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Quannah McCall Elementary School has improved its performance, boosting its rating from 2 stars to 4 stars on the Nevada School Performance Framework. This achievement is attributed to enhanced math and English proficiency, along with increased student attendance. Principal Amanda Lush, who began her leadership just before the COVID-19 pandemic, has been instrumental in this turnaround. The recent rise in star ratings reflects a broader trend across the Clark County School District, with more than 40% of schools showing progress in key areas.
Las Vegas, NV – Quannah McCall Elementary School has significantly improved its performance, enhancing its rating from 2 stars to 4 stars on the Nevada School Performance Framework. This achievement highlights the school’s advancements in critical educational metrics, including math and English proficiency, as well as increased student attendance.
The school celebrated this milestone with a recognition event attended by the Clark County School District (CCSD) Superintendent Jhone Ebert. McCall Elementary is among nearly 20 schools within the district that improved by multiple star ratings, reflecting a broader trend of growth throughout the CCSD. Over 40% of schools in the district have shown progress in key areas like math, English, and attendance.
Principal Amanda Lush, who assumed leadership just before the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, has played a pivotal role in this turnaround. When Lush took charge, McCall was rated as the lowest-performing school with a score of 1 star. The school achieved its second star rating two years ago, and this year’s leap to 4 stars demonstrates substantial progress in student performance.
Superintendent Ebert acknowledged the rise in star ratings as indicative of a positive trend across the district, noting that 136 out of nearly 370 schools have improved their ratings. Additionally, statewide, more than 28% of public schools increased their ratings compared to the previous academic year. In the 2024-2025 school year, approximately 37% of Clark County schools improved their star ratings.
The CCSD has also reported that 48 schools achieved a top rating of 5 stars, a notable increase from 28 schools that reached this rating in 2024. The impressive progress at McCall Elementary has been attributed to several initiatives, such as enhanced family engagement, the introduction of enrichment activities, and a unique monthly bike raffle designed to reward students with perfect attendance.
These advancements in education quality can be partly credited to the recent legislative efforts in Nevada, with Governor Joe Lombardo and the legislature approving a $2.6 billion increase in K-12 education funding during the 2023 legislative session.
The Nevada Department of Education’s star rating system evaluates schools based on key academic performance metrics, which include proficiency, growth, graduation rates, and attendance. However, there remains a noted disparity in star ratings based on the income levels of neighborhoods in Clark County, with lower-income schools generally receiving lower ratings.
Superintendent Ebert emphasized the importance of upcoming parent-teacher conferences, which are essential for maintaining the momentum of progress made thus far. Notably, a recent cyberattack delayed the release of detailed academic proficiency data; however, preliminary results indicate positive trends in both math and English language arts.
In parallel developments, the Washoe County School District has also reported similar improvements, revealing that about one-third of its schools are now rated at least 4 stars, marking a 60% increase from the prior year. This collective progress in educational performance within the region signifies a hopeful outlook for schools across Nevada.
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- The Nevada Independent: Nevada School Ratings
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