Faiss Middle School Near The Cliffs Summerlin

by Ryan Rose

Wilbur and Theresa Faiss Middle School is the zoned public middle school for families living in The Cliffs, located at 9525 West Maule Avenue in Las Vegas, NV 89148. Serving grades 6 through 8 with approximately 1,252 students, Faiss Middle School sits adjacent to The Cliffs village and provides a convenient transition for students graduating from Shelley Berkley Elementary.

How Does Faiss Middle School Rank Academically?

Faiss Middle School holds a GreatSchools rating of 5 out of 10 and a Niche grade of B, ranking in the top 50 percent of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores. The school's 2024 to 2025 SBAC results show 51.3 percent of students reaching proficiency in reading, compared to the Clark County average of 43.9 percent and the Nevada average of 45.6 percent. Mathematics proficiency also exceeds district averages, placing Faiss ahead of many middle schools across the Las Vegas valley.

The school ranks number 53 among all middle schools in Nevada, putting it in the upper half of the state. With a student to teacher ratio of 22.5 to 1, Faiss maintains class sizes that are comparable to other Summerlin area middle schools while serving a diverse student body.

How Far Is Faiss Middle School from The Cliffs?

Faiss Middle School is located directly adjacent to The Cliffs on Maule Avenue, making it one of the closest middle school options in the Summerlin area. Students living in The Cliffs neighborhoods along the southern and eastern boundaries can reach campus in under five minutes by car and many families opt for biking or walking during cooler months. Ryan Rose notes that this proximity is a significant factor for buyers with children approaching middle school age, as it eliminates the lengthy bus rides that are common in other parts of Clark County.

What Families Should Know About the K Through 8 Pipeline

The progression from Shelley Berkley Elementary to Faiss Middle School creates a seamless educational path for Cliffs families. Both schools are within minutes of The Cliffs gates, which means children can attend neighborhood schools from kindergarten through eighth grade without requiring long commutes. Ryan Rose works with families who value this continuity and helps them find homes in The Cliffs that fall within both school attendance zones. For guidance on school zoned homes in The Cliffs, contact Ryan Rose to schedule a consultation.