Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School

Summary:

Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School is a public middle school in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving 1,263 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.

Academically, Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School has struggled in recent years, with proficiency rates in SBAC Mathematics (18.8%) and SBAC Reading (34.4%) significantly lower than the state and county averages. This trend has persisted over the past few years, and the school's statewide ranking has dropped from 35th out of 117 Nevada middle schools in 2013-2014 to 98th out of 153 in 2023-2024. In comparison, nearby schools like Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi Middle School, Rogich Sig Middle School, and Fertitta Victoria Middle School have significantly higher academic achievement, with proficiency rates often exceeding the state and county averages.

Additionally, 100% of students at Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population. The school's per-student spending has increased over the past few years, from $7,078 in 2019-2020 to $9,876 in 2021-2022, which is higher than the state average. These factors, combined with the school's declining performance, suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to address the challenges faced by the students at Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 4410 S Juliano Rd
       Las Vegas, NV  89147


(702) 799-2540

District: Clark County

SchoolDigger Rank:
98th of 153 Nevada Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,876 Help


Students who attend Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Spring Valley High School

Feeder schools for Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School:

Elementary:    Bendorf Patricia A Elementary School
    Bryan Roger M Elementary School
    Christensen M J Elementary School
    Diskin P A Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  21.4 Help
Number of students:  1,263

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
39.7%
African American:
18.1%
White:
17.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School ranks worse than 64.1% of middle schools in Nevada. It also ranks 31st 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 30.25. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (39.7%), African American (18.1%), White (17.7%). (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 Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School is 21.4, which is the 13th 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 Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School is $9,876, which is the 29th highest among 59 middle schools in the Clark County School District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School 98th of 153 Nevada public middle schools. (See Lawrence Clifford J Junior High 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 Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 64.12 27th 71 62.0%
2008 63.77 28th 82 65.9%
2009 69.81 23rd 83 72.3%
2011 65.41 31st 82 62.2%
2012 54.94 39th 84 53.6%
2013 63.94 42nd 121 65.3%
2014 67.23 35th 117 70.1%
2016 54.69 44th 122 63.9%
2017 56.30 43rd 126 65.9%
2018 52.60 46th 114 59.6%
2019 43.28 85th 159 46.5%
2021 8.99 137th 145 5.5%
2022 33.55 93rd 151 38.4%
2023 32.86 93rd 152 38.8%
2024 30.25 98th 153 35.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.38 43rd 60 28.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.51 20th 75 73.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.99 48th 84 42.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.74 26th 100 74.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.82 39th 106 63.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.51 50th 108 53.7%
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Rank History for Asian students at Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.47 17th 44 61.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.42 20th 59 66.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.18 42nd 95 55.8%
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Rank History for White students at Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NV State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.26 75th 105 28.6%
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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 Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2000 956 138 242 172 14 n/a n/a 0 1522
2001 1079 164 310 223 10 n/a n/a 0 1786
2002 825 148 263 189 4 n/a n/a 0 1429
2003 825 148 263 189 4 n/a n/a 0 1429
2004 791 208 316 235 7 n/a n/a 0 1557
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1590 1590
2006 716 268 289 288 15 n/a n/a 0 1576
2007 638 213 284 292 16 n/a n/a 0 1443
2008 609 166 304 413 9 n/a n/a 0 1501
2009 542 190 304 436 13 n/a n/a 0 1485
2010 483 202 306 425 12 n/a n/a 0 1428
2011 414 161 237 475 3 46 105 0 1441
2012 422 177 249 476 4 35 83 0 1446
2013 409 184 270 492 5 31 81 0 1472
2014 408 183 268 505 5 16 80 0 1465
2015 398 181 255 478 5 17 87 0 1421
2016 345 165 232 469 4 25 102 0 1342
2017 297 170 224 471 2 22 90 0 1276
2018 295 198 220 505 1 27 101 0 1347
2019 298 193 199 514 3 32 109 0 1348
2020 310 230 206 549 3 38 110 0 1446
2021 292 234 186 519 3 34 117 0 1385
2022 257 233 159 502 3 27 121 0 1302
2023 223 228 154 501 4 22 131 0 1263

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 1522 57.0 26.7 11.2
2001 1786 72.0 24.8 10.9
2002 1429 61.0 23.4 24.1
2003 1429 61.0 23.4 24.1
2004 1557 74.0 21.0 29.1
2005 1590 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1576 66.0 23.9 n/a
2007 1443 61.0 23.7 n/a
2008 1501 62.0 24.2 30.1
2009 1485 57.0 26.1 32.1
2010 1428 59.0 24.2 39.7
2011 1441 61.0 23.6 50.8
2012 1446 58.0 24.9 57.8
2013 1472 58.0 25.3 52.1
2014 1465 62.0 23.6 53.6
2015 1421 61.0 23.2 55.4
2016 1342 54.0 24.8 67.4
2017 1276 48.0 26.5 68.2
2018 1347 50.0 26.9 63.5
2019 1348 42.0 32.0 66.9
2020 1446 50.0 28.9 67.8
2021 1385 54.0 25.6 100
2022 1302 n/a n/a 100
2023 1263 59.0 21.4 100

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 Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2000 1522 57.0 26.7 11.2
2001 1786 72.0 24.8 10.9
2002 1429 61.0 23.4 24.1
2003 1429 61.0 23.4 24.1
2004 1557 74.0 21.0 29.1
2005 1590 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1576 66.0 23.9 n/a
2007 1443 61.0 23.7 n/a
2008 1501 62.0 24.2 30.1
2009 1485 57.0 26.1 32.1
2010 1428 59.0 24.2 39.7
2011 1441 61.0 23.6 50.8
2012 1446 58.0 24.9 57.8
2013 1472 58.0 25.3 52.1
2014 1465 62.0 23.6 53.6
2015 1421 61.0 23.2 55.4
2016 1342 54.0 24.8 67.4
2017 1276 48.0 26.5 68.2
2018 1347 50.0 26.9 63.5
2019 1348 42.0 32.0 66.9
2020 1446 50.0 28.9 67.8
2021 1385 54.0 25.6 100
2022 1302 n/a n/a 100
2023 1263 59.0 21.4 100

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 Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $445 (5.9%) $7,118 (94.1%) $7,563
2020 $471 (6.7%) $6,607 (93.3%) $7,078
2021 $1,084 (13.9%) $6,714 (86.1%) $7,798
2022 $1,468 (14.9%) $8,408 (85.1%) $9,876

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 85th of 159 Middle schoolsRanks 93rd of 152 Middle schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School)29.217.2
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)3224.8
 7.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)34.228
 6.2%
6th Grade Reading (Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School)48.638
 10.6%
   6th Grade Reading (Clark County)44.636.1
 8.5%
   6th Grade Reading (Nevada)45.838.4
 7.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School)2919.3
 9.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)3125
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)32.427.6
 4.8%
7th Grade Reading (Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School)49.142.3
 6.8%
   7th Grade Reading (Clark County)49.740.3
 9.4%
   7th Grade Reading (Nevada)49.942.1
 7.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School)28.418.8
 9.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Clark County)29.820.6
 9.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Nevada)30.322.8
 7.5%
8th Grade Reading (Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School)45.237.6
 7.6%
   8th Grade Reading (Clark County)46.737.2
 9.5%
   8th Grade Reading (Nevada)47.539.4
 8.1%
8th Grade Science (Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School)39.624.9
 14.7%
   8th Grade Science (Clark County)35.329.5
 5.8%
   8th Grade Science (Nevada)36.832.7
 4.1%
All Grades Mathematics (Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School)28.918.4
 10.5%
   All Grades Mathematics (Clark County)36.628.2
 8.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Nevada)37.531.3
 6.2%
All Grades Reading (Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School)47.739.3
 8.4%
   All Grades Reading (Clark County)48.339
 9.3%
   All Grades Reading (Nevada)48.541
 7.5%
All Grades Science (Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School)39.624.9
 14.7%
   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 Students13481263
 6.3%
African American193228
 18.1%
American Indian34
 33.3%
Asian199154
 22.6%
Hispanic514501
 2.5%
Pacific Islander3222
 31.3%
White298223
 25.2%
Two or More Races109131
 20.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.9%100%
 33.1%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School

Students who attend Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School usually go on to attend Spring Valley High School

Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School ranks 98th of 153 Nevada middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students at Lawrence Clifford J Junior High School are 40% Hispanic, 18% African American, 18% White, 12% Asian, 10% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,263 students attended Lawrence Clifford J Junior High 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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