Serving 1,567 students in grades 6-8, Lied Stem Academy Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 51% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,567 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Lied Middle School serves the west part of Las Vegas, NV, covering an area of approximately 6.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lied Stem Academy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lied Stem Academy Middle School's student population of 1,567 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,567 students
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Explore. Navigate. Excel.
School Rankings
Lied Stem Academy Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lied Stem Academy Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#88 out of 684 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
39%
46%
Black
10%
12%
White
35%
26%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
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 Lied Stem Academy Middle School's ranking?
Lied Stem Academy Middle School is ranked #88 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Lied Stem Academy Middle School often compared to?
Lied Stem Academy Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hyde Park Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Lied Stem Academy Middle School?
1,567 students attend Lied Stem Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Lied Stem Academy Middle School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lied Stem Academy Middle School?
Lied Stem Academy Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lied Stem Academy Middle School offer ?
Lied Stem Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lied Stem Academy Middle School part of?
Lied Stem Academy Middle School is part of Clark County School District.
In what neighborhood is Lied Stem Academy Middle School located?
Lied Stem Academy Middle School is located in the Rancho neighborhood of Las Vegas, NV. There are 10 other public schools located in Rancho.
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