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Explore Knowledge Acad MS is a charter middle school serving grades 6-8 in Las Vegas, NV. The school is part of the State Public Charter School Authority and serves a small cohort. Math proficiency stands at 33% and ELA proficiency at 64% for the latest reporting cycle. On the 2026 Nevada School Performance Framework, Explore Knowledge Acad MS earned 5.0 out of 5 stars with an NSPF index score of 83.5/100, placing it among the highest-rated Nevada schools on the NSPF framework. As a charter campus, enrollment is governed by an open lottery rather than neighborhood zoning. Parents comparing schools can use the NSPF index score and star rating as a summary signal, but should also review subject-level proficiency gaps and chronic absenteeism data when evaluating fit.
This school consistently performs above state averages in academic achievement and student engagement metrics.
Directory data: Nevada Department of Education (2025–26)
Explore Knowledge Acad MS is a middle school in State Public Charter School Authority (Las Vegas, 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.
Explore Knowledge Acad MS earned 5 stars on the 2024-2025 Nevada School Performance Framework, with a total index score of 83.5 out of 100. Across the board, students here outperform statewide averages — strongest in science proficiency (61%, 40+ points above statewide).
Generated from 2025-2026 Nevada School Performance Framework data published by the Nevada Department of Education. Comparisons use the statewide average for the same school year.
Compared to the 6 higher-rated peer schools surfaced for this already-strong campus, Explore Knowledge Acad MS posts an NSPF index score of 84 versus a peer average of 96. The rail is intentionally curated to be aspirational, so the 12-point gap reflects that filter rather than underperformance.
On the assessed subjects, the school posts −28 pts in math proficiency and −9 pts in ELA proficiency versus its peer set. All 6 peer schools listed share the same 5-star NSPF rating.
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.
This campus is a 100% tuition-free public charter school. Under Nevada law (NRS 388A), there are no tuition charges, entrance exams, or application fees. Open to all Nevada students regardless of residential address.
Priority placement is given to siblings of currently enrolled students. Remaining seats are drawn via blind lottery.
Lottery deadlines and application windows vary by campus and year. Please visit the official portal to check current enrollment dates.
ELA Academic Growth
62.9%
Regular Attendance Rate
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Science Proficiency
61%
% of students scoring proficient or above on state assessments (Grades 6-8) · Compared to statewide average · 2025-2026 NSPF
Explore Knowledge Acad MS remains one of the premier middle schools in the area. Its rigorous curriculum consistently produces top-tier academic results, indicating strong performance relative to statewide and district benchmarks.
As a charter program, it offers a specialized educational environment with a focused curriculum. While student engagement and proficiency are high, families should note that entry typically requires navigating an application or lottery system.
% of students meeting Academic Growth Percentile (AGP) targets. 50%+ means the school is growing students at or above the expected pace.
50% = meeting expected growth pace
50% = meeting expected growth pace
50% = meeting expected growth pace
Early warning metrics that predict whether students are on track for graduation.
Whether the school met Nevada's 8th grade credit requirements for promotion.
Educational support services, language programs, Title I assistance, and student-teacher ratios.
Statewide average is 22.3 : 1. Lower ratios allow more direct teacher focus.
% of English Language Learners meeting state academic growth targets.
Receives federal Title I funding to provide targeted academic & family support.
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.
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Same district · Same star rating
Same district · Same star rating
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