ERNEST BECKER MIDDLE SCHOOL

Ernest Becker Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Clark County school district, located in Las Vegas, NV with about 1,378 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 56 teachers, Ernest Becker Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. 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.

Ernest Becker Middle School, located in the Summerlin area of Las Vegas, serves as a public educational institution within the Clark County School District. Named after the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and cultural anthropologist Ernest Becker, the school is situated in a quiet residential neighborhood and caters to students in grades 6 through 8. It is generally recognized for its focus on providing a structured middle school environment that emphasizes academic readiness and personal growth during the transition between elementary and high school.

The school community places an emphasis on fostering a supportive learning atmosphere, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs intended to keep students engaged outside of the classroom. As part of the larger Clark County system, the school follows district-wide curriculum standards while striving to maintain strong communication between faculty, students, and parents. For families residing in the 89134 zip code, Becker Middle School serves as a primary hub for local middle-grades education, working to balance rigorous academics with the social and emotional development characteristic of the early teenage years.

For more information, contact Ernest Becker Middle School at (702) 799-4460 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.