News Summary
McCall Elementary School has significantly improved its rating from 2-stars to 4-stars on the Nevada School Performance Framework. This commendable achievement, highlighted during a surprise visit by the Superintendent of Clark County School District, reflects the school’s growth in essential areas such as math and English. The improvement follows a focused effort under new leadership to enhance foundational skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic. The school aims to set a benchmark for performance across the district and inspire other institutions amidst various challenges.
North Las Vegas – McCall Elementary School has been celebrated for its remarkable transformation, elevating its rating from 2-stars to 4-stars on the Nevada School Performance Framework. This significant achievement was recognized during a surprise visit by Clark County School District Superintendent Jhone Ebert, who acknowledged the school’s growth in crucial academic areas including math and English.
The star ratings, which were published on September 16, 2025, reflect improvements across nearly 20 schools within the district, where more than 40 percent of schools demonstrated advancements in key performance metrics. McCall’s noteworthy improvement is attributed to a concentrated effort to enhance students’ foundational skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic.
Prior to Amanda Lush taking over as principal in early 2020, McCall Elementary held the state’s lowest rating. In just over five years, the institution managed to climb from a 1-star rating to nearly a 5-star rating, showcasing exceptional dedication to student improvement. Under Lush’s leadership, the school made strides in standardized testing, achieving better proficiency in math and English language arts while also reducing chronic absenteeism.
Performance Metrics and Statistics
The Nevada School Performance Framework evaluates schools based on various metrics including proficiency and growth in English language arts and math, attendance rates, and graduation rates where applicable. For the 2023-24 school year, elementary schools in the Clark County School District reported an overall proficiency rate of 42.2% in English language arts and 36.7% in math. However, McCall’s rates were somewhat lower, with only 27.4% proficiency in English language arts and 26.5% in math.
McCall’s previous rating of 2-stars indicated that it “partially met” state performance standards, demonstrating the importance of the recent changes. The gains observed at McCall are part of a broader statewide trend, as the number of four and five-star rated schools increased, with 17% receiving a five-star rating and 13.5% achieving a four-star rating.
Community and Family Engagement
Superintendent Ebert emphasized the importance of parental involvement in education, particularly with upcoming parent-teacher conferences. This community engagement is facilitated through initiatives like family nights, which encourage parents to participate more actively in their children’s schooling. School counselors Gianna Rodriguez and Brenda Reeh play vital roles in these initiatives, with Reeh being recognized as Clark County Educator of the Month for her commitment and service at McCall for over 12 years.
Reeh’s dedication extends beyond academic support; she coordinates programs and secures resources to ensure that students’ basic needs are met, fostering a supportive environment for the school’s low-income and inner-city community—which often contends with challenges like unemployment and housing instability.
Conclusion and Future Outlook
Overall, the uplifting results at McCall Elementary highlight a valuable transformation within the school, reflecting the determination of educators, administrators, students, and families in pursuing better performance standards. The celebration of these achievements reinforces the idea that positive changes are indeed possible within the educational landscape of Nevada.
The significant strides made at McCall Elementary not only symbolize hope and progress for the school but also inspire other institutions to continue striving for improvement despite the challenges they may face.
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Additional Resources
- Las Vegas Sun: McCall Elementary Community Celebrates Its Hard Work
- Wikipedia: Nevada School Performance Framework
- News 3 LV: North Las Vegas School Celebrates Leap in Performance
- Google Search: Clark County School District
- Review Journal: Educator of the Month
- Google News: McCall Elementary School Las Vegas
- KTNV: Confrontation Between Neighbor Parents Escalates In Front of School
- Encyclopedia Britannica: School Performance Standards
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