 2 1585
2024 420 155 61 718 4 17 154 4 1533

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 900 43.0 20.9 8.4
1994 1254 52.0 24.1 9
1995 1540 67.0 23.0 17.8
1996 1540 67.0 23.0 17.8
1997 1739 70.0 24.8 13.3
1998 1901 76.0 25.0 21.7
1999 1572 64.0 24.6 13.4
2000 1605 70.0 22.9 15.4
2001 1688 70.0 24.1 13.7
2002 1701 67.0 25.4 29.2
2003 1701 67.0 25.4 29.2
2004 1785 80.0 22.3 30.3
2005 1722 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1586 64.0 24.8 n/a
2007 1525 66.0 23.1 n/a
2008 1274 54.0 23.6 29.7
2009 1229 48.0 25.6 28
2010 1308 47.0 27.8 31.7
2011 1353 47.0 28.7 50.5
2012 1429 53.0 26.9 61.7
2013 1411 52.0 27.1 51.4
2014 1355 55.0 24.6 52.3
2015 1409 55.0 25.6 54.8
2016 1556 59.0 26.3 63.6
2017 1576 61.0 25.8 64.8
2018 1672 63.0 26.5 59.7
2019 1622 60.0 27.0 59.7
2020 1657 68.0 24.3 58.8
2021 1647 72.0 22.8 100
2022 1578 n/a n/a 99.9
2023 1585 67.0 23.6 99.9
2024 1533 64.0 23.9 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 900 43.0 20.9 8.4
1994 1254 52.0 24.1 9
1995 1540 67.0 23.0 17.8
1996 1540 67.0 23.0 17.8
1997 1739 70.0 24.8 13.3
1998 1901 76.0 25.0 21.7
1999 1572 64.0 24.6 13.4
2000 1605 70.0 22.9 15.4
2001 1688 70.0 24.1 13.7
2002 1701 67.0 25.4 29.2
2003 1701 67.0 25.4 29.2
2004 1785 80.0 22.3 30.3
2005 1722 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1586 64.0 24.8 n/a
2007 1525 66.0 23.1 n/a
2008 1274 54.0 23.6 29.7
2009 1229 48.0 25.6 28
2010 1308 47.0 27.8 31.7
2011 1353 47.0 28.7 50.5
2012 1429 53.0 26.9 61.7
2013 1411 52.0 27.1 51.4
2014 1355 55.0 24.6 52.3
2015 1409 55.0 25.6 54.8
2016 1556 59.0 26.3 63.6
2017 1576 61.0 25.8 64.8
2018 1672 63.0 26.5 59.7
2019 1622 60.0 27.0 59.7
2020 1657 68.0 24.3 58.8
2021 1647 72.0 22.8 100
2022 1578 n/a n/a 99.9
2023 1585 67.0 23.6 99.9
2024 1533 64.0 23.9 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $420 (5.4%) $7,308 (94.6%) $7,728
2020 $451 (5.7%) $7,516 (94.3%) $7,968
2021 $981 (12.3%) $6,981 (87.7%) $7,962
2022 $1,079 (11.7%) $8,161 (88.3%) $9,240

Data source: Nevada Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 67th of 159 Middle schoolsRanks 40th of 152 Middle schools
 15.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School)34.631.2
 3.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)3224.8
 7.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)34.228
 6.2%
6th Grade Reading (White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School)5660.3
 4.3%
   6th Grade Reading (Clark County)44.636.1
 8.5%
   6th Grade Reading (Nevada)45.838.4
 7.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School)35.839.2
 3.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)3125
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)32.427.6
 4.8%
7th Grade Reading (White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School)55.273
 17.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Clark County)49.740.3
 9.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.942.1
 7.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School)31.325.9
 5.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)29.820.6
 9.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)30.322.8
 7.5%
8th Grade Reading (White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School)53.367
 13.7%
   8th Grade Reading (Clark County)46.737.2
 9.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Nevada)47.539.4
 8.1%
8th Grade Science (White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School)40.554.3
 13.8%
   8th Grade Science (Clark County)35.329.5
 5.8%
   8th Grade Science (Nevada)36.832.7
 4.1%
All Grades Mathematics (White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School)3432.4
 1.6%
   All Grades Mathematics (Clark County)36.628.2
 8.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School)54.966.7
 11.8%
   All Grades Reading (Clark County)48.339
 9.3%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School)40.554.3
 13.8%
   All Grades Science (Clark County)28.923
 5.9%
   All Grades Science (Nevada)30.526
 4.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students16221585
 2.3%
African American171166
 2.9%
American Indian61
 83.3%
Asian10364
 37.9%
Hispanic677744
 9.9%
Pacific Islander2218
 18.2%
White483425
 12%
Two or More Races160165
 3.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients59.7%99.9%
 40.1%


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Students at White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School are 47% Hispanic, 27% White, 10% African American, 10% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 1% Pacific Islander.

White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School ranks 41st of 153 Nevada middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,533 students attended White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School.


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