The top reported proficiency rate is 22% in English language arts. The lowest is 6% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Cortney Francis H Jhs
Cortney Francis H Junior High School sits on East Hacienda Avenue in Las Vegas, serving sixth through eighth graders as part of the Clark County School District. It is a regular public middle school with a large student body for its grade band, and every enrolled student qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, which marks it as a school serving an economically vulnerable community.
The student population is predominantly Hispanic, with a substantial Black enrollment and smaller shares of white, multiracial, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and American Indian or Alaska Native students. IEP and English-learner rates were not reported in the available data, so families wanting to understand special-education services or language-support programs would need to ask the school directly.
On state assessments, Cortney's results are low across all three tested subjects. In English language arts, roughly one in five tested students reached proficiency on the SBAC. Math proficiency was lower, with about one in nine students meeting the standard. Science was the weakest area, with only a small fraction of tested eighth graders demonstrating proficiency. Participation was strong, at nearly full participation across all subjects, so the results reflect nearly the entire student body rather than a narrow slice. Average scale scores were not available, and no multi-year trend data was provided, so it is not possible to say from this data whether performance is improving, holding steady, or declining. A parent concerned about these numbers may want to look into what academic interventions and supports the school has in place, and how Clark County School District is working with this campus.
Because Cortney serves only middle school grades, it has no graduation rate, and the state does not test below third grade, so those gaps are expected for a school of this type. No civil-rights data on discipline, course access, or staffing was provided, and no information on program offerings such as electives, clubs, or athletic activities was available. The school's Title I status and magnet status were also not reported, though the universal free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility strongly suggests a Title I designation. Families interested in what happens beyond the tested subjects will need to visit the school or contact the district for details.
The surrounding neighborhood offers a relatively affordable entry point to Las Vegas living. Home values in the school's zip code sit well below both the state and national benchmarks, and they have softened modestly over the past year. Rents are also below the state level and have dipped slightly year over year. With a price-to-income ratio above five times national income and current mortgage rates in the mid-six-percent range, buying a home here requires a solid income, though renting remains more affordable than carrying a mortgage in the same area. The broader economic backdrop shows a stable national unemployment rate and slowly rising household incomes, which may ease pressure for working families in the neighborhood.
The district brief turned up little that is parent-relevant. The search found no recent policy changes, curriculum shifts, bond referendums, or tax measures tied to Clark County School District that would have a lasting impact on families at this school.
What the picture amounts to is a large, economically disadvantaged middle school in an affordable corner of Las Vegas where state test results are low and many key data points about school environment, programs, and special populations are not available in the provided materials. Families considering Cortney will want to supplement this account with a direct conversation with school leadership, particularly about academic support, classroom resources, and the day-to-day culture of the building.
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