The top reported proficiency rate is 39% in English language arts. The lowest is 9% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Jacobson Walter Es
Jacobson Walter Elementary sits in the western reaches of Las Vegas, serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the Clark County School District. It is a regular public school, neither a charter nor a magnet, drawing from the surrounding residential area near Boseck Drive in the 89145 zip code.
The student body is mid-sized for an elementary campus. Hispanic students form the largest group, followed by white and Black students, with smaller proportions of Asian, multiracial, American Indian, and Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students. Every student qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, which marks this as a school serving an economically disadvantaged community. Data on English learners and students with individualized education programs was not available, so those populations cannot be characterized here.
On state assessments administered through the SBAC, Jacobson Walter shows mixed results across subjects. English language arts proficiency sits below the state midpoint, with roughly four in ten tested students reaching proficiency. Mathematics is lower still, with about three in ten meeting the standard. Science results are particularly weak, with only a small fraction of tested students demonstrating proficiency. Participation rates were strong across all three subjects. No multi-year trend data was available, so it is not possible to say whether performance is improving, declining, or holding steady. Average scale scores were also missing from the available data. A parent considering this school may want to ask about what interventions and supports are in place, particularly in math and science instruction.
The surrounding housing market tells a story of a moderately priced Las Vegas neighborhood. Typical home values in this zip code sit below the Nevada state benchmark but above the national figure. Values have dipped slightly over the past year, roughly tracking the broader state softening. For families weighing rent versus ownership, the monthly cost of renting comes in lower than the estimated monthly mortgage payment, which could matter for households watching their budget. The broader economic backdrop includes a national unemployment rate holding steady and mortgage rates that have fluctuated within a narrow band in recent months.
Clark County School District is among the largest districts in the country, and the scale of its operations shapes what individual schools can offer. We searched for recent district-level changes that might affect families, such as policy shifts, curriculum updates, or tax measures. The search returned results focused on county geography and government structure rather than school district policy or curriculum changes with lasting parent impact.
Several data points that parents often ask about were absent. There was no information on the school's Title I status, though the universal free-or-reduced-price-lunch rate strongly suggests it receives Title I funding. Staffing ratios, teacher experience, attendance patterns, and disciplinary data were not provided. Program offerings, such as before- and after-school care, extracurriculars, or specialized academic programs, were not available. The school's locale classification, which would describe whether it sits in a city, suburb, town, or rural setting, was also missing, though its Las Vegas address places it firmly in an urban context.
What the available picture suggests is a neighborhood elementary school serving a working-class community in Las Vegas, with academic results that trail state averages and particular ground to make up in science. Families for whom proximity, community connection, and a familiar public school experience matter most may find value here, particularly if they are prepared to supplement academic support at home. Those prioritizing stronger proficiency outcomes or specialized programming may want to explore other options within the district and ask Jacobson Walter's leadership directly about improvement plans and available student supports.
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