J D SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL
J D Smith Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Clark County school district, located in North Las Vegas, NV with about 1,019 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 47 teachers, J D Smith Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
J.D. Smith Middle School, located in North Las Vegas, Nevada, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Clark County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By offering a comprehensive curriculum tailored to the needs of middle school-aged students, the faculty and staff aim to bridge the gap between elementary and high school, preparing students for future academic success and civic responsibility.
Beyond its core academic offerings, J.D. Smith Middle School places significant value on community integration and student well-being. The school actively works to create a culture that encourages inclusivity and resilience, often utilizing various extracurricular programs and support systems to help students navigate the challenges of adolescence. Located in the heart of North Las Vegas, the school serves as a vital community hub, striving to empower its diverse student body to achieve their potential and contribute positively to the surrounding area.
For more information, contact J D Smith Middle School at (702) 799-7080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
North Las Vegas, NV 89030
(702) 799-7080
J D SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in North Las Vegas, NV with about 1,019 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Nevada
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Clark County
- Total Students:
- 1,019
- Teachers:
- 47
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,019 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending J D SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 91% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 90.9%
- Black or African American
- 6.7%
- White
- 1.1%
- Two or more races
- 0.8%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.1%
- Male
- 52.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.