M J Cunningham Elementary School

500 Moran St
Joliet, IL 60435
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 496 students in grades Kindergarten-5, M J Cunningham Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 496 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

M J Cunningham Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

M J Cunningham Elementary School's student population of 496 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
496 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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School Rankings

M J Cunningham Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of M J Cunningham Elementary School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#3150 out of 3426 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of M J Cunningham Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
≤1%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of M J Cunningham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
12%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of M J Cunningham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
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Hispanic
80%
27%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in M J Cunningham Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
17%
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White
9%
45%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.35
This chart displays the diversity score of M J Cunningham Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in M J Cunningham Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is M J Cunningham Elementary School's ranking?
M J Cunningham Elementary School is ranked #3150 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What schools are M J Cunningham Elementary School often compared to?
M J Cunningham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pershing Elementary School, Farragut Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend M J Cunningham Elementary School?
496 students attend M J Cunningham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of M J Cunningham Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of M J Cunningham Elementary School?
M J Cunningham Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does M J Cunningham Elementary School offer ?
M J Cunningham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is M J Cunningham Elementary School part of?
M J Cunningham Elementary School is part of Joliet PSD 86 School District.
In what neighborhood is M J Cunningham Elementary School located?
M J Cunningham Elementary School is located in the Cunningham neighborhood of Joliet, IL.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 496 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 91%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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