Lied STEM Academy Middle School

Summary:

Lied STEM Academy Middle School is a public magnet middle school in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving 1,601 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Clark County School District, which is the 7th ranked district out of 13 in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lied STEM Academy consistently outperforms the Clark County and Nevada state averages on SBAC assessments in mathematics, reading, and science. For example, in 2023-2024, 52.7% of Lied STEM students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 30.1% in Clark County and 32.6% statewide. The school has also steadily improved its statewide ranking, moving from #50 out of 159 Nevada middle schools in 2018-2019 to #21 out of 153 in 2023-2024, with a consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Lied STEM Academy performs well across various student subgroups, including English Language Learners, Special Education students, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds. Compared to nearby middle schools in the Clark County School District, Lied STEM Academy significantly outperforms its peers on academic measures, with much higher proficiency rates in mathematics, reading, and science. Despite serving a student population with a very high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients, Lied STEM Academy has been able to achieve strong academic outcomes, suggesting effective strategies for supporting students from low-income backgrounds.


Detail:

Public, Magnet 6-8

 5350 W Tropical Pkwy
       Las Vegas, NV  89130


(702) 799-4620

District: Clark County

SchoolDigger Rank:
21st of 153 Nevada Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,835 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  25.8 Help
Number of students:  1,601

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
36.0%
White:
35.9%
African American:
12.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.9% Help


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Compare Details Lied STEM Academy Middle School ranks better than 86.3% of middle schools in Nevada. It also ranks 2nd 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 87.29. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Lied STEM Academy Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Clark County School District. Student population at Lied STEM Academy Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (36%), White (35.9%), African American (12.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lied STEM Academy Middle School is 25.8. 44 middle schools in the Clark County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lied STEM Academy Middle School is $8,835. 52 middle schools in the Clark County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lied STEM Academy Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lied STEM Academy Middle School 21st of 153 Nevada public middle schools. (See Lied STEM Academy 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 Lied STEM Academy Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Lied STEM Academy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 51.50 34th 71 52.1%
2008 59.69 32nd 82 61.0%
2009 63.21 29th 83 65.1%
2011 53.54 41st 82 50.0%
2012 39.32 54th 84 35.7%
2013 54.94 55th 121 54.5%
2014 52.48 56th 117 52.1%
2016 28.67 86th 122 29.5%
2017 28.39 88th 126 30.2%
2018 40.12 68th 114 40.4%
2019 65.50 50th 159 68.6%
2021 73.53 36th 145 75.2%
2022 79.97 28th 151 81.5%
2023 87.27 18th 152 88.2%
2024 87.29 21st 153 86.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lied STEM Academy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.86 37th 60 38.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lied STEM Academy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.68 22nd 75 70.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lied STEM Academy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.50 60th 84 28.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lied STEM Academy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.55 59th 100 41.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Lied STEM Academy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.31 59th 106 44.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Lied STEM Academy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.14 65th 108 39.8%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lied STEM Academy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.99 41st 44 6.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Lied STEM Academy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.47 43rd 59 27.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lied STEM Academy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.82 32nd 95 66.3%
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Rank History for White students at Lied STEM Academy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.42 64th 105 39.0%
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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.

Lied STEM Academy Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Nevada Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a student
Friday, April 3, 2020

Open Quote The school has changed so much over the years I have spent at Lied. The diversity, people, STEM classes are all wonderful. I love the way everything works, from the block schedule to STEM Tank. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Lied STEM Academy Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 1668 118 86 158 18 n/a n/a 0 2048
1999 1123 173 85 185 11 n/a n/a 0 1577
2000 1367 271 99 250 15 n/a n/a 0 2002
2001 1642 339 132 319 20 n/a n/a 0 2452
2002 1514 244 126 289 15 n/a n/a 0 2188
2003 1514 244 126 289 15 n/a n/a 0 2188
2004 1038 187 91 221 15 n/a n/a 0 1552
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1338 1338
2006 735 229 110 270 12 n/a n/a 0 1356
2007 791 266 107 330 13 n/a n/a 0 1507
2008 792 268 121 365 8 n/a n/a 0 1554
2009 744 263 120 347 11 n/a n/a 0 1485
2010 684 278 101 377 6 n/a n/a 0 1446
2011 572 241 45 400 8 23 98 0 1387
2012 560 224 49 397 5 19 88 0 1342
2013 485 205 59 387 5 15 86 0 1242
2014 476 208 59 380 8 26 89 0 1246
2015 395 213 56 341 6 26 81 0 1118
2016 337 214 45 336 3 25 89 0 1049
2017 301 208 39 345 4 21 98 0 1016
2018 258 180 39 336 4 22 84 0 923
2019 371 166 62 377 6 23 122 0 1127
2020 480 172 74 450 4 21 156 0 1357
2021 614 217 92 554 2 19 184 0 1682
2022 611 206 76 554 4 18 173 1 1643
2023 574 195 85 577 3 12 154 1 1601

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 Lied STEM Academy Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 2048 83.0 24.7 7.6
1999 1577 66.0 23.9 10.7
2000 2002 79.0 25.3 11.8
2001 2452 100.0 24.5 10.9
2002 2188 87.0 25.1 16.5
2003 2188 87.0 25.1 16.5
2004 1552 76.0 20.4 16.6
2005 1338 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1356 60.0 22.6 n/a
2007 1507 62.0 24.3 n/a
2008 1554 62.0 25.1 28.2
2009 1485 59.0 25.2 25.9
2010 1446 58.0 24.9 29.2
2011 1387 57.0 24.3 41.3
2012 1342 54.0 24.8 49.6
2013 1242 50.0 24.8 46.6
2014 1246 53.0 23.5 49.4
2015 1118 45.0 24.8 50.1
2016 1049 46.0 22.8 60.5
2017 1016 45.0 22.5 64.2
2018 923 42.0 21.9 56.9
2019 1127 44.0 25.6 48.2
2020 1357 60.0 22.6 40.4
2021 1682 67.0 25.1 100
2022 1643 n/a n/a 99.9
2023 1601 62.0 25.8 99.9

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 Lied STEM Academy Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 2048 83.0 24.7 7.6
1999 1577 66.0 23.9 10.7
2000 2002 79.0 25.3 11.8
2001 2452 100.0 24.5 10.9
2002 2188 87.0 25.1 16.5
2003 2188 87.0 25.1 16.5
2004 1552 76.0 20.4 16.6
2005 1338 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1356 60.0 22.6 n/a
2007 1507 62.0 24.3 n/a
2008 1554 62.0 25.1 28.2
2009 1485 59.0 25.2 25.9
2010 1446 58.0 24.9 29.2
2011 1387 57.0 24.3 41.3
2012 1342 54.0 24.8 49.6
2013 1242 50.0 24.8 46.6
2014 1246 53.0 23.5 49.4
2015 1118 45.0 24.8 50.1
2016 1049 46.0 22.8 60.5
2017 1016 45.0 22.5 64.2
2018 923 42.0 21.9 56.9
2019 1127 44.0 25.6 48.2
2020 1357 60.0 22.6 40.4
2021 1682 67.0 25.1 100
2022 1643 n/a n/a 99.9
2023 1601 62.0 25.8 99.9

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 Lied STEM Academy Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,069 (13.0%) $7,161 (87.0%) $8,230
2020 $1,121 (14.0%) $6,896 (86.0%) $8,017
2021 $1,338 (19.0%) $5,705 (81.0%) $7,042
2022 $1,685 (19.1%) $7,150 (80.9%) $8,835

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lied STEM Academy Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 50th of 159 Middle schoolsRanks 18th of 152 Middle schools
 19.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Lied STEM Academy Middle School)60.652.3
 8.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)3224.8
 7.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)34.228
 6.2%
6th Grade Reading (Lied STEM Academy Middle School)62.957.7
 5.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Clark County)44.636.1
 8.5%
   6th Grade Reading (Nevada)45.838.4
 7.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lied STEM Academy Middle School)28.256.9
 28.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)3125
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)32.427.6
 4.8%
7th Grade Reading (Lied STEM Academy Middle School)5465.4
 11.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Clark County)49.740.3
 9.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.942.1
 7.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lied STEM Academy Middle School)35.342.1
 6.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)29.820.6
 9.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)30.322.8
 7.5%
8th Grade Reading (Lied STEM Academy Middle School)49.860
 10.2%
   8th Grade Reading (Clark County)46.737.2
 9.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Nevada)47.539.4
 8.1%
8th Grade Science (Lied STEM Academy Middle School)32.554.3
 21.8%
   8th Grade Science (Clark County)35.329.5
 5.8%
   8th Grade Science (Nevada)36.832.7
 4.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Lied STEM Academy Middle School)47.250.7
 3.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Clark County)36.628.2
 8.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Lied STEM Academy Middle School)57.861
 3.2%
   All Grades Reading (Clark County)48.339
 9.3%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Lied STEM Academy Middle School)32.554.3
 21.8%
   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 Students11271601
 42.1%
African American166195
 17.5%
American Indian63
 50%
Asian6285
 37.1%
Hispanic377577
 53.1%
Pacific Islander2312
 47.8%
White371574
 54.7%
Two or More Races122154
 26.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.2%99.9%
 51.8%


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Lied STEM Academy Middle School ranks 21st of 153 Nevada middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Lied STEM Academy Middle School are 36% Hispanic, 36% White, 12% African American, 10% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,601 students attended Lied STEM Academy Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nevada Department of Education.

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