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James Bilbray Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 683 students

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4 stars

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2011:
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2010:
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Posted December 11, 2012

This school is amazing. I have had 2 kids attend from k-5 with my last one finishing up her 5thgrade year this year. The PTA is AMAZING run by truly caring parents. The academics are far above what i see my friends children doing in other schools in the valley. The teachers are great
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 11, 2012

Both of my daughters attend this school. They have attended Bilbray Since 2010. My yongest started out there in the Special education program they have and my oldest started her 4th grade year. This school is amazing. All the way from the ladies in the office the teachers and even the lunch ladies are awesome. My kids love this school and even though the school year hasnt come yet to the end they cry just thinking about the summer coming and not being able to see their teachers every day. The extra programs this school offers these children is amazing and with out the amazing PTA we could not have these things. I would recomend this school to anyone. BEST SCHOOL in Nevada. The teachers and their dedication to our children is amazing and will make sure that my youngest can finish out her elementary years at Bilbray. :)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 21, 2011

My children have attended Bilbray for the past 3 school years and each year we have had wonderful teachers. I have both an over achiever and a child who needs extra help and both are able to get exactly the help they need to succeed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 11, 2010

I have actually been to this school for kindergarten and 1st grade and I loved it.. It is a very amazing school... :D


Posted April 3, 2010

My son has attended Bilbray since Kindergarten and he is now a 5th grader and will be graduating soon. He has thrived in this school; the principal, teachers, and staff are 110% focused on meeting the students' needs. Great parent involvement, wonderful community - we will certainly miss all the familiar faces and surroundings but I know that Bilbray has more than prepared my son for middle school and beyond. Kudos to the Bilbray school administration!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 9, 2010

The teachers are in tune to the childrens needs in all areas. The extra programs work well in assisting children that need some extra help. I adore the staff from teachers to administrators.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

Great teachers that word very hard with their students.


Posted July 28, 2009

My grandchildren attended this school last year and did exceptionally well. I believe the teachers here are committed to help them to always do their best, and try to stay away from negative behavior!


Posted March 23, 2009

I love this school! My daughter has been to two other schools in Las Vegas, and she has thrived here. Her grades have improved significantly and she is engaged!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 16, 2009

We just recently moved here and I have been extremely impressed with the staff and teachers at Bilbray. From the moment we first walked through the front doors we felt warmly welcomed and felt like we fit right in. The school is very good at keeping the lines of communication open between teacher/school and parents. My children are excited about school each day and eagerly tell me about what they are studying. I really appreciate knowing they are in good, caring hands. We love this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 28, 2008

The school is very good, My sons teacher is very sweet and listens to all of my concerns and also keeps me informed of his progress.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 15, 2008

The teachers are wonderful. My kids are always involved in something. The open door policy is great and I always feel like my children arfe left in good hands. Everyday my kids tell me about my day and I am amazed of how much these teachers do for the kids.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 30, 2007

My daughter just loved Mrs.Kelly and Valenzalla and Merkle.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2007

My child started in kindergarten and I loved this school. It was so great because of the principal. Unfortunately, she left and we now have a new principal. Although she's nice, the quality is not the same. I will be leaving the school at the end of this year because the quality of staff/teachers has gone down since the original principal left. There seems to be a line at the door for teachers to leave because of the new administration. It's unfortunate because this was really the best school in Las Vegas and maybe even in Nevada. I would've stayed if Mrs. Phillips hadn't left. The care and attention each student received was extrordinary when she was there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 1, 2006

Principal is the greatest lady you will ever meet. The staff is awsome because the Principal is so wonderful makes teachers want her to be proud. I love this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 5, 2006

The teachers and staff are so genuine and kind at Bilbray. The PTA is extremely active in creating an environment full of school pride and fun for each and every student. The education is top-notch.
—Submitted by Kari Haskell, a parent


Posted November 10, 2005

If you are looking for the best school in Clark county...this has to be it! Wonderful principal, teachers and excellent parent involvement. We have left Nevada and miss this school so much!
—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.

121 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 59% in 2011.

121 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

119 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2011.

119 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
78%
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.

133 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
72%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 63% in 2011.

133 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2011.

133 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
75%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 44% in 2011.

134 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
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

All Students85%
Female79%
Male90%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian90%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch44%
Full price89%
Students without disabilities85%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English85%

Reading

All Students84%
Female87%
Male82%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian87%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch56%
Full price87%
Students without disabilities85%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English85%
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 Students93%
Female94%
Male93%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic73%
White/Caucasian93%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch78%
Full price96%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities93%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English93%

Reading

All Students90%
Female90%
Male90%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian92%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch41%
Full price94%
Students without disabilities94%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English90%
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 Students79%
Female79%
Male79%
Black/African American86%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic64%
White/Caucasian81%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch68%
Full price83%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities78%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English79%

Reading

All Students80%
Female85%
Male75%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian83%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch46%
Full price85%
Students without disabilities83%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English81%

Science

All Students72%
Female63%
Male73%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic59%
White/Caucasian77%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch46%
Full price82%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities73%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English74%

Writing

All Students69%
Female77%
Male62%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian76%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch44%
Full price74%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities73%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English71%
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
White 63% 42%
Hispanic 16% 37%
Black 13% 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 17%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A20
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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9370 Brent Ln
Las Vegas, NV 89143
Phone: (702) 799-4646

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