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Hughes Charles Arthur Middle School

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Hughes Charles Arthur Middle School ranks 92 nd of 148 Nevada middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

92^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 148 Nevada Middle Schools

Better than 38% of Nevada middle schools

Summary

Hughes Charles Arthur Middle School is a public middle school in Mesquite, Nevada, serving grades 6–8 with 552 students as part of the Clark County school district. It is the only school within 20 miles, so the only outside comparisons available here are the Clark County district and Nevada state averages. The school's statewide standing has moved around a lot: it sat at the 61st percentile (3 stars) in 2017–2018, dropped to the 26th percentile (1 star) in 2020–2021, recovered to the mid-50s in 2022–2024, then slipped to the 38th percentile (2 stars) in 2025–2026, ranking 92nd of 148 Nevada middle schools.

In 2025–2026 SBAC results, students trail both the district and the state in all three core subjects: 25.9% proficient in math (district 33.8%, state 36.2%), 36.6% in reading (district 43.3%, state 45.2%), and 18.6% in science (district 23.5%, state 25.5%). The brightest spot is 7th grade reading at 43.4%, only 0.8 points behind the district and 2.4 behind the state. The sharpest gap is 8th grade science, at 18.6% versus 31.0% in the district and 33.4% statewide. Math is below benchmark in every grade. This is a reversal: in 2022–2023 and 2023–2024 the school matched or beat district averages in several subjects, including 47.9% science proficiency in 2023–2024.

Chronic absenteeism is now 31.5%, above the district (27.0%) and state (25.5%), and up from 23.8% in 2023–2024 — roughly one in three students misses enough school to affect learning. The school reports 100% free/reduced lunch eligibility, a sign of substantial economic need. Per-student spending rose to $22,923 in 2023–2024, about 50.8% higher than the year before, and the student-teacher ratio eased from 21.0 to 19.0 in 2024–2025 but remains above 2022–2023's 16.9. Older 2017–2018 data showed the school ranking at the 72nd percentile for low-income students. Current priorities appear to be 8th grade science, math across grades, 6th and 8th grade reading, and attendance, while 7th grade reading is a strength to build on.

552

Students ?

19.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$22,923

Per pupil spending ?

40.8%

Directly certified for free meals (2024-25) ?

All students receive free meals (Community Eligibility, 2024-25)

550 Hafen Ln
Mesquite, NV 89027

(702) 346-3250

District: Clark County

Students who attend Hughes Charles Arthur Middle School usually attend:

High:

Virgin Valley High School

Feeder schools for Hughes Charles Arthur Middle School:

Elementary:	Bowler Joseph L Elementary School
	Virgin Valley Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

48.6%

White:

44.4%

Two or more races:

3.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 49th percentile in 2016 → 38th in 2026

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Nevada average (29% vs 39% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 11 percentile points since 2016

!Mathematics scores 10 pts below the Nevada average

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school29%

District avg36%

Nevada avg39%

92^nd of 148

Nevada public middle schools ?

Bottom 38%▼ down 11 pts since 2016

From bottom 49% (2016) to bottom 38% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

31^st of 56Middle Schools in the Clark County

5^th of 12Clark County among Nevada districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2026	30.7	92 of 148	37.8%	★★☆☆☆
2025	38.4	87 of 151	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	51.8	71 of 153	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	50.2	71 of 152	53.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	39.1	84 of 151	44.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	23.6	107 of 145	26.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	44.7	84 of 159	47.2%	★★☆☆☆
2018	56.4	44 of 114	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2017	45.5	63 of 126	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	47.3	62 of 122	49.2%	★★★☆☆
2014	60.1	42 of 117	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	48.1	63 of 121	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2012	27.7	60 of 84	28.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	39.8	52 of 82	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	29.0	48 of 70	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	47.1	46 of 83	44.6%	★★☆☆☆
2008	44.5	48 of 82	41.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	20.3	53 of 71	25.4%	★☆☆☆☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	39.6	39 of 75	48.0%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	57.5	40 of 106	62.3%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	48.4	39 of 95	58.9%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	65.8	28 of 100	72.0%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	54.7	40 of 108	63.0%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	42.8	42 of 84	50.0%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Nevada percentile	Rating
2018	59.9	37 of 105	64.8%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2018)72nd percentile+11 vs school

White (2018)65th percentile+3 vs school

Male (2018)63rd percentile~ school

Female (2018)62nd percentile~ school

Hispanic (2018)59th percentile~ school

Special Education (2018)50th percentile-11 vs school

English Language Learner (2018)48th percentile-13 vs school

By subject vs Nevada (2025-2026) ?

Reading37%-9 vs state

Mathematics26%-10 vs state

Science19%-7 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				SBAC Mathematics (2026)				SBAC Reading (2026)				SBAC Science (2026)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Directly certified (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SBAC Mathematics 6th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 7th Grade	SBAC Mathematics 8th Grade	SBAC Mathematics All Grades	SBAC Reading 6th Grade	SBAC Reading 7th Grade	SBAC Reading 8th Grade	SBAC Reading All Grades	SBAC Science 8th Grade	SBAC Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Hughes Charles Arthur Middle School	Public	6-8	550 Hafen Ln	Mesquite	89027	Clark County	Clark County	No	No	No	Yes	(702) 346-3250	552	29	19.0	40.8%	245 (44.4%)	5 (0.9%)	268 (48.6%)	7 (1.3%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.7%)	21 (3.8%)	30.7	92^nd of 148 public middle schools	37.8%		38.4	87^th of 151 public middle schools	42.4%	5	29.1	26.2	22.7	25.9	33.1	43.4	33.8	36.6	18.6	18.6	$22,923	$2,071	$20,852

Frequently Asked Questions about Hughes Charles Arthur Middle School

How many students attend Hughes Charles Arthur Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 552 students attended Hughes Charles Arthur Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Hughes Charles Arthur Middle School?

Students at Hughes Charles Arthur Middle School are 49% Hispanic, 44% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

What district is Hughes Charles Arthur Middle School in?

Clark County

What high school do graduates of Hughes Charles Arthur Middle School attend?

Students who attend Hughes Charles Arthur Middle School usually go on to attend Virgin Valley High School

Is Hughes Charles Arthur Middle School a good school?

Hughes Charles Arthur Middle School ranks 92^nd of 148 Nevada middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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