Serving 1,085 students in grades 6-8, Cortney Francis H Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,085 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cortney Francis H Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cortney Francis H Junior High School's student population of 1,085 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,085 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cortney Francis H Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cortney Francis H Junior High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#606 out of 692 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
51%
44%
Black
25%
12%
White
9%
28%
Hawaiian
2%
2%
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
79%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cortney Francis H Junior High School's ranking?
Cortney Francis H Junior High School is ranked #606 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What schools are Cortney Francis H Junior High School often compared to?
Cortney Francis H Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like White Thurman Academy Of The Arts Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Cortney Francis H Junior High School?
1,085 students attend Cortney Francis H Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Cortney Francis H Junior High School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cortney Francis H Junior High School?
Cortney Francis H Junior High School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Cortney Francis H Junior High School offer ?
Cortney Francis H Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cortney Francis H Junior High School part of?
Cortney Francis H Junior High School is part of Clark County School District.
School Reviews
2 3/16/2020
Okay, no offense, but this school has so much drama and fights and stuff like that, that I don't want my sister to go here next year. This school is horrible... and it always stinks like rotten eggs: [the good things about this school include: Mrs. Terrazas, the other teachers, the staff, the principle, and lunch. Even though it always smells like rotten eggs and all the drama and fights, Courtney Cobras always come back.
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