Serving 846 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School's ranking?
Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School is ranked #91 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School often compared to?
Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Forbuss Robert L Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School?
846 students attend Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School?
Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School offer ?
Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Jones Blackhurst Jan L Elementary School part of?
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