Serving 1,017 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 7% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 30%). 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 23:1 is higher than the Nevada state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 73% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,017 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NV
- Math Proficiency: 7% (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 1,017 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,017 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Motto
BE responsible, BE motivated, BE ready, and BE.
School Mascot
Cobras
School Rankings
Cortney Francis H Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 684 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cortney Francis H Junior High School is 0.66, 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
#613 out of 684 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
26%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
19:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
5%
6%
Hispanic
53%
45%
Black
23%
12%
White
10%
27%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
6%
8%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
80%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NV Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Cobras
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cortney Francis H Junior High School's ranking?
Cortney Francis H Junior High School is ranked #613 out of 684 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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% 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?
1,017 students attend Cortney Francis H Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Cortney Francis H Junior High School students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cortney Francis H Junior High School?
Cortney Francis H Junior High School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Nevada state average of 19:1.
What grades does Cortney Francis H Junior High School offer ?
Cortney Francis H Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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