LAWRENCE & HEIDI CANARELLI MIDDLE SCHOOL

Lawrence & Heidi Canarelli 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 1,868 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 71 teachers, Lawrence & Heidi Canarelli Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 26:1. 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.

Lawrence & Heidi Canarelli Middle School, located in the southwest area of Las Vegas, Nevada, is a public school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Clark County School District. Named after the local philanthropists Lawrence and Heidi Canarelli, the school is known for its commitment to academic achievement and its efforts to foster a supportive community environment. The campus is designed to accommodate a diverse student body, offering a range of core curriculum subjects alongside various extracurricular activities, athletics, and elective programs aimed at promoting well-rounded student development.

The school places a significant emphasis on preparing middle schoolers for the transition to high school by encouraging both academic rigor and social-emotional growth. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Canarelli Middle School typically engages in community-building initiatives and maintains a focus on student safety and inclusivity. As part of a large urban school district, the institution utilizes district-wide resources and technology integration to enhance learning outcomes, striving to maintain a standard of excellence that reflects its reputation within the Las Vegas community.

For more information, contact Lawrence & Heidi Canarelli Middle School at (702) 799-1340 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.