Lyon Mack MS

CLARK COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
179 S Andersen
Overton, NV 89040
404 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Mack Lyon Middle School, located in the rural community of Overton, Nevada, serves as the primary middle-level educational institution for the Moapa Valley area. As part of the Clark County School District, the school is situated in a tight-knit, semi-rural setting, which fosters a community-oriented atmosphere. The school typically serves students in grades 6 through 8, acting as a bridge between the local elementary schools and Moapa Valley High School. Because of its location, the school plays a central role in the lives of students residing in Overton, Logandale, and the surrounding desert communities.

Academically and extracurricularly, Mack Lyon Middle School emphasizes both foundational learning and student engagement through various programs tailored to a smaller student population. The school benefits from a close relationship with the surrounding community, which often supports school events and athletics. By focusing on the unique needs of early adolescents in a small-town environment, the school aims to provide a supportive transition period that prepares students for the challenges and opportunities of their high school years.
404
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
99.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    304 (75.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    67 (16.6 %)
  • American Indian
    16 (4.0 %)
  • Two or More
    12 (3.0 %)
  • Black
    3 (0.7 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    2 (0.5 %)
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)397-8610
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 404
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 401
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* 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 6 128
Grade 7 128
Grade 8 148
Gender Ratio