Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies

Summary:

Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies is a public magnet middle school in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving 1,356 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Clark County School District, which is the 7th ranked district out of 13 in Nevada and rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

This school consistently outperforms the Clark County and Nevada averages in standardized test scores, with 46.8% of students proficient or better in SBAC/Reading in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 39.3% for Clark County and 41.3% for Nevada. The school's performance is particularly strong for certain student subgroups, ranking in the top 10 in Nevada for Hispanic, English Language Learner, and low-income students. Despite having an extremely high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, the school appears to have relatively high per-student spending.

When compared to other nearby middle schools in the Clark County School District, Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies generally outperforms its peers in academic achievement, particularly in reading and science. However, some nearby schools, such as Rogich Sig Middle School, also demonstrate strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 7701 Ducharme Ave
       Las Vegas, NV  89145


(702) 799-4480

District: Clark County

SchoolDigger Rank:
67th of 153 Nevada Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,666 Help


Students who attend Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies usually attend:

High:    Bonanza High School

Feeder schools for Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies:

Elementary:    Derfelt Herbert A Elementary School
    Jacobson Walter Elementary School
    Smith Helen M Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.3 Help
Number of students:  1,298

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
47.0%
White:
21.2%
African American:
16.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies ranks better than 56.2% of middle schools in Nevada. It also ranks 20th 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 56.21. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47%), White (21.2%), African American (16.1%). (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 Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies is 19.3, which is the 3rd best among 59 middle schools in the Clark County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies employs 67 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies is $9,666. 31 middle schools in the Clark County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies 67th of 153 Nevada public middle schools. (See Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies 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 Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies

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Rank History for all students at Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 57.59 31st 71 56.3%
2008 45.43 47th 82 42.7%
2009 48.34 44th 83 47.0%
2010 52.66 37th 70 47.1%
2011 44.03 48th 82 41.5%
2012 49.05 45th 84 46.4%
2013 49.33 62nd 121 48.8%
2014 55.71 52nd 117 55.6%
2016 42.74 72nd 122 41.0%
2017 68.02 33rd 126 73.8%
2018 76.42 25th 114 78.1%
2019 69.43 44th 159 72.3%
2021 50.90 66th 145 54.5%
2022 64.01 58th 151 61.6%
2023 53.56 67th 152 55.9%
2024 56.21 67th 153 56.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.23 13th 60 78.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.39 7th 75 90.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.69 82nd 84 2.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.64 7th 100 93.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.38 18th 106 83.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.35 29th 108 73.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.77 8th 44 81.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 71.65 14th 59 76.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 85.39 9th 95 90.5%
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Rank History for White students at Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.24 20th 105 81.0%
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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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Reviews:
by a parent
Sunday, September 26, 2021

Open Quote They are on the kids about their grades their education the staff is amazing the kids are kids so there are some issues with students and personalities that than that you’re gonna find that anywhere I am extremely impressed with Walter Johnson Close Quote


by a student
Thursday, November 29, 2018

Open Quote This is a amazing school that is why students at this is school are 1 0r 2 grades smarter above their grade because they really want to succeed in school. Also they have really kind teachers except for one teacher who got fired becomes he kept putting to much pressure on the students. The only two small problems is that they serve pizza every single day but there is other things to eat. The other problem is that there is crickets in every science class and there was one today in my math class so i think those problems can be fixed really fast. Close Quote


by a student
Thursday, April 22, 2010

Open Quote I think Walter Johnson Junior High School is a really good. They made AYP last year and every year the students there improve more and more. As a student there I have enjoyed my time there I will miss it once I go on to high school this year. They make everyday fun so that students will enjoy it and at the same time learn. I didn't like to go to school as much but once I came here I don't want to miss a day. This school is an excellent school I would recommend it to anyone that is going on to middle school next year. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1992 836 179 44 61 7 n/a n/a 0 1127
1993 955 171 58 74 7 n/a n/a 0 1265
1994 1318 200 90 110 9 n/a n/a 0 1727
1995 1696 231 141 183 9 n/a n/a 0 2260
1996 1696 231 141 183 9 n/a n/a 0 2260
1997 1781 260 154 202 17 n/a n/a 0 2414
1998 1350 148 116 186 9 n/a n/a 0 1809
1999 1335 158 114 191 15 n/a n/a 0 1813
2000 1274 169 122 206 16 n/a n/a 0 1787
2001 1117 215 98 229 12 n/a n/a 0 1671
2002 1062 269 114 330 18 n/a n/a 0 1793
2003 1062 269 114 330 18 n/a n/a 0 1793
2004 866 231 110 284 11 n/a n/a 0 1502
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1488 1488
2006 702 229 105 340 10 n/a n/a 0 1386
2007 643 167 96 411 8 n/a n/a 0 1325
2008 591 189 90 427 11 n/a n/a 0 1308
2009 535 169 90 377 8 n/a n/a 0 1179
2010 497 178 112 355 11 n/a n/a 0 1153
2011 397 169 56 405 12 20 115 0 1174
2012 407 158 63 432 16 23 91 0 1190
2013 389 172 66 432 10 17 70 0 1156
2014 357 154 75 478 9 10 70 0 1153
2015 351 156 64 425 6 21 79 0 1102
2016 361 182 82 496 5 20 101 0 1247
2017 348 208 87 518 4 23 109 0 1297
2018 367 196 91 640 4 25 113 0 1436
2019 378 196 98 688 4 27 117 0 1508
2020 390 192 85 741 4 26 135 0 1573
2021 416 218 86 717 4 25 131 0 1597
2022 363 210 86 698 3 11 116 0 1487
2023 327 199 77 628 1 11 112 1 1356
2024 275 209 79 610 0 12 111 2 1298

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

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 1127 53.0 21.2 11.8
1993 1265 61.0 20.7 10.7
1994 1727 69.0 25.0 11.4
1995 2260 93.0 24.3 16.8
1996 2260 93.0 24.3 16.8
1997 2414 101.0 23.9 11.1
1998 1809 80.0 22.6 14.4
1999 1813 82.0 22.1 15.3
2000 1787 81.0 22.1 14.5
2001 1671 70.0 23.9 18.1
2002 1793 74.0 24.2 33.9
2003 1793 74.0 24.2 33.9
2004 1502 76.0 19.8 36.2
2005 1488 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1386 60.0 23.1 n/a
2007 1325 56.0 23.7 n/a
2008 1308 57.0 22.9 38.4
2009 1179 52.0 22.7 40.9
2010 1153 52.0 22.1 47.5
2011 1174 49.0 23.9 59.9
2012 1190 50.0 23.8 64.5
2013 1156 49.0 23.5 59.8
2014 1153 48.0 24.0 64.1
2015 1102 50.0 22.0 67.2
2016 1247 54.0 23.0 70.2
2017 1297 65.0 19.9 69.5
2018 1436 74.0 19.4 60.3
2019 1508 66.0 22.8 64.9
2020 1573 70.0 22.4 65
2021 1597 65.0 24.5 100
2022 1487 n/a n/a 100
2023 1356 64.0 21.1 99.9
2024 1298 67.0 19.3 100

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 Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1992 1127 53.0 21.2 11.8
1993 1265 61.0 20.7 10.7
1994 1727 69.0 25.0 11.4
1995 2260 93.0 24.3 16.8
1996 2260 93.0 24.3 16.8
1997 2414 101.0 23.9 11.1
1998 1809 80.0 22.6 14.4
1999 1813 82.0 22.1 15.3
2000 1787 81.0 22.1 14.5
2001 1671 70.0 23.9 18.1
2002 1793 74.0 24.2 33.9
2003 1793 74.0 24.2 33.9
2004 1502 76.0 19.8 36.2
2005 1488 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1386 60.0 23.1 n/a
2007 1325 56.0 23.7 n/a
2008 1308 57.0 22.9 38.4
2009 1179 52.0 22.7 40.9
2010 1153 52.0 22.1 47.5
2011 1174 49.0 23.9 59.9
2012 1190 50.0 23.8 64.5
2013 1156 49.0 23.5 59.8
2014 1153 48.0 24.0 64.1
2015 1102 50.0 22.0 67.2
2016 1247 54.0 23.0 70.2
2017 1297 65.0 19.9 69.5
2018 1436 74.0 19.4 60.3
2019 1508 66.0 22.8 64.9
2020 1573 70.0 22.4 65
2021 1597 65.0 24.5 100
2022 1487 n/a n/a 100
2023 1356 64.0 21.1 99.9
2024 1298 67.0 19.3 100

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 Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $409 (5.3%) $7,270 (94.7%) $7,678
2020 $446 (5.9%) $7,127 (94.1%) $7,573
2021 $1,069 (13.0%) $7,168 (87.0%) $8,238
2022 $1,418 (14.7%) $8,247 (85.3%) $9,666

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 44th of 159 Middle schoolsRanks 67th of 152 Middle schools
 16.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies)39.331.8
 7.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)3224.8
 7.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)34.228
 6.2%
6th Grade Reading (Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies)54.145.5
 8.6%
   6th Grade Reading (Clark County)44.636.1
 8.5%
   6th Grade Reading (Nevada)45.838.4
 7.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies)38.828.5
 10.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)3125
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)32.427.6
 4.8%
7th Grade Reading (Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies)63.753.8
 9.9%
   7th Grade Reading (Clark County)49.740.3
 9.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.942.1
 7.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies)46.626.3
 20.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)29.820.6
 9.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)30.322.8
 7.5%
8th Grade Reading (Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies)64.945
 19.9%
   8th Grade Reading (Clark County)46.737.2
 9.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Nevada)47.539.4
 8.1%
8th Grade Science (Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies)49.233
 16.2%
   8th Grade Science (Clark County)35.329.5
 5.8%
   8th Grade Science (Nevada)36.832.7
 4.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies)41.228.9
 12.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Clark County)36.628.2
 8.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies)60.647.9
 12.7%
   All Grades Reading (Clark County)48.339
 9.3%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies)49.233
 16.2%
   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 Students15081356
 10.1%
African American196199
 1.5%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian9877
 21.4%
Hispanic688628
 8.7%
Pacific Islander2711
 59.3%
White378327
 13.5%
Two or More Races117112
 4.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.9%99.9%
 35.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,298 students attended Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies.

Students who attend Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies usually go on to attend Bonanza High School

Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies ranks 67th of 153 Nevada middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Johnson Walter Junior High School Academy of Int'l Studies are 47% Hispanic, 21% White, 16% African American, 9% Two or more races, 6% Asian.


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