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  CRT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 67% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 48% (2005)
 33% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Math
 59% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 49% (2005)
 40% (2004)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 60% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2007.

Math
 60% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 56% (2007)
 38% (2006)
 50% (2005)
 63% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 52% in 2007.

Science
 55% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2007.

Math
 62% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 54% (2005)
 56% (2004)
The state average for Math was 59% 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 School
All Students67%
Female67%
Male68%
Black/African American29%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic84%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian76%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch60%
Gifted and talented100%

MathThis School
All Students59%
Female52%
Male68%
Black/African American29%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic72%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian64%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch55%
Gifted and talented100%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students60%
Female69%
Male45%
Black/African American50%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian72%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch50%
Students with disabilities9%
Gifted and talented95%

MathThis School
All Students60%
Female63%
Male55%
Black/African American54%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic62%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian63%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch47%
Students with disabilities9%
Gifted and talented91%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students56%
Female55%
Male58%
Black/African American45%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian73%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch52%
Gifted and talented90%

ScienceThis School
All Students55%
Female53%
Male58%
Black/African American39%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian73%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch48%
Gifted and talented93%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Female62%
Male61%
Black/African American58%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic56%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian70%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch52%
Gifted and talented93%
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
 51% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 48% 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 5
WritingThis School
All Students51%
Female57%
Male42%
Black/African American53%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian50%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch48%
Gifted and talented67%
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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