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Eureka County School District

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P.O. Box 249
Eureka, NV 89316
Eureka County
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PH: (775) 237-5373
FAX: (775) 237-5014

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  • Grades K-12
  • 236 students
  • 3 schools

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 CRT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 83% (2007)
 81% (2006)
 44% (2005)
 69% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Math
 67% (2007)
 75% (2006)
 69% (2005)
 56% (2004)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 89% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2007.

Math
 89% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 81% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 77% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Reading was 52% in 2007.

Science
 76% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2007.

Math
 81% (2007)
 93% (2006)
 86% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 85% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2007.

Math
 100% (2007)
 96% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 100% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Math
 90% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 82% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 73% (2005)
Data not available for this district (2004)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2007.

Science
 82% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 80% (2005)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.

Math
 76% (2007)
 74% (2006)
 80% (2005)
Data not available for this district (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

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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 Students83%
Female79%
Male90%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian90%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female50%
Male90%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian70%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students89%
Female92%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian88%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female92%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian94%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students81%
Female83%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian75%

ScienceThis District
All Students76%
Female75%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian69%

MathThis District
All Students81%
Female92%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian88%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Male82%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian81%

MathThis District
All Students100%
Male100%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian100%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students100%
Female100%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian100%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female80%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian92%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Male82%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian92%

ScienceThis District
All Students82%
Male82%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian92%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Male73%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian83%
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

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 NAWE Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5

Writing
 65% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 48% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Writing
 53% (2007)
 68% (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

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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 Students65%
Female92%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian73%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
WritingThis District
All Students53%
Male46%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian58%
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.

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 HSPE Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading
 94% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 74% (2005)
 80% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2007.

Math
 71% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 65% (2005)
 80% (2004)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Writing
Data not available for this district (2007)
 90% (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

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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 10
ReadingThis District
All Students94%
Female100%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian92%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female64%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian69%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11
WritingThis District
Subgroup results not available
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

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1019
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic82%46%
Hispanic12%34%
American Indian/Alaskan Native6%2%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%7%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program25%41%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$21,314$11,078
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional54%60%
Student and staff support4%6%
Administration17%15%
Other expenditures25%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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