Mackey Jo Middle School is a public magnet middle school in North Las Vegas, Nevada, serving 262 students in grades 6-8. This school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, outpacing the Clark County and Nevada averages in both mathematics and reading proficiency across all grade levels.
In the 2023-2024 school year, Mackey Jo Middle School had 62.3% of students proficient or better in SBAC Reading, compared to 39.3% for Clark County and 41.3% for Nevada. The school also excelled in SBAC Science, with 52.5% of students proficient or better, far surpassing the 22.7% for Clark County and 25.1% for Nevada.
Despite serving a high-poverty student population, with 100% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Mackey Jo Middle School maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 21.8, suggesting the school is effectively allocating its resources to provide personalized attention and support to its diverse student body. This combination of academic excellence and efficient resource allocation makes Mackey Jo Middle School a model for other schools in the region.
Students at Mackey Jo Middle School are 48% Hispanic, 35% African American, 7% White, 5% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander.
Clark County
Mackey Jo Middle School ranks 52nd of 153 Nevada middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.
In the 2022-23 school year, 262 students attended Mackey Jo Middle School.