Serving 1,149 students in grades 6-8, Sawyer Grant 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 is 16% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,149 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grant Sawyer Middle School serves the southwest part of Las Vegas, NV, covering an attendance area of approximately 17.6 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the farthest edge of the zone being about 4.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sawyer Grant Middle School's student population of 1,149 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,149 students
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Year Founded
1994
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sawyer Grant Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sawyer Grant Middle School is 0.70, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#449 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
11%
6%
Hispanic
46%
46%
Black
26%
12%
White
8%
26%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
7%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40.4%
38.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
81%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Spirit
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sawyer Grant Middle School's ranking?
Sawyer Grant Middle School is ranked #449 out of 684 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Sawyer Grant Middle School often compared to?
Sawyer Grant Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fertitta Victoria Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% NV state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Sawyer Grant Middle School?
1,149 students attend Sawyer Grant Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Sawyer Grant Middle School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 8% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sawyer Grant Middle School?
Sawyer Grant Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sawyer Grant Middle School offer ?
Sawyer Grant Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sawyer Grant Middle School part of?
Sawyer Grant Middle School is part of Clark County School District.
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