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Washoe County School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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CRT Results
CRT Results By Subgroup
NAWE Results
NAWE Results By Subgroup
HSPE Results
HSPE Results By Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

425 East Ninth
Reno, NV 89520
Washoe County
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PH: (775) 348-0200
FAX: (775) 348-0304

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Grades PK-12
65,677 students
104 schools

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CRT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

58% (2008)

61% (2007)

55% (2006)

48% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2008.

Math

59% (2008)

57% (2007)

53% (2006)

56% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

58% (2008)

60% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2008.

Math

66% (2008)

64% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2008.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

49% (2008)

56% (2007)

48% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 47% in 2008.

Science

55% (2008)

54% (2007)

56% (2006)

59% (2005)
The state average for Science was 53% in 2008.

Math

61% (2008)

62% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2008.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

70% (2008)

70% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 60% in 2008.

Math

71% (2008)

71% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2008.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

67% (2008)

67% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Math

65% (2008)

62% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2008.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

58% (2008)

63% (2007)

64% (2006)

64% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2008.

Science

65% (2008)

63% (2007)

63% (2006)

65% (2005)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2008.

Math

56% (2008)

61% (2007)

62% (2006)

61% (2005)
The state average for Math was 52% in 2008.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the tests

In 2007-2008 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 5 and 8 in science.
The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Nevada: An Overview

See Nevada's state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

CRT Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	58%
Female	61%
Male	54%
Black/African American	51%
Asian/Pacific Islander	72%
Hispanic	38%
American Indian/Alaska Native	50%
White/Caucasian	70%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	40%
Students with disabilities	27%
Students with limited English proficiency	37%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	57%
Male	60%
Black/African American	51%
Asian/Pacific Islander	71%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian/Alaska Native	51%
White/Caucasian	68%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	45%
Students with disabilities	33%
Students with limited English proficiency	44%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	58%
Female	64%
Male	52%
Black/African American	46%
Asian/Pacific Islander	64%
Hispanic	40%
American Indian/Alaska Native	54%
White/Caucasian	70%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	40%
Students with disabilities	23%
Students with limited English proficiency	28%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	67%
Male	64%
Black/African American	53%
Asian/Pacific Islander	74%
Hispanic	52%
American Indian/Alaska Native	61%
White/Caucasian	74%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	52%
Students with disabilities	34%
Students with limited English proficiency	43%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	49%
Female	55%
Male	44%
Black/African American	37%
Asian/Pacific Islander	52%
Hispanic	30%
American Indian/Alaska Native	40%
White/Caucasian	63%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	31%
Students with disabilities	16%
Students with limited English proficiency	10%

Science	This District
All Students	55%
Female	53%
Male	57%
Black/African American	39%
Asian/Pacific Islander	57%
Hispanic	32%
American Indian/Alaska Native	48%
White/Caucasian	71%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	35%
Students with disabilities	29%
Students with limited English proficiency	13%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	61%
Male	60%
Black/African American	48%
Asian/Pacific Islander	72%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian/Alaska Native	53%
White/Caucasian	70%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	46%
Students with disabilities	25%
Students with limited English proficiency	30%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female	75%
Male	65%
Black/African American	65%
Asian/Pacific Islander	73%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian/Alaska Native	66%
White/Caucasian	81%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	54%
Students with disabilities	27%
Students with limited English proficiency	17%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	72%
Male	69%
Black/African American	62%
Asian/Pacific Islander	77%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian/Alaska Native	65%
White/Caucasian	80%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	56%
Students with disabilities	28%
Students with limited English proficiency	29%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	67%
Female	73%
Male	61%
Black/African American	59%
Asian/Pacific Islander	74%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian/Alaska Native	65%
White/Caucasian	76%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	49%
Students with disabilities	18%
Students with limited English proficiency	12%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	66%
Male	64%
Black/African American	49%
Asian/Pacific Islander	74%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian/Alaska Native	62%
White/Caucasian	74%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	48%
Students with disabilities	18%
Students with limited English proficiency	18%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	58%
Female	63%
Male	53%
Black/African American	37%
Asian/Pacific Islander	63%
Hispanic	39%
American Indian/Alaska Native	48%
White/Caucasian	71%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	38%
Students with disabilities	16%
Students with limited English proficiency	6%

Science	This District
All Students	65%
Female	65%
Male	64%
Black/African American	42%
Asian/Pacific Islander	69%
Hispanic	45%
American Indian/Alaska Native	61%
White/Caucasian	78%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	46%
Students with disabilities	29%
Students with limited English proficiency	12%

Math	This District
All Students	56%
Female	57%
Male	55%
Black/African American	31%
Asian/Pacific Islander	67%
Hispanic	39%
American Indian/Alaska Native	44%
White/Caucasian	67%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	38%
Students with disabilities	15%
Students with limited English proficiency	11%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 5 and 8 in science.
The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada.
The different student groups are identified by the Nevada Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Nevada: An Overview

NAWE Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5

Writing

44% (2008)

48% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 44% in 2008.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Writing

60% (2008)

68% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 56% in 2008.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the tests

In 2007-2008 Nevada used the Nevada Analytic Writing Examination (NAWE) to test students in grades 5 and 8 in writing.
The NAWE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Nevada: An Overview

See Nevada's state standards

Compare all middle schools in this district

NAWE Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5

Writing	This District
All Students	44%
Female	53%
Male	35%
Black/African American	39%
Asian/Pacific Islander	54%
Hispanic	28%
American Indian/Alaska Native	38%
White/Caucasian	n/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	28%
Students with disabilities	14%
Students with limited English proficiency	15%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Writing	This District
All Students	60%
Female	69%
Male	51%
Black/African American	45%
Asian/Pacific Islander	67%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian/Alaska Native	56%
White/Caucasian	n/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	45%
Students with disabilities	23%
Students with limited English proficiency	11%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Nevada used the Nevada Analytic Writing Examination (NAWE) to test students in grades 5 and 8 in writing.
The NAWE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada.
The different student groups are identified by the Nevada Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Nevada: An Overview

HSPE Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 11

Reading

94% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 93% in 2008.

Writing

89% (2008)

65% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math

76% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the tests

In 2007-2008 Nevada used the High School Proficiency Examination (HSPE) to assess high school students in reading, math and writing.
The combined results for the first administration in grade 10 and the second administration in grade 11 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
The HSPE is a high school graduation requirement.
The HSPE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Nevada: An Overview

See Nevada's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

HSPE Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 11

Reading	This District
All Students	94%
Female	95%
Male	93%
Black/African American	85%
Asian/Pacific Islander	95%
Hispanic	87%
American Indian/Alaska Native	92%
White/Caucasian	97%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	85%
Students with disabilities	67%
Students with limited English proficiency	54%

Writing	This District
All Students	89%
Female	93%
Male	86%
Black/African American	82%
Asian/Pacific Islander	90%
Hispanic	80%
American Indian/Alaska Native	85%
White/Caucasian	93%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	78%
Students with disabilities	49%
Students with limited English proficiency	31%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	74%
Male	78%
Black/African American	51%
Asian/Pacific Islander	81%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian/Alaska Native	74%
White/Caucasian	83%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	60%
Students with disabilities	27%
Students with limited English proficiency	29%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

In 2007-2008 Nevada used the High School Proficiency Examination (HSPE) to assess high school students in reading, math and writing.
The combined results for the first administration in grade 10 and the second administration in grade 11 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
The HSPE is a high school graduation requirement.
The HSPE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada.
The different student groups are identified by the Nevada Department of Education; if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Nevada: An Overview

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	18	18

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	56%	44%
Hispanic	32%	35%
Asian/Pacific Islander	6%	8%
Black, not Hispanic	4%	11%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	2%	2%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	n/a	n/a

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,781	$7,993

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	61%
Student and staff support	10%	7%
Administration	11%	15%
Other expenditures	16%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >