D−
M J Cunningham Elem Sch
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
500 Moran St, Joliet, IL 60435 · (815) 723-0169 · Part of Joliet Public School District 86
Students
484
Students per teacher
14:1
Free or reduced lunch
94%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about M J Cunningham Elem Sch
- School Grade D−: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 25 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 27 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 15.5% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency0.5%
State average 25.9%
Reading / language arts4%
State average 30.7%
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500 Moran St, Joliet
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K24
Kindergarten65
Grade 178
Grade 269
Grade 376
Grade 480
Grade 591
Grade 71
Enrollment over time
573’20
588’21
496’22
491’23
484’24
Down 15.5% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 85%Black 6%White 5%Two or more races 4%Asian <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.