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MIDDLE SCHOOLS
The STEAM Academy at Jim Bridger Middle School Level: Middle School Grades: 6-8 Year Magnet Program Established: 2003 Magnet Type: School-within-a-school School Type: Title I, Urban Magnet School Enrollment: 486 Total School Enrollment: 1,437 Programs offered: Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics Curriculum: Biomedicine, Robotics, Informational Technology, Cybersecurity, Fine Arts, Project Lead the Way, Blended Learning, Project-Based Learning Unique School Features: Z Space Lab, Garden Awards/Distinctions: Magnet School of Distinction, Nationally Certified Magnet School, Governor’s STEM School School Website: https://www.bridgerms.org/
Brown Academy of International Studies Level: Middle School Grades: 6-8 Year Magnet Program Established: 2015 Magnet Type: School-within-a-school School Type: Title I, Suburban Magnet School Enrollment: 186 Total School Enrollment: 1,160 Programs offered: International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme (MYP), Years 1-3 Curriculum: NVACS, Blended Learning, Project-Based Learning, Study Sync, Illustrative Math, Aleks Unique School Features: Robotics, T.V. Productions with studio, Musical Theater, Foreign Language, Award-Winning Fine Arts, Show Choir, Jazz Band Awards/Distinctions: MSA Middle School Poster Winner, USA 7 Rugby Cup Art Winner for CCSD (2012-2019), VEX Robotics – Most Creative Award, Basketball District Championship Winners, Music in the Parks- Awarded Excellent/Good for Band, Orchestra, and Choir, CCSD Festival Rating of Excellent/Good for Choir, Band, and Orchestra, Festival Rating of Superior for Show Choir School Website: www.brownjhs.org
Cashman Middle School, Academy of Mathematics, Science and Engineering Level: Middle School Grades: 6-8 Year Magnet Program Established: 2008 Magnet Type: School-within-a-school School Type: Title I, Urban Magnet School Enrollment: 480 Total School Enrollment: 1,560 Programs offered: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Curriculum: Engineering, Accelerated math program, Project Lead the Way, Project-Based Learning, Computer Science, Fine Arts Unique School Features: Award-winning Fine Arts Programs, PLTW Middle School Computer Science Courses, Academic Teams in each grade level, Counselors cycle with students, Students experience multiple strands of engineering in 3 years, school garden Awards/Distinctions: Magnet School of Excellence, Magnet School of Distinction, National Demonstration School, Governor’s STEM School, Verizon Computer Science Grant School Website: www.cashmanms.org
Robert O. Gibson Leadership Academy Level: Middle School Grades: 6-8 Year Magnet Program Established: 2008 Magnet Type: School-within-a-school School Type: Title I, Urban Magnet School Enrollment: 408 Total School Enrollment: 1,262 Programs offered: Leadership Curriculum: AVID Unique School Features: House Rewards System, Internationally Recognized Robotics Team, Leadership Ambassador Outreach Program, Drumline Program Awards/Distinctions: Magnet School of Excellence, AVID Certified School, Spirit of Nevada Student Council Award, Quiet Storm Foundation Student Award School Website: www.rogibson.org
Kenny C. Guinn STEM Academy Level: Middle School Grades: 6-8 Year Magnet Program Established: 2015 Magnet Type: School-within-a-school School Type: Title I, Urban Magnet School Enrollment: 435 Total School Enrollment: 1,290 Programs offered: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Curriculum: Accelerated Math and Science Curriculum, Robotics, Coding, Graphic Design, Music Technology, Spanish, Project Lead the Way, Project-Based Learning Unique School Features: Robotics Lab, 1:1 iPad school Awards/Distinctions: Magnet School of Distinction, VEX Robotics VRC Runner Up, Vex Robotics Think Award, NCWIT 2019 Inspiration Award Winners School Website: https://guinntitans.org/
Hyde Park Academy of Science and Mathematics Level: Middle School Grades: 6-8 Year Magnet Program Established: 1994 Magnet Type: School-within-a-school School Type: Urban Magnet School Enrollment: 900 Total School Enrollment: 1600 Programs offered: STEM Academy Curriculum: Project-Based Learning; Two-year course acceleration; High School credit opportunities all content areas; Competition Participation; Emphasis on Growth Mindset; Experiential application cross-curricular Unique School Features: DaVinci Philosophy incorporated throughout, First Middle School Magnet Program established in Las Vegas Awards/Distinctions: Magnet School of Excellence, Governor’s STEM School School Website: www.hydeparkms.org
Walter Johnson Junior High School – Academy of International Studies Level: Middle School Grades: 6-8 Year Magnet Program Established: 2015 Magnet Type: School-within-a-school School Type: Title I, Urban Magnet School Enrollment: 602 Total School Enrollment: 1630 Programs offered: International Baccalaureate Curriculum: International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Years 1 - 3 Unique School Features: IB is implemented school-wide, with every student. Robotics lab Awards/Distinctions: Magnet School of Distinction School Website: schools.ccsd.net/johnson/
KO Knudson Academy of the Arts Level: Middle School Grades: 6-8 Year Magnet Program Established: 1996 Magnet Type: School-within-a-school School Type: Urban Magnet School Enrollment: 671 Total School Enrollment: 1340 Programs offered: Band, Ballet Folklorico, Choir, Computer Graphic Design, Dance, Mariachi, Orchestra, Theatre, Technical Theatre, TV Production, Visual Arts Curriculum: Arts Integration, Project Based Learning Unique School Features: On-campus Performance Venue, TV Broadcasting Studio, Two Dance Studios, Black Box Theatre, Two Graphic Design Labs, School Garden, Greenhouse, Parent Engagement Center Awards/Distinctions: Certified Magnet School, Magnet School of Distinction, ASN Arts Integration Award, Nationally Recognized Performing and Media Arts Programs School Website: https://www.knudsonms.org
Lied STEM Academy Level: Middle School Grades: 6-8 Year Magnet Program Established: 2018 Magnet Type: Whole School School Type: MSAP, Suburban Magnet School Enrollment: 1,400 Total School Enrollment: 1,400 Programs offered: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Curriculum: Architecture & Construction Management, Robotic Automation & Manufacturing, Computer Science with IT & Cybersecurity, Project Lead The Way, Project and Inquiry-Based Learning, Blended Learning Unique School Features Innovative Learning Spaces, Robotics Lab, Construction Lab, Media Center, Hands-on-Learning, School-wide cross-curricular projects replacing semester exams, Active Advisory Board, Major Community & Industry Partnerships Awards/Distinctions: Nevada Governor Designated STEM School, PLTW Showcase School, Vex Robotics World Qualifier, Superior Rated Performing Arts Groups. School Website: https://liedstemacademy.tech
Jo Mackey iLead Academy for the Digital Sciences Level: Elementary School Grades: K - 8 Year Magnet Program Established: 2004 Magnet Type: Whole School School Type: Title I, Urban Magnet School Enrollment: 490 Total School Enrollment: 560 Programs offered: Leadership and Communication Curriculum: Blended Learning, Project-Based Learning, Reach and Rise Program, Drone Technology, Robotics, STEM courses, 90 students per grade level Unique School Features: Exploration Courses (elective offerings), Global Communication Lab, Leadership Development Program, Lego Robotics Teams (Junior and Intermediate), Project-Based Learning Lab, School/Community Garden, Baseball Team, Archery, Choir, Various Clubs, Golf, Tennis, Daily Broadcast Lab, Choir (3-5), Student Council, Service-Learning Community Partners (at each grade-level), Rubik’s Cube Team (Cubeologists) Awards/Distinctions: Magnet School of Excellence or Distinction from 2004 to 2019, Nationally Certified Magnet School, 5 STAR CCSD School, Superintendents Honor Roll School Recipient 2018-2019, and First Lego League Southern Nevada State Champions 2013 to 2019 School Website: www.jomackeymagnet.org
Roy W. Martin Middle School and International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Level: Middle School Grades: 6-8 Year Magnet Program Established: 2002 Magnet Type: School-within-a-school School Type: Title I, Urban Magnet School Enrollment: 669 Total School Enrollment: 1,520 Programs offered: International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme Years 1 - 3 Curriculum: IB Middle Years Programme, PBIS, Spanish Literacy program for native speakers, two years of high school math credit available; two years of high school foreign language credit available Unique School Features: Robotics Lab, TV Production Studio, Spanish Literacy program for native speakers Awards/Distinctions: Magnet School of Excellence, Nevada PBIS Bronze Award, National Gold Council of Excellence Student Council Award, Spirit of Nevada Student Council Award, Nevada Cyber Robotics Coding Competition 2nd Place, CCSD 8th Grade Spelling Bee 1st Place, National Congressional App Challenge, 2nd Place, Nevada Chess Scholarship Competition, 4th Place, MathLeague.org, 8th grade team, 1st Place, MathLeague.org, 7th grade individual award, 1st place School Website: www.roymartinms.org
Mike O’Callaghan i3 Learn Academy Level: Middle School Grades: 6-8 Year Magnet Program Established: 2018 Magnet Type: Whole School School Type: MSAP, Title I, Urban Magnet School Enrollment: 1,355 Total School Enrollment: 1,355 Programs offered: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Curriculum: Robotics/Computer Science, Video Game Design, Video Production, Web Design, Code.org, Project Lead the Way, Mastery Coding, ALEKS Unique School Features: Blended learning, Flexible Seating, Learning Lab, Video Production Studio, zSpace Lab Awards/Distinctions: MSAP Recipient, NCWIT (National Center for Women in Information Technology) student winner for Aspirations in Computing, Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship recipient, MSA Excellence Award Recipient and Nevada Governor Designated STEM School. School Website: https://www.occomets.org/
Thurman White Academy of the Performing Arts Level: Middle School Grades: 6-8 Year Magnet Program Established: 2014 Magnet Type: Whole School School Type: Title I, Urban Magnet School Enrollment: 1,600 Total School Enrollment: 1,600 Programs offered: Band, Orchestra, Choir, Dance, Theatre, Media Arts, and Visual Arts Curriculum: ELA & Math IXL, ALEKS, READ180, Math 360, Reading Plus Unique School Features: Music Production Studio, Digital Keyboard Lab Awards/Distinctions: Magnet School of Distinction, Magnet School of Excellence, New and Emerging Magnet School of Excellence Award, Bronze Award Winner for Best of Las Vegas Middle Schools School Website: www.thurmanwhitems.com |
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