J. D. Smith Middle School
A zoned neighborhood middle school serving grades 6–8 in North Las Vegas.
Scorpions · Sharp. Kind. Scorpion Strong. · Zoned comprehensive middle school
- Grades: 6–8
- How to get in: Zoned by home address
- School day: Confirm with the school office
J. D. Smith is a traditional CCSD zoned middle school in North Las Vegas. It offers core academics and electives, which may include performing arts. Current courses, supports and space should be confirmed with the school.
North Las Vegas campus on E. Stanley Avenue
Official starting points
- School website(opens in a new tab)
- CCSD zoning lookup(opens in a new tab)
- CCSD enrollment(opens in a new tab)
- CCSD School Choice(opens in a new tab)
- Nevada Report Card(opens in a new tab)
- CCSD magnet catalog(opens in a new tab)
School Choice:(702) 799-5000schoolchoice@nv.ccsd.net
About J. D. Smith Middle School
J. D. Smith is a comprehensive neighborhood middle school serving grades 6–8. It is not listed as a district middle-school magnet.
The school uses a Scorpion identity and the line “Sharp. Kind. Scorpion Strong.” The campus is named for Dr. J. D. Smith.
Core academics are offered alongside electives. Performing arts such as mariachi have been part of student life, but families should confirm the current course menu and available seats.
School leadership
Confirm with the school office
School leadership and staff assignments may change. Contact the school for the current principal’s name and leadership information.
School details
- Address
- 1880 E. Stanley Ave., N. Las Vegas, NV 89030
- Phone
- (702) 799-7080
- Official CCSD site
- J. D. Smith Middle School website(opens in a new tab)
- Grades 6–8
- Zoned comprehensive middle school
- Programs, staffing and course offerings can change by year.
How families get in
Smith is a zoned CCSD middle school. Assignment is based on the student’s home address.
- Check the exact home address with 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 applying
- Smith is not presented as a district middle-school magnet.
- Families near Findlay, Cram or Bridger boundaries should re-check their assigned school.
- Choice placement and transportation are not guaranteed.
Zoning, capacity and Choice rules change. Confirm current requirements on official CCSD and school pages.
Who it tends to fit
A good match when
- You live in the Smith attendance zone and want a neighborhood North Las Vegas middle school.
- Your student prefers staying local rather than commuting to a magnet campus.
- You plan to ask about current performing-arts electives and academic supports.
Think twice when
- Your address is outside the zone and you are relying on open enrollment.
- You specifically want a district STEM or IB magnet pathway.
- You need a club or ensemble to be a guaranteed magnet-style major.
A club, ensemble or elective should not be treated as a guaranteed program. Offerings and available seats can change.
Students
NCES reported total enrollment of about 1,180 students for its 2024–25 snapshot. The guide describes the race and ethnicity mix as fairly stable from year to year, but counts can shift.
Diversity index
Not provided in the guide
The available snapshot reports approximate group shares rather than a diversity index.
Gender: Not provided in the guide Confirm current student demographics through the Nevada Report Card or school office.
- Total enrollment was about 1,180 students in the NCES 2024–25 snapshot.
- The reported race and ethnicity mix was approximately 85% Hispanic, 9% Black, 3% White and 2% two or more races.
- Other groups represented smaller shares.
- Do not treat free or reduced-price lunch figures from CEP schools as a precise poverty rate.
Academics
Smith provides core middle-school academics with electives and support programming that may change from year to year.
- Ask counseling for the current elective and academic-support menu.
- Performing arts, including mariachi, may be available but should be confirmed.
- Do not assume Smith has a standing AVID or STEAM-academy identity.
- Clubs and middle-school athletics are campus activities rather than NIAA varsity programs.
Awards and recognition
Location and daily life
The campus is on E. Stanley Avenue in central North Las Vegas.
Families should verify zoning for every address.
Pay particular attention to addresses near Findlay, Cram or Bridger boundaries.
Recent news, in context
Compare before you commit
- Findlay Middle SchoolAnother large North Las Vegas zoned middle school.
- Cram Middle SchoolA nearby North Las Vegas zoned middle school.
- Bridger STEM & Medical AcademyA North Las Vegas magnet-within-school option.
- Johnston STEM AcademyA full STEM magnet in North Las Vegas with lottery admission.
Questions to ask on a tour
- 1.Which electives, including music or mariachi if offered, have seats for incoming students?
- 2.What academic supports are available for students who need help catching up in reading or math?
- 3.How are clubs and athletics scheduled around the school day?
- 4.How does Smith compare with Findlay or Bridger for families near a boundary?
- 5.How often do zoning reviews affect Smith addresses near school boundaries?
What to do next
- 1.Confirm the home address with the CCSD zoning lookup.
- 2.Review the live school website for current information.
- 3.Check the Nevada Report Card for official school data.
- 4.Tour if possible and ask about electives, academic supports and capacity.