THERON L SWAINSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Theron L Swainston 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 1,000 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 42 teachers, Theron L Swainston Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. 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.

Theron L. Swainston Middle School, located in North Las Vegas, Nevada, serves as a public educational institution within the Clark County School District. Situated on West Gilmore Avenue, the school is dedicated to fostering academic growth and personal development for students in the middle school grade levels. As part of one of the largest school districts in the United States, Swainston Middle School implements district-wide curriculum standards while striving to create an environment that supports the unique social, emotional, and intellectual needs of adolescents during their transition from elementary to high school.

Beyond core academics, Swainston Middle School typically offers a range of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, clubs, and arts programs, designed to encourage student engagement and school spirit. The school plays an active role in the North Las Vegas community, aiming to partner with families to build a collaborative learning culture. By focusing on essential skills such as critical thinking and technological literacy, the school prepares its diverse student body for the challenges of secondary education and future college and career readiness.

For more information, contact Theron L Swainston Middle School at (702) 799-4860 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3500 W. Gilmore Ave.
North Las Vegas, NV 89032
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THERON L SWAINSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in North Las Vegas, NV with about 1,000 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Nevada

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Clark County
Total Students:
1,000
Teachers:
42
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 1,000 students

Hispanic/Latino
51.2%
Black or African American
29.9%
White
8.6%
Two or more races
4.9%
Asian
3.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.7%

Female
50.8%
Male
49.2%

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.