Morris Behavior Junior/Senior High School (Closed 2018)

Serving 40 students in grades 6-12, Morris Behavior Junior/Senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was higher than the Nevada state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the Nevada state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 was lower than the Nevada state level of 19:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
40 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NV)
(15-16)
≥50%
39%
(15-16)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
19:1
American Indian
(15-16)
n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)
2%
6%
Hispanic
(15-16)
53%
42%
Black
(15-16)
28%
10%
White
(15-16)
15%
34%
Hawaiian
(15-16)
2%
1%
Two or more races
(15-16)
n/a
6%
n/a
(14-15)
<50%
75%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
2%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% NV state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NV state average).
What is the graduation rate of Morris Behavior Junior/Senior High School?
The graduation rate of Morris Behavior Junior/Senior High School is 50%, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 75%.
How many students attend Morris Behavior Junior/Senior High School?
40 students attend Morris Behavior Junior/Senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Morris Behavior Junior/Senior High School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Morris Behavior Junior/Senior High School?
Morris Behavior Junior/Senior High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Morris Behavior Junior/Senior High School offer ?
Morris Behavior Junior/Senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Morris Behavior Junior/Senior High School part of?
Morris Behavior Junior/Senior High School is part of Clark County School District.

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