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#277 of 691 schools in NV

Top 40% in state

Christensen M J ES

Elementary School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.

9001 Mariner Cove Dr, Las Vegas, NV 89117

  • Math 41% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 52% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.56 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.2% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.9% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg+5.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+6.1 pts
Overall Proficiency47% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected+11.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment7.3Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.4:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism54.1%

Students at Christensen M J ES score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

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2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency41%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency52%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
72%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
70%
2011
Math
73%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
66%
ELA
70%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
63%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
57%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
52%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
52%
2020*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
17%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
44%
2025
Math
41%
ELA
52%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Christensen M J ES sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Las Vegas map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 24Car-Dependent
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,497

Median home value

$481,900

Median rent

$1,691/mo

College educated

33.3%

Homeownership

46.2%

Poverty rate

13.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Springstone Lakes Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition5.8privateK–30.7 mi33Compare →
Bendorf Patricia a ESEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–50.8 mi535Compare →
Hayes Keith C & Karen W ESEnrollment path unverified8.3PK–51.1 mi549Compare →
Derfelt Herbert a ESEnrollment path unverified5.8PK–51.3 mi513Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Clark County

Schools in district
383
Rank in district
#145 of 364
District spending per student
$11,569NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Christensen M J ES is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Christensen M J ES

Christensen M J ES is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 492 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #277 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Christensen M J ES

What grades does Christensen M J ES serve?

Christensen M J ES serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.

How many students attend Christensen M J ES?

Christensen M J ES has an enrollment of approximately 492 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Christensen M J ES?

The student-teacher ratio at Christensen M J ES is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Christensen M J ES rank in NV?

Christensen M J ES ranks #277 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Christensen M J ES's MySchoolScout rating?

Christensen M J ES has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Christensen M J ES?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Christensen M J ES has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Christensen M J ES a charter school?

No, Christensen M J ES is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Christensen M J ES a Title I school?

No, Christensen M J ES is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Christensen M J ES?

100.0% of students at Christensen M J ES qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
492
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
54.1%
Area population (ZIP 89117)
55,832
Area average commute
24.1 min
Area median age
41
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 89117; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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