The top reported proficiency rate is 51% in English language arts. The lowest is 35% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Faiss Wilbur & Theresa Ms
Faiss Wilbur & Theresa Middle School sits in the southwestern reaches of Las Vegas, part of the Clark County School District, serving grades six through eight. It is a regular public school with a large enrollment for a middle school, with each grade level carrying a similar share of students.
The student body reflects the diversity that characterizes much of the Las Vegas valley. Hispanic students form the largest single group, followed by White and Black students in similar proportions. Asian students, students of two or more races, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander students, and American Indian or Alaska Native students round out the population. Every student at the school qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, which places Faiss among schools serving a predominantly economically disadvantaged community. Data on English learner enrollment and special education participation was not available in the provided records, so those figures are left out here rather than estimated. Because the school serves only middle school grades, no graduation rate applies.
On state assessments administered under Nevada's SBAC framework, the school's results paint a mixed picture. English language arts stands as the relative bright spot, with roughly half of tested students reaching proficiency. Science results landed somewhat below that mark. Math proficiency was the lowest of the three subjects reported, with about a third of students meeting the bar. Participation rates were strong across all three subjects. Average scale scores were not reported in the data. No multi-year trend information was available, which means there is no way to tell from this material whether these results represent improvement, decline, or stability over time. A parent evaluating academic trajectory may want to ask the school directly about year-over-year performance and what interventions are in place for math specifically.
The surrounding housing market gives context for families considering a move into the attendance zone. Home values in the school's zip code sit above the Nevada state benchmark and well above the national one, though values have been declining modestly over the past year. Rents in the area are also slightly down year over year. For a family weighing buying versus renting, renting currently costs less per month than carrying a mortgage at prevailing interest rates, though the gap is not enormous. The price-to-income ratio for the area runs above the national midpoint, meaning homes here stretch local incomes more than the typical American market does. National unemployment sits in a stable range.
Information on school programs, course access, extracurricular offerings, staffing ratios, discipline data, and attendance patterns was not included in the available data. The school's Title I status and magnet designation were also not reported, though the universal free or reduced-price lunch rate suggests the school likely operates under a community eligibility provision. Parents looking for details on gifted programs, athletics, arts, or career exploration pathways would need to contact the school or district directly, as none of that information was available to include here.
Clark County School District, the parent district, is one of the largest in the country. A search for recent district-level policy changes, curriculum updates, or budget decisions with direct parent impact did not return useful results, so nothing specific to district initiatives is included in this account.
What the available information does convey is a large, economically disadvantaged, racially diverse middle school in a Las Vegas neighborhood where housing costs run above state and national levels. Academic performance shows a clear strength in English language arts, a middling result in science, and a weaker showing in math. For families zoned for Faiss, the English results may offer reassurance about literacy instruction, while the math results are an area worth probing with school leadership before enrollment decisions are finalized.
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