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 19:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Girls Empowerment Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
92 students
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#546 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
26%
Student-Teacher Ratio
46:1
19:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
6%
Hispanic
57%
45%
Black
26%
12%
White
2%
27%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
11%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
80%
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 19:1.
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 School District.
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