The top reported proficiency rate is 46% in English language arts. The lowest is 12% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Wengert Cyril Es
Wengert Cyril Elementary sits on Winterwood Boulevard in Las Vegas, part of the Clark County School District. It is a regular public school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, and its enrollment is moderate for an elementary school of this grade band. The student body is predominantly Hispanic, with Black students forming the next largest group, followed by smaller populations of white, multiracial, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and American Indian or Alaska Native students. Every student qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, which tells you the school serves a community where economic need is widespread and the school functions as a primary support institution for families.
On Nevada's state assessments, the most recent results paint a mixed academic picture. English language arts proficiency is moderate, with nearly half of tested students meeting or exceeding standards. Math proficiency sits lower, with about a third of tested students reaching proficiency. Science results are considerably weaker, with only a small fraction of tested students demonstrating proficiency. Participation rates are strong across all three subjects. No multi-year trend data was available, so it is not possible to say whether these results represent improvement, decline, or stability over time. Average scale scores were also missing from the data, which limits a deeper look at how students are performing beyond the proficiency threshold. A parent may want to ask the school directly about growth measures and what interventions are in place for math and science.
The school does not have charter or magnet status. Title I status was not reported in the data, though the universal free or reduced-price lunch rate strongly suggests the school likely receives federal support for high-poverty populations. Data on individualized education programs and English learner status was missing, so the size of those student populations cannot be characterized here. Discipline, course access, staffing, and attendance data were also not available, which means a parent would need to contact the school or district directly for information on class sizes, behavioral climate, teacher experience, and support staff.
The surrounding zip code offers a housing market that is more affordable than Nevada's statewide benchmark, though it sits close to the national figure. Home values in the area have dipped modestly year over year, while rents have risen slightly. For a family weighing renting versus buying, the estimated monthly mortgage in this area runs higher than typical rent, which may make renting the more accessible option in this neighborhood. The rent-to-income ratio falls in a range that many households would find manageable, though the broader economic picture includes a national unemployment rate that has held steady and a mortgage rate environment that remains elevated relative to recent history.
Clark County School District is a large, urban district, and we searched for recent parent-relevant changes such as policy shifts, curriculum updates, referendums, or tax changes. The search did not return usable results, so rather than guess, we are noting that gap. Parents interested in district-level initiatives affecting this school should consult the district directly.
What the data shows is a neighborhood elementary school serving a high-need community with moderate reading results, weaker math and science outcomes, and a student population that reflects the working-class character of this part of Las Vegas. Families considering this school would benefit from asking about academic support programs, teacher retention, and how the school addresses the gap between its ELA performance and its math and science results.
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