M J Cunningham Elementary School
Tel:
(815)723-0169
- M J Cunningham Elementary School serves 558 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 18% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 51%.
Top Placements
M J Cunningham Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- M J Cunningham Elementary School's student population of 558 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 558 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- M J Cunningham Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of M J Cunningham Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall School Rank | #2953 out of 3,544 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 32% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 16:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 5% |
| Hispanic | 69% | 26% |
| Black | 9% | 17% |
| White | 10% | 49% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 99% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 4% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Joliet PSD 86 School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to M J Cunningham Elementary School is Lincoln School Rssp (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Chaney-monge School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Farragut Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Joliet Farragut Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 664 students
0.8 miles
701 Glenwood Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815)723-0394 0.8 K-5 664 - Joliet Taft Elementary School Magnet School
Grades: K-5 | 423 students
1.2 miles
1125 Oregon St
Joliet, IL 60435
(815)725-2700 1.2 K-5 423 - Crest Hill Chaney-monge School Magnet School
Grades: K-8 | 471 students
1.3 miles
400 Elsie Ave
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815)722-6673 1.3 K-8 471 - Joliet Lincoln School Rssp Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: 6-12 | 37 students
1.3 miles
960 Royce Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815)774-8900 1.3 6-12 37 - Joliet Lincoln School Alop Alternative School
Magnet School
Grades: 6-12 | 19 students
1.4 miles
960 Royce Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815)774-8900 1.4 6-12 19
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