Irwin and Susan Molasky Junior High School

A zoned northwest Las Vegas junior high serving grades 6–8.

Neighborhood junior high · Standard academics, arts and athletics · Purple Star support for military-connected families

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

Molasky is a traditional CCSD junior high for students in its attendance zone. The campus offers standard middle-school academics, activities and Purple Star support for military-connected families, with specific options subject to change.

Northwest Las Vegas on West Gilmore Avenue

Official starting points

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

About Molasky Junior High School

Molasky is a neighborhood campus serving grades 6–8. It is a traditional zoned junior high rather than a district middle-school magnet.

School and community materials describe core academics, arts and music options, clubs and middle-school athletics. Electives, clubs and available seats can change from year to year, so families should check the current course guide.

The school has a Purple Star identity supporting military-connected families. Confirm the current services and day-to-day support with the school.

School leadership

Confirm with the school office

The guide does not identify the current principal. Contact the school for current leadership information.

School details

Address: 7801 W. Gilmore Ave., Las Vegas, NV 89129
Phone: (702) 799-3400
Official CCSD site: Visit the school website(opens in a new tab)

Grades 6–8
Zoned neighborhood junior high
Programs, staffing and capacity may change

How families get in

Molasky is assigned by home address. Families should verify the attendance zone for their exact address and complete standard CCSD enrollment.

Check the exact street address with the CCSD zoning lookup.
Register through standard CCSD enrollment for the assigned zoned school.
Molasky is not listed as a district middle-school magnet.
Out-of-zone access, if offered, follows current School Choice rules and depends on campus capacity.

Before making a housing decision

Confirm the exact address at the official CCSD zoning site.
Zoning boundaries and capacity can change.

Out-of-zone enrollment and transportation are not guaranteed. Confirm current rules directly with CCSD.

Who it tends to fit

A good match when

You live in the Molasky attendance zone and want a northwest Las Vegas neighborhood junior high.
Your family is military-connected and values Purple Star support within a standard zoned campus.
You prefer a local school rather than commuting to a magnet campus.

Think twice when

Your address is outside the zone and you are relying on open enrollment.
You want a district magnet with a specialized application pathway.
A large middle-school environment or possible crowding would be a concern.

Visit the campus and confirm zoning, capacity, electives, clubs and current student supports before deciding.

Students

The NCES 2024–25 snapshot reports total enrollment of about 910 students. The racial and ethnic mix is described as fairly stable from year to year, but counts can shift.

Diversity index

Not provided in the guide

Approximate shares are Hispanic 49%, Black 25%, White 14%, two or more races 8%, Asian 2% and Pacific Islander 2%. Group counts were not provided.

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

Total enrollment was about 910 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.
Other racial and ethnic groups had smaller shares.
Do not treat free or reduced-price lunch figures from CEP schools as a precise poverty rate.

Academics

Molasky provides standard middle-school academics with electives and campus activities. Available courses and seats can change each year.

Core academics for grades 6–8
Arts and music options appear in school and community materials
Clubs and middle-school athletics
Academic support details should be confirmed with the school
Molasky is not identified as a district STEM, IB or performing-arts magnet

Awards and recognition

Purple Star School
The school is identified as supporting military-connected families. Confirm the current services with the school.

Location and daily life

The campus is in northwest Las Vegas on West Gilmore Avenue.

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

Always re-check zoning for a specific address before making a housing decision.

Compare before you commit

Leavitt Middle SchoolA nearby zoned campus with a school-wide Governor’s STEM identity.
Lied STEM AcademyA full STEM magnet to compare if a district STEM lottery seat is the priority.
Escobedo Middle SchoolAnother northwest Las Vegas zoned middle school.
Cadwallader Middle SchoolA large zoned middle school serving the northwest Las Vegas and Centennial Hills area.

Questions to ask on a tour

1.Which arts and elective options typically have seats for incoming sixth graders?
2.How do Purple Star supports work day to day for military-connected families?
3.What support is available for students who need help catching up in reading or math?
4.How does daily life at Molasky compare with Leavitt or Escobedo for families near a boundary?
5.How often do zoning reviews affect addresses near the Molasky boundary?
6.What is the current campus capacity and typical arrival and dismissal routine?

What to do next

1.Confirm your exact address with the CCSD zoning lookup.
2.Review the current information on the school website.
3.Use the Nevada Report Card for official accountability data.
4.Tour the campus if possible and ask about electives, culture, supports and capacity.
5.Check current CCSD Choice rules if you live outside the attendance zone.