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Carson City School District

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P.O. Box 603
Carson City, NV 89702
Carson City County
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PH: (775) 885-6310
FAX: (775) 885-6473

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Grades PK-12 & ungraded
8251 students
13 schools

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CRT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

62% (2007)

56% (2006)

45% (2005)

48% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Math

60% (2007)

55% (2006)

50% (2005)

48% (2004)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

61% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2007.

Math

63% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

55% (2007)

45% (2006)

47% (2005)

42% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 52% in 2007.

Science

50% (2007)

54% (2006)

56% (2005)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2007.

Math

59% (2007)

55% (2006)

50% (2005)

49% (2004)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

61% (2007)

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

Math

61% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

66% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Math

62% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

69% (2007)

65% (2006)

65% (2005)

56% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2007.

Science

69% (2007)

66% (2006)

68% (2005)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.

Math

66% (2007)

60% (2006)

58% (2005)

53% (2004)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the tests

In 2006-2007 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	62%
Female	68%
Male	57%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	71%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian/Alaska Native	58%
White/Caucasian	70%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	51%
Students with disabilities	35%
Students with limited English proficiency	49%
Gifted and talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	60%
Female	58%
Male	61%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	75%
Hispanic	48%
American Indian/Alaska Native	53%
White/Caucasian	67%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	50%
Students with disabilities	40%
Students with limited English proficiency	48%
Gifted and talented	100%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	61%
Female	64%
Male	59%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	63%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian/Alaska Native	53%
White/Caucasian	72%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	46%
Students with disabilities	29%
Students with limited English proficiency	21%
Gifted and talented	98%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	61%
Male	65%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	81%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian/Alaska Native	58%
White/Caucasian	71%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	48%
Students with disabilities	34%
Students with limited English proficiency	36%
Gifted and talented	98%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	55%
Female	60%
Male	51%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	36%
American Indian/Alaska Native	69%
White/Caucasian	66%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	39%
Students with disabilities	18%
Students with limited English proficiency	11%
Gifted and talented	100%

Science	This District
All Students	50%
Female	49%
Male	52%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	31%
American Indian/Alaska Native	42%
White/Caucasian	61%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	32%
Students with disabilities	21%
Students with limited English proficiency	14%
Gifted and talented	98%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	61%
Male	56%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	44%
American Indian/Alaska Native	53%
White/Caucasian	68%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	45%
Students with disabilities	22%
Students with limited English proficiency	22%
Gifted and talented	98%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	61%
Female	70%
Male	51%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	81%
Hispanic	39%
American Indian/Alaska Native	71%
White/Caucasian	71%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	41%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students with limited English proficiency	13%
Gifted and talented	96%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	65%
Male	56%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	81%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian/Alaska Native	57%
White/Caucasian	69%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	44%
Students with disabilities	16%
Students with limited English proficiency	19%
Gifted and talented	99%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	66%
Female	73%
Male	61%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	76%
Hispanic	47%
American Indian/Alaska Native	79%
White/Caucasian	75%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	50%
Students with disabilities	36%
Students with limited English proficiency	22%
Gifted and talented	98%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	65%
Male	60%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	71%
Hispanic	45%
American Indian/Alaska Native	54%
White/Caucasian	72%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	48%
Students with disabilities	27%
Students with limited English proficiency	29%
Gifted and talented	98%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	69%
Female	73%
Male	65%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	81%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian/Alaska Native	46%
White/Caucasian	76%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	51%
Students with disabilities	13%
Students with limited English proficiency	13%
Gifted and talented	98%

Science	This District
All Students	69%
Female	69%
Male	69%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	76%
Hispanic	52%
American Indian/Alaska Native	46%
White/Caucasian	77%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	52%
Students with disabilities	17%
Students with limited English proficiency	18%
Gifted and talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	68%
Male	63%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	86%
Hispanic	52%
American Indian/Alaska Native	33%
White/Caucasian	72%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	49%
Students with disabilities	16%
Students with limited English proficiency	18%
Gifted and talented	100%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 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

45% (2007)

52% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 48% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Writing

68% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 59% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the tests

In 2006-2007 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	45%
Female	53%
Male	38%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	28%
American Indian/Alaska Native	46%
White/Caucasian	54%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	32%
Students with disabilities	14%
Students with limited English proficiency	14%
Gifted and talented	84%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Writing	This District
All Students	68%
Female	76%
Male	60%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	90%
Hispanic	52%
American Indian/Alaska Native	60%
White/Caucasian	74%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	59%
Students with disabilities	25%
Students with limited English proficiency	9%
Gifted and talented	95%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 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 10

Reading

90% (2007)

85% (2006)

76% (2005)

76% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2007.

Math

70% (2007)

56% (2006)

56% (2005)

56% (2004)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Writing

66% (2007)

92% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the tests

In 2006-2007 Nevada used the High School Proficiency Examination (HSPE) to assess high school students in reading, math and writing.
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 10

Reading	This District
All Students	90%
Female	92%
Male	88%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	96%
Hispanic	77%
American Indian/Alaska Native	n/a
White/Caucasian	95%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	75%
Students with disabilities	59%
Students with limited English proficiency	49%
Gifted and talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	66%
Male	74%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	83%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian/Alaska Native	n/a
White/Caucasian	78%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	50%
Students with disabilities	21%
Students with limited English proficiency	21%
Gifted and talented	100%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Writing	This District
All Students	66%
Female	76%
Male	59%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	58%
American Indian/Alaska Native	n/a
White/Caucasian	72%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	59%
Students with disabilities	44%
Students with limited English proficiency	17%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 Nevada used the High School Proficiency Examination (HSPE) to assess high school students in reading, math and writing.
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, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	18	19

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	59%	46%
Hispanic	28%	34%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	3%	2%
Asian/Pacific Islander	3%	7%
Black, not Hispanic	1%	11%
Unspecified	6%	n/a

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	27%	41%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,782	$11,078

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	65%	60%
Student and staff support	6%	6%
Administration	12%	15%
Other expenditures	17%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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