Von Tobel Educational Middle School

Von Tobel Educational Middle School is a public middle school in Las Vegas, Nevada, serving 888 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Clark County School District, which is ranked 5 out of 12 in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, Von Tobel has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Nevada middle schools, with a ranking between 101-150 out of around 150 schools.

Von Tobel faces significant challenges in improving student academic performance, with consistently low proficiency rates on state assessments. In the 2024-2025 school year, only 9.2% of Von Tobel students were proficient or better in math, compared to 33% in Clark County and 35.4% statewide. In reading, 22.9% of Von Tobel students were proficient, compared to 43.9% in Clark County and 45.6% statewide. The school also has high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 25.6% to 32.6% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average. Von Tobel's student subgroups, including female, male, African American, Hispanic, English Language Learners, Special Education, and low socioeconomic status students, all perform below the state averages for their respective subgroups.

While Von Tobel spends more per student ($11,881 in 2021-2022) compared to the state average, this has not translated to improved academic outcomes. Interestingly, some nearby schools, such as Mackey Jo Middle School and Bridger Jim Middle School, perform significantly better on state assessments, despite serving similar student populations. Additionally, the two nearby charter schools, Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle and Nevada Prep Charter School, outperform Von Tobel and the surrounding district schools on state assessments, suggesting that factors beyond just student demographics and funding can have a substantial impact on student outcomes.