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Ernest May Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 758 students

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4 stars


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Posted May 26, 2009

My daughter is in kindergarten at May which is from 9am-11:40am, very short! but I have to say my daughter has learned so much even in this time frame,althought I would like it to be longer. I give alot of credit to her teacher who plans every minute of their time in class to insure they learn well.(I parent help someday's so I have see it with my own eye's.) I have friends that have kids going to all day kindergarten at different schools and my daughter is at the (same level) as those who are in school all day. so that tells me they work hard to teach, teach, teach.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 22, 2007

This is a wonderful close knit school, which in Las Vegas is hard to find. The teachers are wonderful and enthusiastic, and the parents are, for the most part, very much involved with the children and the classrooms. We are proud to be E.J. May goers!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 10, 2003

May is a great school due to its teachers and staff. In my opinion a good school can be determined by the level of parental involvement, the teachers at May welcome and invite this involvement. The teachers I have dealt with have not hesitated contacting me about my child s progress whether it be good or bad. In my situation I have a GATE student who seems to excel with ease and another who takes a bit more attention. The teachers and staff at May have been wonderful in treating both of them as equals. The children are treated as individuals and not numbers. I would like to see the District make the curriculum a bit more challenging for the children but appreciate the dedication the teachers have with the current conditions.
—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.

155 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 59% in 2011.

155 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
69%
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

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
75%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2011.

120 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
79%
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.

132 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 63% in 2011.

132 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2011.

132 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
67%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 44% in 2011.

133 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
66%
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 Students69%
Female60%
Male78%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
White/Caucasian75%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch58%
Full price74%
Students without disabilities71%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English72%

Reading

All Students70%
Female68%
Male73%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic68%
White/Caucasian78%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch57%
Full price77%
Students without disabilities73%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English73%
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 Students77%
Female60%
Male76%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
White/Caucasian81%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch50%
Full price81%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities79%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English79%

Reading

All Students70%
Female77%
Male64%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic38%
White/Caucasian76%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch50%
Full price72%
Students without disabilities72%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English73%
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 Students82%
Female77%
Male66%
Black/African American61%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic77%
White/Caucasian74%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch74%
Full price86%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities86%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English83%

Reading

All Students75%
Female79%
Male71%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
White/Caucasian76%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch66%
Full price81%
Students without disabilities79%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English73%

Science

All Students49%
Female55%
Male43%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic47%
White/Caucasian51%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch48%
Full price50%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities52%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English50%

Writing

All Students54%
Female59%
Male49%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
White/Caucasian52%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch53%
Full price55%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities56%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English55%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 61% 42%
Hispanic 20% 37%
Black 12% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 20%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A20
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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6350 West Washburn Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89130
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Phone: (702) 799-4690

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