Hughes Charles Arthur MS

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
550 Hafen Ln
Mesquite, NV 89027
541 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Charles Arthur Hughes (C.A.H.) Middle School, located in Mesquite, Nevada, serves the local community as the primary middle-level educational institution for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Clark County School District, the school is committed to providing a structured learning environment that bridges the transition between elementary and high school. The facility is situated on Hafen Lane, serving as a central hub for academic development, extracurricular participation, and social growth for the youth of Mesquite.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering both academic achievement and personal responsibility during the formative middle school years. Beyond the standard core curriculum, C.A.H. Middle School typically offers various opportunities for student involvement, including athletics, clubs, and elective programs designed to help students discover their interests and prepare for the rigors of high school. By focusing on a supportive campus culture, the school strives to equip its students with the skills necessary for long-term academic success and active citizenship within the community.
541
Total Students
32.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
102.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    270 (49.9 %)
  • White
    241 (44.5 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (2.4 %)
  • Asian
    7 (1.3 %)
  • Black
    5 (0.9 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    3 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
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: Yes
District: CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (702)346-3250
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 541
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 540
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 12

* 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 6 167
Grade 7 194
Grade 8 180
Gender Ratio