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Cynthia Cunningham Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 800 students

 
 
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3 stars

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Posted November 18, 2011

The worst Office staff I have ever had to deal with. Even when answering the phone they are completely rude to you. The Teachers aren't to bad and some are even great there. If they only fired their Office staff and replaced them with hard working friendly people the School wouldn't so bad. I've been there for 2 years and have two children there. Never have I seen the Principal once in the last two years, We go to just about every School event too. I will say the Vice-Principal is at everything and is a very nice and seems to be hard working person. This is the first School I've ever been to where the parents aren't involved either. They have no PTA due to the fact no one joins it and will help the School improve. Not the best group of parents at this School. Therefore they have fewer family events but do try to do somethings for the kids at least.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2010

Cynthia Cunningham is a wonderful school! My husband and I are getting divorced and the teachers and principal did a zone variance for both my girls (kindergarten & pre-k). This is a wonderful thing since their whole world is in an uproar.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 21, 2008

I have two children that attend Cunningham and would like to say that I think that the teachers are great! Since the previous two reviews were written there has been an 80% change of staff. The new principal is great. She attends every PTA meeting and keeps the parents that are involved informed of the school's happenings. I would like to say that I am extremely disappointed by the number of parents involved. The PTA consists of 2 parents and teachers. If we had more parent involvement I think that everyone would benefit! They even moved to evening meetings to try and get more parents involved.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 25, 2006

My child has attended Cunningham for 2 years now, it seems to be an average school. The only negative things were bullying, which was settled (for now) and the continuing problem of the behavior/attitude of one of the SafeKey staff. I also don't like the fact that the programs that the kids put on aren't offered for evening performances for parents who work during the day or can't take off. One more thing-the last minute notices that we receive regarding events. We need more notice to plan or make arrangements. Other than that, my child has had great teachers so far and I'm hoping continued success and improvement.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 28, 2006

I have two children that have attended this school for three years. I am not recommending this school to another parent. On several occasions I have had to meet with the principal and vice principal in regards to a teachers behavior. I am disgusted in the academics and even more so disgusted in the lack of respect issued to the involved parents that CARE! There is to much focus on the underachievers, lower class, and single family homes of students. Those whom strive to want more for their child/children get the SHAFT! The only POSITIVE I can honestly write is that both my children and a nephew had the great pleasure of being taught by a woman whom I would classify as an 'A+' teacher. Mrs. Urbanski has demonstrated skills to our children on such an outstanding and professional level. Her students academics always come first.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

129 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 59% in 2011.

129 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
59%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2011.

108 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2011.

108 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
54%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2011.

120 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 63% in 2011.

121 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
52%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2011.

122 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
46%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 44% in 2011.

117 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
52%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

All Students71%
Female75%
Male67%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander63%
Hispanic74%
White/Caucasian45%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch67%
Full price81%
Students without disabilities77%
Students with limited English proficiency79%
Proficient in English67%

Reading

All Students60%
Female74%
Male35%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic63%
White/Caucasian41%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch55%
Full price73%
Students without disabilities66%
Students with limited English proficiency45%
Proficient in English58%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Nevada Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

All Students73%
Female57%
Male61%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander61%
Hispanic64%
White/Caucasian48%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch58%
Full price63%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities72%
Students with limited English proficiency62%
Proficient in English58%

Reading

All Students64%
Female66%
Male61%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic43%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch56%
Full price50%
Students without disabilities64%
Students with limited English proficiency38%
Proficient in English66%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Nevada Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

All Students57%
Female47%
Male64%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic52%
White/Caucasian63%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch53%
Full price70%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities57%
Students with limited English proficiency63%
Proficient in English54%

Reading

All Students59%
Female59%
Male61%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch53%
Full price48%
Students without disabilities62%
Students with limited English proficiency40%
Proficient in English64%

Science

All Students42%
Female26%
Male54%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic27%
White/Caucasian56%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch34%
Full price70%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities43%
Students with limited English proficiency30%
Proficient in English48%

Writing

All Students43%
Female48%
Male39%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic35%
White/Caucasian52%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch42%
Full price45%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities45%
Students with limited English proficiency35%
Proficient in English46%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math, and in grades 5 and 8 in science and writing. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Nevada Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 43% 39%
White 24% 39%
Black 14% 10%
Asian 11% 6%
Two or more races 6% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 75%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A20
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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4145 Jimmy Durante
Las Vegas, NV 89122
Phone: (702) 799-8780

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