Summary:
The 89129 zip code in Las Vegas, Nevada is home to two middle schools: Leavitt Justice Myron E Middle School and Molasky Irwin & Susan Junior High School. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and are part of the Clark County school district.
Based on the available data, Leavitt Justice Myron E Middle School appears to be the stronger performing school, with a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger and higher proficiency rates in math, reading, and science compared to Molasky Irwin & Susan Junior High School, which has a 1-star rating. Molasky Irwin & Susan Junior High School struggles academically, with proficiency rates well below the Clark County and Nevada state averages across all subject areas and grade levels.
Both schools have high chronic absenteeism rates, exceeding 26%, and serve a high-need student population, with 100% of their students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. While Molasky Irwin & Susan Junior High School spends more per student and has a lower student-teacher ratio, it is underperforming academically compared to Leavitt Justice Myron E Middle School, suggesting that simply increasing funding and reducing class sizes may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes.
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