Neal Joseph M Elementary School vs. May Ernest Elementary School
Should you attend Neal Joseph M Elementary School or May Ernest Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Neal Joseph M Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
May Ernest Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nevada for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 555 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Neal Joseph M Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 584 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, May Ernest Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to 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).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
555 students
584 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
32 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#245 out of 692 schools in NV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#214 out of 692 schools in NV
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
40
49
Kindergarten Students
73
68
Grade 1 Students
93
89
Grade 2 Students
72
89
Grade 3 Students
96
99
Grade 4 Students
80
99
Grade 5 Students
101
91
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
37%
38%
% Black
16%
13%
% White
34%
35%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
7%
11%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.71
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
99%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
