The top reported proficiency rate is 38% in English language arts. The lowest is 19% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle
Democracy Prep at Agassi Middle sits on West Lake Mead Boulevard in Las Vegas, serving grades six through eight as a state-sponsored charter school. It operates under the Nevada State Public Charter School Authority rather than a traditional local district, which places it within a growing network of publicly funded charter campuses across the state. The school's enrollment is modest for a middle school, with students distributed fairly evenly across the three grade levels.
The student body is predominantly Black, with a substantial Hispanic presence and very small numbers of students from other racial or ethnic backgrounds. Every student qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, which marks this as a school serving an economically disadvantaged community. Information on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the data provided, so those population details remain unknown here.
On state assessments, the most recent results show a mixed picture. English language arts proficiency is the relative bright spot, with roughly two-fifths of tested students meeting or exceeding standards. Math proficiency is considerably lower, with fewer than one in five students reaching proficiency. Science results land in a similar range to math. Participation rates were strong across all subjects. No multi-year trend data was available, so it is not possible from this data to say whether these results represent improvement, decline, or stability. Average scale scores were also missing. A parent weighing this school may want to ask the administration directly about growth trends, intervention strategies in math, and how the school supports students performing below grade level.
The surrounding neighborhood's housing market is more affordable than both the Nevada state benchmark and the national benchmark. Home values in the school's zip code have declined modestly over the past year, and rents have followed a similar downward path. For families considering relocation to the area, this translates into relatively accessible housing costs compared with much of the Las Vegas metro, though the declining values may reflect broader economic pressures in this part of the city. National economic context shows a thirty-year mortgage rate in the mid-six percent range and a national unemployment rate holding steady in the low fours, with real median household income having risen modestly in recent years.
As a charter school, Democracy Prep at Agassi operates with more autonomy than a traditional zoned public school but remains tuition-free and open to all students through an enrollment process. Its authorizing body, the State Public Charter School Authority, has been expanding charter options across Nevada. Publicly reported information indicates the authority has opened numerous new charter campuses recently in Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, and Sparks, with additional schools scheduled to open in the coming school year. This growth context means families in the area have an increasing array of charter options, though a charter closure in Las Vegas at the end of the prior school year also illustrates that charter availability can shift.
Several categories of information that would help round out a family's understanding were absent from the available data. The school's Title I status was not reported. Discipline data, course access details, staffing information, and attendance figures were not available. No program offerings, such as electives, extracurriculars, or specialized academic tracks, were listed. A neighborhood comparison positioning this school against nearby options was not provided. Civil rights data was also absent. Because this is a middle school serving only grades six through eight, there is no graduation rate to report, and that is expected given the grade band. Parents considering a visit would benefit from asking about the school's academic intervention model, its approach to math instruction given the current proficiency levels, and what support structures exist for the economically disadvantaged population it serves.
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