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#616 of 691 schools in NV

Cortney Francis H Jhs

Middle School · Clark County · Las Vegas, NV

A Clark County middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5301 E Hacienda Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89122

  • Math 12% vs NV 36% (2025)
  • Reading 22% vs NV 46% (2025)
  • 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average40%
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
Academics3.0Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.8% (2025 SBAC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency21.9% (2025 SBAC)
Math vs. State Avg-23.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-23.9 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2025 SBAC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)35% (model expectation from 2025 SBAC)
vs. Expected-18.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile12th
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.7:1
District spending per student$11,569
Chronic Absenteeism65.5%

Students at Cortney Francis H Jhs score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 SBAC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.

Math Proficiency12%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
36%(2025 SBAC)
ELA Proficiency22%(2025 SBAC)
School
State
46%(2025 SBAC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 36 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 17% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
49%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
41%
2011
Math
61%
ELA
42%
2012
Math
34%
ELA
49%
2013
Math
30%
ELA
43%
2015
Math
15%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
16%
ELA
35%
2017
Math
16%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
14%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
14%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
7%
ELA
19%
2021*
Math
7%
ELA
19%
2022
Math
9%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
12%
ELA
22%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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 Cortney Francis H Jhs 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Transit 40Some Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$60,357

Median home value

$285,600

Median rent

$1,379/mo

College educated

17.4%

Homeownership

56.8%

Poverty rate

16.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89122; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

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White Thurman Academy of the Arts MSEnrollment path unverified8.06–80.9 mi1,533Compare →
Sports Leadership and Management AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.6K–121.1 mi1,843Compare →
Strong Generation Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.8privateK–91.3 mi33Compare →
Gunderson Barry and June MSEnrollment path unverified8.36–8Not available1,438Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

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
#321 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

Cortney Francis H Jhs is listed in Clark County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cortney Francis H Jhs

Cortney Francis H Jhs is a public middle school in Las Vegas, NV, part of Clark County, serving approximately 1,017 students in grades 6th-8th with a 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #616 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cortney Francis H Jhs

What grades does Cortney Francis H Jhs serve?

Cortney Francis H Jhs serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Cortney Francis H Jhs?

Cortney Francis H Jhs has an enrollment of approximately 1,017 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cortney Francis H Jhs?

The student-teacher ratio at Cortney Francis H Jhs is 23.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cortney Francis H Jhs rank in NV?

Cortney Francis H Jhs ranks #616 of 691 schools in NV.

What is Cortney Francis H Jhs's MySchoolScout rating?

Cortney Francis H Jhs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Cortney Francis H Jhs?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cortney Francis H Jhs has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Cortney Francis H Jhs a charter school?

No, Cortney Francis H Jhs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cortney Francis H Jhs a Title I school?

No, Cortney Francis H Jhs is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cortney Francis H Jhs?

100.0% of students at Cortney Francis H Jhs 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
1,017
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Clark County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
65.5%
Area population (ZIP 89122)
53,075
Area average commute
28.6 min
Area median age
38
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 89122; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

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