Girls Empowerment Middle School (GEMS)
Also known as GEMS MS
State Public Charter School Authority
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School Snapshot
Girls Empowerment Middle School (GEMS) is a middle school in State Public Charter School Authority (Nevada), serving grades 6-8. This is a public charter school authorized by the State Public Charter School Authority, meaning enrollment is open statewide and not tied to a residential address. It is designated Title I, indicating that a high share of its students come from low-income households and the school receives federal supplemental funding.
Generated from 2024-2025 Nevada School Performance Framework data published by the Nevada Department of Education. Comparisons use the statewide average for the same school year.
How this school compares
Compared to the 6 nearby peer schools listed below, Girls Empowerment Middle School (GEMS) trails the group with an NSPF index score of 33 compared to a peer average of 99 — a gap of about 66 points.
Every peer school in the rail is rated higher.
Peer set is the same nearby same-grade-band schools listed in the alternatives rail below. All deltas computed from the latest published NSPF cycle.
How to Enroll & Lottery Rules
infoEnrollment Type
Charter School (Public & Tuition-Free). Open to all Nevada students, regardless of zoning.
diversity_3Sibling Preference
Priority placement is given to siblings of currently enrolled students. Remaining seats are drawn via blind lottery.
warningAdmissions Timeline
Lottery deadlines and application windows vary by campus and year. Please visit the official portal to check current enrollment dates.
descriptionRequired Documents
- Online application
- Proof of residency
- Birth certificate / proof of age
Key Metrics
Math Proficiency
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Regular Attendance Rate
50.0%
Science Proficiency
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Academic Proficiency
% of students scoring proficient or above on state assessments (Grades 6-8) · Compared to statewide average · 2024-2025 NSPF
edit_documentEditorial Verdict
Girls Empowerment Middle School (GEMS) currently faces academic challenges and stands in the lower tier of state accountability rankings. With a 2-star NSPF rating and a score of 33/100, the school has been identified as needing additional structural supports to elevate student success.
Specialized interventions and school improvement plans are typically implemented here. Families should look closely at student-teacher ratios, graduation support options, and school-wide growth percentiles to gauge recent trajectory.
Parent Verdict
- infoAcademic Support NeedProficiency scores suggest opportunities for math or ELA improvement.
- check_circleStandard EngagementStudent attendance and engagement are inline with district averages.
- infoLottery EnrollmentCharter school requiring application through their independent lottery portal.
Performance Trends
How this school's key metrics have changed across NSPF reporting years.
Hover a data point for the exact value. Years 2019-20 and 2020-21 are omitted because Nevada paused NSPF reporting during COVID-19.
Higher-rated schools nearby also serving 6-8
Higher-scoring schools in the same district and grade band. Attendance, open enrollment, and transportation depend on your address.
Coral Academy Windmill
100Same district · 3★ higher
Somerset Academy Aliante
100Same district · 3★ higher
Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas
100Same district · 3★ higher
Doral Academy Fire Mesa
99Same district · 3★ higher
Doral Academy Cactus
98.3Same district · 3★ higher
Pinecrest Academy of Nevada St Rose
97.7Same district · 3★ higher
Can my child attend?
Charter schools are open-enrollment by lottery — attendance is not address-based. Apply directly through the school’s enrollment portal; lotteries usually open in the spring for the following school year.
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Legacy Traditional School Southwest Las Vegas
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100Coral Academy Windmill
100Official logistics links
We don’t have verified address, phone, and principal details for Girls Empowerment Middle School (GEMS) yet. Use official district sources to confirm contact info, attendance zone, and enrollment steps.
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