J T Mcwilliams Elementary School
Tel:
(702)799-4770
- J T Mcwilliams Elementary School serves 738 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 33% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 40%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 20:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 67%.
Top Placements
J T Mcwilliams Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- J T Mcwilliams Elementary School's student population of 738 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 738 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- J T Mcwilliams Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of J T Mcwilliams Elementary School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (NV) |
| Overall School Rank | #389 out of 620 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 40% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 20:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 84% | 42% |
| Black | 8% | 11% |
| White | 6% | 33% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 6% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.29 | 0.48 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 94% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Clark County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, NV Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to J T Mcwilliams Elementary School is Western High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Robert O Gibson Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Paul E Culley Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Las Vegas Paul E Culley Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 844 students
0.7 miles
1200 N. Mallard
Las Vegas, NV 89108
(702)799-4800 0.7 PK-5 844 - Las Vegas Western High School Grades: 9-12 | 2693 students
0.7 miles
4601 W. Bonanza Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702)799-4080 0.7 9-12 2693 - Las Vegas Robert O Gibson Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1235 students
0.8 miles
3900 W. Washington Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702)799-4700 0.8 6-8 1235 - Las Vegas Bertha Ronzone Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 884 students
0.9 miles
5701 Stacey Ave.
Las Vegas, NV 89108
(702)799-4780 0.9 PK-5 884 - Las Vegas Ruth Fyfe Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 463 students
1.0 miles
4101 W. Bonanza Rd.
Las Vegas, NV 89107
(702)799-4191 1.0 PK-5 463
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