J. Harold Brinley Middle School

A traditional CCSD neighborhood middle school serving grades 6–8 in central-west Las Vegas.

Grades 6–8 · Zoned neighborhood school · Standard academics, electives and activities

Grades: 6–8
How to get in: Zoned by home address
School day: Confirm with the school office

Brinley is a traditional CCSD zoned middle school with standard academics, electives, clubs and middle-school athletics. Assignment is based on the home address, and families should confirm current zoning and offerings before enrolling.

Maverick Street in central-west Las Vegas

Official starting points

School Choice:(702) 799-5000 schoolchoice@nv.ccsd.net

About Brinley Middle School

Brinley is a neighborhood campus serving grades 6–8. It offers core middle-school academics with elective choices that may include arts, physical education and exploratory options.

Honors or advanced coursework may be available. Electives, clubs, athletics and advanced options can change, so families should check the current course guide and speak with counseling.

The school is not identified in the guide as a district STEM, IB or performing-arts magnet.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

Leadership assignments can change. Contact the school or check its official website for the current principal.

School details

Address: 2422 Maverick St., Las Vegas, NV 89108
Phone: (702) 799-4550
Official CCSD site: Brinley Middle School website(opens in a new tab)

Grades 6–8
Traditional CCSD zoned middle school
Zoning, capacity and program offerings can change.

How families get in

Brinley is a zoned school. Assignment is based on the student’s home address.

Check the exact home address using the CCSD zoning lookup.
Register through standard CCSD enrollment for the assigned zoned school.
Out-of-zone access, if offered, follows current district Choice rules and depends on capacity.

Before enrolling

Confirm the attendance zone for the exact street address.
Do not assume out-of-zone placement is available.
Check current registration requirements with CCSD and the school.

Zoning, Choice rules and campus capacity can change. Transportation is not guaranteed; confirm current arrangements with CCSD.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the Brinley attendance zone or plan to move into it.
You want a comprehensive grades 6–8 schedule without a magnet lottery.
Local logistics matter more than a specialized magnet commute.

Think twice when

Your address is outside the zone and you are relying on open enrollment.
You specifically want a district magnet theme such as STEM, IB, arts or leadership.
Crowding or building condition is a deciding factor and you have not visited the campus.

Fit depends on the individual student and current campus offerings. Visit when possible and confirm details directly with the school.

Students

The guide reports total enrollment of about 890 students and describes the race and ethnicity mix using an NCES 2024–25 snapshot.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

Approximate shares were Hispanic 65%, Black 20%, White 6%, two or more races 5%, Asian 1% and Pacific Islander 1%, with other groups at smaller shares. The guide says the mix is fairly stable year to year and is not a ranking.

Gender: Not provided in the guide Confirm current student demographics through the Nevada Report Card or the school.

Total enrollment was reported as about 890 students.
Enrollment and demographic counts can shift from year to year.

Academics

Families can expect a standard middle-school academic program. Exact courses and seat availability may change each year.

Core academics for grades 6–8.
Elective choices may include arts, physical education and exploratory options.
Honors or advanced coursework may be offered; ask how students are assigned.
Clubs and middle-school athletics may be available as campus activities.
Use the current course guide and counseling information to confirm durable offerings.

Awards and recognition

Location and daily life

The campus is on Maverick Street in central-west Las Vegas.

Families should expect typical urban middle-school traffic during arrival and dismissal.

Recheck zoning for a specific address before making a housing decision.

Compare before you commit

Cashman Middle SchoolCompare for a mid-valley STEAM magnet-within-school alternative.
Hyde Park AcademyCompare for a science and math magnet-within-school option.
Gibson Leadership AcademyCompare for a leadership magnet-within-school option.
Becker Middle SchoolCompare as a northwest zoned alternative, depending on address and current Choice rules.

Questions to ask on a tour

1.Which electives typically have seats for incoming sixth graders?
2.How are honors or advanced classes assigned?
3.Which clubs and middle-school athletics are active most years?
4.What academic supports are available for students who need to catch up?
5.Is this campus listed for out-of-zone Choice this cycle?
6.What should families know about arrival, dismissal and campus traffic?

What to do next

1.Confirm the home address through the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the school website for current calendars, courses and registration information.
3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official school data.
4.Tour the campus if possible and ask about electives, academic supports and school culture.
5.Confirm any out-of-zone option under the current CCSD Choice rules.