Serving 401 students in grades 6-8, Lyon Mack Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 401 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Mack Lyon Middle School serves the northeast part of Overton, NV, covering an extensive area of approximately 1992.5 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 20 to 30 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 39.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lyon Mack Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Lyon Mack Middle School's student population of 401 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
401 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2013
School Calendar
School Rankings
Lyon Mack 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 Lyon Mack Middle School is 0.38, which is less 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
#83 out of 684 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
30%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
44%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
16%
46%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
77%
26%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.4%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
81%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lyon Mack Middle School's ranking?
Lyon Mack Middle School is ranked #83 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Lyon Mack Middle School?
401 students attend Lyon Mack Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Lyon Mack Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Lyon Mack Middle School?
Lyon Mack Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Lyon Mack Middle School offer ?
Lyon Mack Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Lyon Mack Middle School part of?
Lyon Mack Middle School is part of Clark County School District.
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