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Paul E Culley Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 921 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 27, 2010

I agree with the previous submission, regarding helping at school. I also am a parent who takes one day a week to be in my sons class. We can not just drop our children off in the morning and expect understaffed, over worked teachers to do it all. I have helped for three years now, and Ms. Cox, like every other teacher I have helped, are very welcoming and appreciative of my efforts. I hope to see more parents, and even grandparents step up to the plate and offer what ever help they can, one day, an hour here or there, it does make a difference, to the teacher and the children. Also, it is very important to your child to see that you care enough to be involved. I am very pleased with the school and all the teachers and also staff that I have come to know.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2010

I am a parent who is very involved at the school unfortunately it is the same 20parents every year who volunteer. Did you know you can volunteer and participate anywhere on campus they need you? All you have to do is ask. If you state your childs teacher doesnt have enough time to finish a lesson, jump in and help trust me with the cuts being done next year the class sizes will increase and teachers and staff reduce! You think sending your child to school is your only requirement as a parent? Sorry we need to teach our kids more at home more now than ever!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 17, 2009

The principal at this school is awesome but is completely undercut by a TERRIBLE V.P., the staff is slow to response and seem to have better things to do then their job. My son attended this school for four years and in that time every amazing teacher left. Parent involvement is terrible. The PTA does not include anyone but it's own board. I actually walked into a board meeting and handed them my cell phone number and was still never contacted. My sons teacher told me we needed to work with him at home on his reading but when I visited his class, there were about 40 students and she could barely finish a lesson. Completely unacceptable.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 19, 2006

The teachers at Pual Culley are amazing. They are pushed everyday to do their best and always have a positive attitude. It is a pleasure to walk into each classroom and see their dedication to the job. Way to go!
—Submitted by a teacher


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.

138 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 59% in 2011.

138 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
60%
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.

156 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2011.

156 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
60%
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

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 63% in 2011.

120 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
43%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2011.

120 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
42%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 44% in 2011.

123 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
51%
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 Students59%
Female55%
Male61%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic60%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch55%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities64%
Students with limited English proficiency50%
Proficient in English67%

Reading

All Students49%
Female55%
Male44%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch47%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities53%
Students with limited English proficiency18%
Proficient in English64%
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 Students74%
Female62%
Male77%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic76%
White/Caucasian67%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch73%
Full price58%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities77%
Students with limited English proficiency78%
Proficient in English59%

Reading

All Students59%
Female66%
Male53%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic62%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch56%
Full price58%
Students without disabilities64%
Students with limited English proficiency59%
Proficient in English59%
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 Students63%
Female66%
Male60%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic64%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch61%
Full price75%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities67%
Students with limited English proficiency66%
Proficient in English58%

Reading

All Students62%
Female74%
Male50%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic64%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch59%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities67%
Students with limited English proficiency60%
Proficient in English44%

Science

All Students43%
Female47%
Male38%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic37%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch38%
Full price65%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities45%
Students with limited English proficiency32%
Proficient in English58%

Writing

All Students45%
Female50%
Male39%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic47%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch42%
Full price59%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities49%
Students with limited English proficiency41%
Proficient in English51%
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 63% 37%
White 18% 42%
Black 15% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 71%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A20
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1200 North Mallard
Las Vegas, NV 89108
Phone: (702) 799-4800

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