Brown B Mahlon JHS

804 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

B. Mahlon Brown Junior High School, located in Henderson, Nevada, serves as a key academic institution within the Clark County School District. The school is named in honor of B. Mahlon Brown, a prominent Nevada judge and state senator who played a significant role in the development of the region. As a junior high school, it focuses on the unique developmental needs of early adolescents, typically serving students in grades 6 through 8, and aims to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school preparation.

The school is situated in the historic section of Henderson, contributing to a sense of community stability in the 89015 area. Like many schools in the district, B. Mahlon Brown emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that includes core subjects such as mathematics, science, language arts, and social studies, while often providing elective opportunities in arts, technology, and athletics. The institution strives to foster a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic achievement and social-emotional growth, preparing its students for success as they transition into their high school years.

804

Total Students

46.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Brown B Mahlon JHS
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	287
Black	130
Asian	24
Two or More	70
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	12

Hispanic
287 (35.7 %)
White
276 (34.3 %)
Black
130 (16.2 %)
Two or More
70 (8.7 %)
Asian
24 (3.0 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (1.5 %)
American Indian
5 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(702)799-8900
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	804
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	46.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	770
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 239

Grade 7 277

Grade 8 288

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Brown B Mahlon JHS
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	239
Grade 7	277
Grade 8	288

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Brown B Mahlon JHS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	363	45.1%
Male	441	54.9%

Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Pinecrest Academy Virtual

STATE-SPONSORED CHARTER SCHOOLS

Charter School 78 Students

225 Grand Cadence Dr.
Henderson, NV 89015 (1.5 miles away)

Middle School 6th - 10th