The top reported proficiency rate is 17% in English language arts. The lowest is 5% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Orr William E Ms
Orr William E Middle School sits in Las Vegas, serving the middle school grade band as part of the Clark County School District. It is a regular public school, not a charter or magnet, and it draws from a neighborhood where home values sit below both state and national benchmarks and have been declining modestly over the past year.
The school's state assessment results from the most recent testing cycle paint a difficult academic picture. In math, only a small fraction of tested students reached proficiency. English language arts fared somewhat better but still showed a low share of proficient students. Science results were also low. Participation was strong across all three subjects, with nearly all eligible students tested, so these results reflect the full student body rather than a partial sample. No multi-year trend data was available, so it is not possible to say whether these levels represent a decline, a plateau, or something else. A parent considering this school may want to ask about the school's improvement plan and what interventions are in place for math and reading support.
The student body is sizable for a middle school, with enrollment distributed across its grade levels. Every student qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, which means the school serves an entirely high-poverty population. Hispanic students make up the largest share of enrollment, followed by a substantial Black student population. Smaller numbers of Asian, white, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, American Indian or Alaska Native, and multiracial students round out the enrollment. Data on students with individualized education programs and English learners was not reported, so the size of those populations is not visible here. A parent whose child falls into either group would want to ask the school directly about services and staffing.
The surrounding community context is sparse in the available data. No locale brief was provided for this part of Las Vegas, so there is little here on neighborhood character, nearby amenities, or transportation. The housing data tells part of the story. Home values in the school's zip code are well below the Nevada statewide benchmark and also below the national benchmark, and they have been falling year over year. Rents in the area are modest and have held roughly flat. For a family weighing whether to rent or buy in this attendance zone, renting currently costs less per month than carrying a mortgage on a typical home here, even before factoring in property taxes and maintenance. The price-to-income ratio sits above the national level, meaning homes here are somewhat expensive relative to local earnings, though prices are lower in absolute terms than in much of the state.
Several data sections that would help a parent form a fuller picture were absent. No course access information was available, so the narrative cannot speak to which electives, advanced courses, or enrichment programs the school offers. No staffing data was provided, so class sizes, teacher experience, and retention are unknown here. No attendance or discipline data was reported. No Title I status was listed, though the universal free-or-reduced-price lunch rate strongly suggests the school receives federal support for high-poverty populations. The Clark County School District brief returned no parent-relevant policy, curriculum, or facility changes. A parent would benefit from visiting the school, speaking with administrators, and asking directly about academic interventions, electives, special education services, and English learner support before making a decision.
This is a school serving a high-poverty community in an affordable corner of Las Vegas, with state test results that indicate real academic challenges. The data gaps mean much of what a parent needs to know is not captured here, and direct contact with the school is the best next step.
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