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John R Hummel Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 795 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 16, 2013

John R Hummel Elementary School is the finest elementary school anyone could send their kids to learn at. Both of my children, one in middles school and one in 4th grade have been attending John R Hummel Elementary School since kindergarten. First of all, the kindergarten teacher Ms. Van Horn is one of the best teacher I have ever known. She started their academic career on a good start and I am so thankful for that. All of the teachers that they have had, have been so awesome and they have learned so much.. Mr Darrington the principal is one of the most energetic principal I have ever seen, always there in the morning to greet everyone inclduing the students and parents. He has always been involved with all of the schools functions like fall festival and all of the events held at John R Hummel. It will be extremely sad for me and my two kids once they are done. I highly recommend every parent to send their students to attend John R Hummel. Thank you John R Hummel staff, teachers and student for giving me and my kids a wonderful experience at John R Hummel Elementary School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 30, 2012

II left Hummel as an honors student with straight A's and now so do my sisters they are now honor students as well


Posted March 17, 2010

My experience with Hummel has been nothing but positive. The principal is friendly, approachable and fair. I like the teachers too. I'm not crazy about the year-round calendar but that's not the school's fault. Overall, I think Hummel is an excellent school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 9, 2009

I am very impressed with Hummel. The prinicpal is very visible, greeting all students every morning when they enter the building and outside every day at dismissal time. The teachers are very professional. Student discipline is fair and equitable. I'm not sure what school those other people are talking about, but it's not the Hummel that I know. Great school!


Posted April 28, 2009

I have two kids who go to this school. Overall its an ok school. I don't like that they do not give my kids homework, and they call you at work for any little distrurbance. It gets very annoying, and noticed once your kid gets in trouble they are pinpointed from the bunch even when they are on the A/B Honor Roll. I don't like the teaching staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 22, 2008

I Love this school. I have 2 children attending this year, and they love it. Teachers are great, helpful and available. Administrative staff is also great. Looking forward to next year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 28, 2008

I recently moved my children to this school from another clark county school district. I am very happy with the teachers here. I also like that the 5th graders have 5 different classes to prepare them for middle school. It woild be great if Kindergarden could be all day.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 19, 2007

I have 2 children at this school. We have had nothing but trouble from the teachers and the principle! I can't wait to pull my kids out of this terrible school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 24, 2006

My child went to this school for one year and by the second month I was trying to get her out. This is the absolute worst school I have ever seen. There is no classroom structure and the teachers and admin have little to no communication skills.
—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.

132 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 59% in 2011.

132 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
63%

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.

129 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2011.

129 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
44%
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.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 63% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2011.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
56%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 44% in 2011.

97 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
n/a
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 Students64%
Female62%
Male66%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian70%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch54%
Full price77%
Students without disabilities68%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English66%

Reading

All Students63%
Female72%
Male56%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
White/Caucasian65%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch53%
Full price76%
Students without disabilities66%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English65%
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 Students54%
Female58%
Male51%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic46%
White/Caucasian56%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch55%
Full price53%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities58%
Students with limited English proficiency52%
Proficient in English55%

Reading

All Students65%
Female55%
Male68%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic49%
White/Caucasian46%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch61%
Full price57%
Students without disabilities70%
Students with limited English proficiency41%
Proficient in English70%
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 Students75%
Female73%
Male76%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander85%
Hispanic83%
White/Caucasian71%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch69%
Full price82%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities77%
Students with limited English proficiency86%
Proficient in English73%

Reading

All Students64%
Female68%
Male41%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
White/Caucasian32%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch40%
Full price72%
Students without disabilities67%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English66%

Science

All Students59%
Female36%
Male55%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
White/Caucasian44%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch33%
Full price61%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities62%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English64%

Writing

All Students44%
Female53%
Male37%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic56%
White/Caucasian40%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch44%
Full price45%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities48%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English44%
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 41% 42%
Hispanic 29% 37%
Asian/Pacific Islander 18% 8%
Black 10% 11%
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 29%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A20
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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9800 Placid St
Las Vegas, NV 89183
Phone: (702) 799-6810

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