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Desert Willow J-shs vs. Variety 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%
Variety J-shs
2800 E Stewart Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89101
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
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 106 students in grades 6-12, Variety 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 bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Special
Special
Grades Offered
6-12
6-12
Total Students
20 students
106 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 Variety J-shs over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
60% | 40%
78% | 22%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Desert Willow J-shs.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Variety J-shs.

Test Scores

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#660 out of 684 schools in NV
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Variety 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)
≤10%
(Bottom 50% 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 Variety 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)
≤10%
(Bottom 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 Variety 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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≤20%
(Bottom 50% in NV)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Variety J-shs who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science 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.
<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 Variety 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 Variety J-shs by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
10
Grade 7 Students
3
9
Grade 8 Students
2
13
Grade 9 Students
5
9
Grade 10 Students
2
18
Grade 11 Students
6
10
Grade 12 Students
2
11
Ungraded Students
-
26

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 Variety 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 2014-15 school year.
% Asian
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6%
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 Variety 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 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
25%
40%
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 Variety 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%
18%
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 Variety 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%
20%
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 Variety 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%
3%
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 Variety 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.
% Two or more races
5%
13%
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 Variety 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
0.75
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 Variety 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%
96%
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 Variety 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)
4%
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 Variety 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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