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Desert Willow J-shs vs. Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs

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School Overview

School
Desert Willow J-shs
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs
245 N Pecos
Las Vegas, NV 89101
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8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 20 students in grades 6-12, Desert Willow J-shs ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-79% (which is approximately equal to the Nevada state average of 66%).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 54 students in grades 6-12, Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Type
Special
Special
Grades Offered
6-12
6-12
Total Students
20 students
54 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Desert Willow J-shs over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
60% | 40%
80% | 20%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Desert Willow J-shs.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs.
Total Classroom Teachers
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18 teachers
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This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
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3:1
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This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clark County School District and the state of Nevada, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

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#141 out of 684 schools in NV
(Top 30%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
21-39%
(Top 1% in NV)(13-14 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 20% in NV)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Desert Willow J-shs who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clark County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clark County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-79%
(Top 1% in NV)(13-14 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 50% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Desert Willow J-shs who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clark County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2013-14 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clark County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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<50%
(Top 10% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Top 1% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
<50%
(Bottom 50% in NV)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Desert Willow J-shs with the average graduation rate observed in the Clark County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs with the average graduation rate observed in the Clark County School District and Nevada public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Desert Willow J-shs by grade.
This chart displays the students of Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs by grade.
Grade 6 Students
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8
Grade 7 Students
3
6
Grade 8 Students
2
8
Grade 9 Students
5
9
Grade 10 Students
2
9
Grade 11 Students
6
6
Grade 12 Students
2
7
Ungraded Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Desert Willow J-shs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2015-16 school year.
% Asian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Desert Willow J-shs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2018-19 school year.
% Hispanic
25%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Desert Willow J-shs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
25%
50%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Desert Willow J-shs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
40%
19%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Desert Willow J-shs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
5%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Desert Willow J-shs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Two or more races
5%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Desert Willow J-shs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clark County School District and in Nevada, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.72
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Desert Willow J-shs, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clark County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clark County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
98%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Desert Willow J-shs, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clark County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clark County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
(15-16 School Year Data)
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Desert Willow J-shs, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clark County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2015-16 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Miley Achievement Ctr J-shs, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clark County School District and Nevada, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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