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  CRT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 78% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2007.

Math
 75% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 79% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Math
 74% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 73% (2007)
 68% (2006)
 66% (2005)
 68% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2007.

Science
 78% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.

Math
 70% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 69% (2005)
 74% (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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students78%
Female83%
Male73%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian79%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch65%
Students with disabilities27%
Gifted and talented100%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female81%
Male71%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian78%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch50%
Students with disabilities7%
Gifted and talented100%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students79%
Female85%
Male72%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian81%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch75%
Students with disabilities31%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female75%
Male74%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic64%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian75%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch75%
Students with disabilities19%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students73%
Female74%
Male72%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian79%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch52%
Students with disabilities7%

ScienceThis School
All Students78%
Female77%
Male79%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic56%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian82%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch62%
Students with disabilities21%

MathThis School
All Students70%
Female74%
Male67%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian76%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch38%
Students with disabilities15%
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 8

Writing
 64% (2007)
 78% (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 with test results from nearby schools  

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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 8
WritingThis School
All Students64%
Female73%
Male57%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian67%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch57%
Students with disabilities14%
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  

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