Girls Empowerment Middle School (Closed 2023)

4220 S. Maryland Parkway
Las Vegas, NV 89119
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 92 students in grades 6-8, Girls Empowerment Middle School 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 was ≤5% (which was lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 35-39% (which was lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 46:1 was higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
92 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NV)
#546 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
30%
35-39%
44%
≤20%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
46:1
17:1
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
57%
46%
Black
26%
12%
White
2%
26%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
11%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
98%
0.60
(22-23)
82.6%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Girls Empowerment Middle School's ranking?
Girls Empowerment Middle School is ranked #546 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Girls Empowerment Middle School?
92 students attend Girls Empowerment Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Girls Empowerment Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Girls Empowerment Middle School?
Girls Empowerment Middle School has a student ration of 46:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Girls Empowerment Middle School offer ?
Girls Empowerment Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Girls Empowerment Middle School part of?
Girls Empowerment Middle School is part of State Sponsored Charter Schools.

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