Summary:
ZIP code 89178 in Las Vegas contains a single middle school serving grades 6–8: Gunderson Barry and June Middle School, a 1,517-student campus in the Clark County district. Because there is no other middle school in the ZIP, the useful comparisons are against the district and the state of Nevada.
This school is a standout on nearly every measure. It ranked 24th of 148 Nevada middle schools in 2025‑26 (84th percentile, 4 stars), up from 34th three years earlier, and it outranks its own district, which sits at the 58th percentile. In 2025‑26, proficiency was 55.2% in math, 62.4% in reading, and 52.3% in science — 17 to 29 percentage points above state rates. Science showed the widest margin (+26.8 over state), while reading was the strongest subject in absolute terms. Eighth grade is the standout cohort, posting 61.4 in math and 65.9 in reading, with reading rising steadily by grade (58.5 → 63.3 → 65.9). Chronic absenteeism was 19.7%, below both district (27.0%) and state (25.5%).
Two trends are worth watching. Math improved 3.8 points year over year (51.4 → 55.2), but reading slipped 2.2 points (64.6 → 62.4) and science fell 3.0 points (55.3 → 52.3), even as the statewide rank climbed — meaning part of the gain reflects how other schools moved. Context also matters: the school reports 100% free/reduced lunch and a 22.6 student-teacher ratio (about 67 teachers, a rough estimate), with $10,392 per-student spending reported for 2023‑24 and no district or state benchmark available. For parents, the takeaway is a consistently 4-star, high-achieving school that beats its district in achievement, attendance, and ranking.
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