Burkholder Lyal Academy of Environmental Science vs McCaw Gordon ES
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.
Burkholder Lyal Academy of Environmental Science
Henderson · Public middle · Grades 6–8
495 students
McCaw Gordon ES
Henderson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
730 students
| Measure | Burkholder Lyal Academy of Environmental Science Henderson, Nevada | McCaw Gordon ES Henderson, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #55 of 106 | #79 of 408 |
| National rank | #12957 of 15,369 | #23189 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 495 | 730 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 730 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 64% |
| city | Henderson | Henderson |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCaw Gordon ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 24.4).
- •McCaw Gordon ES does better on math proficiency (64% vs 22%).
- •McCaw Gordon ES does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 43%).
- •Burkholder Lyal Academy of Environmental Science does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 17.8).
- •McCaw Gordon ES is the larger school with 730 students compared with 495.
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 Burkholder Lyal Academy of Environmental Science better than McCaw Gordon ES?
On the Success Index (US), McCaw Gordon ES ranks higher (52.8 vs 24.4 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 Burkholder Lyal Academy of Environmental Science and McCaw Gordon ES?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Henderson and Henderson in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burkholder Lyal Academy of Environmental Science: 495. McCaw Gordon ES: 730. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burkholder Lyal Academy of Environmental Science and McCaw Gordon ES rank in Nevada?
Burkholder Lyal Academy of Environmental Science is 55th of 106 and McCaw Gordon ES is 79th of 408 among middle schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).