M J Cunningham Elementary School
Tel:
(815) 723-0169
- M J Cunningham Elementary School serves 572 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 32%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- M J Cunningham Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).
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 1%)
School Overview
- M J Cunningham Elementary School's student population of 572 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 572 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
- M J Cunningham Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,672 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of M J Cunningham Elementary School is 0.39, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IL) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #3065 out of 3672 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 12% | 32% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 15% | 37% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 5% |
| Hispanic | 77% | 26% |
| Black | 7% | 17% |
| White | 12% | 48% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 100% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13) | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Joliet PSD 86 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 Grades: K-5 | 682 students
0.8 miles
701 Glenwood Ave
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 723-0394 0.8 K-5 682 - Joliet Taft Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 429 students
1.2 miles
1125 Oregon St
Joliet, IL 60435
(815) 725-2700 1.2 K-5 429 - Crest Hill Chaney-monge School Grades: K-8 | 437 students
1.3 miles
400 Elsie Ave
Crest Hill, IL 60403
(815) 722-6673 1.3 K-8 437 - Joliet Lincoln School Rssp Alternative School
Grades: 10-11 | 23 students
1.3 miles
960 Royce Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 774-8900 1.3 10-11 23 - Joliet Lincoln School Alop Alternative School
Grades: 11-12 | 10 students
1.4 miles
960 Royce Ave
Joliet, IL 60432
(815) 774-8900 1.4 11-12 10
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