At a glance
Reported students
1,313
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
54
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
24.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nevada middle enrollment
86th percentile
Compared with 114 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
603
Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS: 1,313 reported students.
State peer staffing position
82nd percentile
24.3:1 reported; state peer median 21.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,336
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Student–teacher ratio
- 24.7:1
What the reported data says about Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS
Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Las Vegas. It is one of 368 current school records connected to Clark County. NCES reports 1,313 students for 2024–25.
Among 114 middle schools in Nevada with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 843.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 24.3:1, above the Nevada median of 21.1:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (28.5%) and White (23.2%). English learners represent 4.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS
- 1How do the reported 24.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 54 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.58
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.49
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White23.2%
- Hispanic28.5%
- Black13.9%
- Asian17.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.8%
- Multiracial14%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Clark County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Greenspun Barbara & Hank JHS
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,312 reported students
Johnson Walter JHS Academy of Int'l Studies
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,329 reported students
Findlay Clifford O MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,333 reported students
Harney Kathleen & Tim MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,292 reported students
Faiss Wilbur & Theresa MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,284 reported students
Hyde Park MS
Middle · Grades 06–08
1,371 reported students
Public schools near Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gunderson Barry and June MS Middle · Clark County | 06–08 | 1,517 | 2 mi |
| Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi MS Middle · Clark County | 06–08 | 1,540 | 2.8 mi |
| Silvestri Charles JHS Middle · Clark County | 06–08 | 1,076 | 4.5 mi |
| Schofield Jack Lund MS Middle · Clark County | 06–08 | 988 | 5.5 mi |
| Sawyer Grant MS Middle · Clark County | 06–08 | 1,149 | 5.8 mi |
| Faiss Wilbur & Theresa MS Middle · Clark County | 06–08 | 1,284 | 5.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS
What grades does Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS serve?
Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Clark County.
How many students attend Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS?
Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS reported 1,313 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 114 Nevada middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,336 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS?
The calculated ratio is 24.3:1, based on 1,313 students and 54 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Nevada median for the same school level is 21.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS a public, charter, or magnet school?
Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Clark County attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS in?
Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS is part of Clark County, based in Las Vegas, NV, which operates 368 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Tarkanian Lois & Jerry MS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Gunderson Barry and June MS (2 mi), Canarelli Lawrence & Heidi MS (2.8 mi), Silvestri Charles JHS (4.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.