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Lincoln County School District

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495 East Edwards
Panaca, NV 89042
Lincoln County
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PH: (775) 728-4471
FAX: (775) 728-4435

  • Grades PK-12
  • 953 students
  • 9 schools

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 CRT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 57% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 59% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2008.

Math
 52% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 57% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 80% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 90% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2008.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 60% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 47% in 2008.

Science
 72% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Science was 53% in 2008.

Math
 75% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2008.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 69% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 60% in 2008.

Math
 67% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2008.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 74% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2008.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 53% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 66% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2008.

Science
 71% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2008.

Math
 41% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 66% (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

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 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
ReadingThis District
All Students57%
Female58%
Male56%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian58%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch53%

MathThis District
All Students52%
Female50%
Male53%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian51%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch55%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female80%
Male79%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian83%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch73%

MathThis District
All Students78%
Female83%
Male74%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian85%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch73%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students60%
Female83%
Male42%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian57%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch50%

ScienceThis District
All Students72%
Female71%
Male73%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian69%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch65%

MathThis District
All Students75%
Female83%
Male70%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian73%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch77%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students69%
Female83%
Male45%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian68%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch71%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female80%
Male45%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian68%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch62%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students74%
Female82%
Male69%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian75%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch57%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female68%
Male73%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian71%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch48%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students53%
Female62%
Male44%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic20%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian65%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch43%

ScienceThis District
All Students71%
Female74%
Male68%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian84%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch60%

MathThis District
All Students41%
Female44%
Male38%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian49%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch34%
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

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 NAWE Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5

Writing
 55% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 44% in 2008.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Writing
 62% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 58% (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

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 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
WritingThis District
All Students55%
Female77%
Male39%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch40%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
WritingThis District
All Students62%
Female80%
Male44%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch49%
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

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 HSPE Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 11

Reading
 95% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 93% in 2008.

Writing
 87% (2008)
Data not available for this district (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math
 72% (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

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 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
ReadingThis District
All Students95%
Female100%
Male91%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian96%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch100%

WritingThis District
All Students87%
Female93%
Male81%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian88%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch92%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female77%
Male69%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian76%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch74%
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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1318

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic70%44%
Hispanic10%35%
Black, not Hispanic9%11%
Asian/Pacific Islander6%8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native5%2%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch programn/an/a

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$11,753$7,993
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%61%
Student and staff support<1%7%
Administration19%15%
Other expenditures18%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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