Bracken Walter ES vs Smith J D MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Nevada, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bracken Walter ES
Las Vegas · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students
Smith J D MS
N Las Vegas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,181 students
| Measure | Bracken Walter ES Las Vegas, Nevada | Smith J D MS N Las Vegas, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #94 of 408 | #99 of 106 |
| National rank | #25020 of 50,301 | #15242 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 482 | 1,181 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 1,181 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 17% |
| city | Las Vegas | N Las Vegas |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bracken Walter ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 7.7).
- •Bracken Walter ES does better on math proficiency (56% vs 17%).
- •Bracken Walter ES does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 23%).
- •Bracken Walter ES does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 20.4).
- •Smith J D MS is the larger school with 1,181 students compared with 482.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bracken Walter ES better than Smith J D MS?
On the Success Index (US), Bracken Walter ES ranks higher (50.2 vs 7.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bracken Walter ES and Smith J D MS?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Las Vegas and N Las Vegas in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bracken Walter ES: 482. Smith J D MS: 1,181. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bracken Walter ES and Smith J D MS rank in Nevada?
Bracken Walter ES is 94th of 408 and Smith J D MS is 99th of 106 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).