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White Thurman Academy Of The Arts Ms

1661 Galleria Dr, Henderson, NV, 89014

About White Thurman Academy Of The Arts Ms

White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School is a public magnet middle school in the Clark County School District that serves students in grades 6–8. The school has about 1,530 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 24:1, which shows that the campus is big and busy. The students come from a wide range of ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds, which is typical of the Henderson and Las Vegas area. The school is known for its arts-integrated approach to education, which combines core academic subjects with classes in music, dance, theater, and visual arts. About 32% of students do well enough in math to be considered proficient, while 64% do well enough in reading. This data shows that students do better in subjects that are based on literacy. Teaching focuses on creativity, working together, and the basics of schoolwork. The school is in a growing suburban area and gets money from the district and has access to cultural resources. White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School is known for its focus on the arts, its diverse student body, and its strong reading results, making it one of the top schools in Nevada.

White Thurman Academy Of The Arts Ms Contact Information

Address

1661 Galleria Dr, Henderson, NV, 89014

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Phone

(702) 799-0777

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Website

ccsd.net

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 64%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 64% in Reading.
64
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1533
Total Students
$61320
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 133 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at White Thurman Academy Of The Arts Ms

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More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 6:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 27.4%
Asian 3.98%
Hispanic 46.84%
Black 10.11%
Two+ Races 10.05%
Native Am. 0.26%
White
27.4%
Asian
3.98%
Hispanic
46.84%
Black
10.11%
Two+ Races
10.05%
Native Am.
0.26%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 1533
66.01%
1012 Female
33.72%
517 Male

Student Population

1533 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

306 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

White Thurman Academy of the Arts Middle School continues to rank among the top middle schools in Nevada, performing significantly above Clark County and state averages on standardized assessments, particularly in reading and science.

FAQ

Q1. Does the school put a lot of emphasis on developing creativity and the arts?

Ans. Arts-based activities encourage people to be creative.

Q2. Do performances or exhibits happen at school?

Ans. Students can show off their work at events and presentations.

Q3. What does the school do to help students work together?

Ans. Working together and doing group projects are important.

Q4. Are there arts programs outside of school?

Ans. Students can join clubs that are related to their creative interests.

Q5. Does the school give students credit for their work?

Ans. School recognition programs are ways to recognize accomplishments.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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