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  CRT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 66% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 46% (2005)
 46% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Math
 58% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 46% (2005)
 44% (2004)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 69% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2007.

Math
 70% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 54% (2007)
 49% (2006)
 52% (2005)
 54% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 52% in 2007.

Science
 52% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2007.

Math
 58% (2007)
 54% (2006)
 56% (2005)
 55% (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 Students66%
Female70%
Male62%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic42%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian74%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch45%

MathThis School
All Students58%
Female52%
Male64%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic47%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian65%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch59%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students69%
Female67%
Male71%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian74%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch56%
Students with limited English proficiency42%

MathThis School
All Students70%
Female69%
Male71%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic55%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian74%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch63%
Students with limited English proficiency42%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students54%
Female58%
Male52%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic28%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian65%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch37%
Students with disabilities8%
Students with limited English proficiency17%

ScienceThis School
All Students52%
Female47%
Male57%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic24%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian63%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch40%
Students with disabilities25%
Students with limited English proficiency8%

MathThis School
All Students58%
Female53%
Male62%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic48%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian61%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch54%
Students with disabilities17%
Students with limited English proficiency25%
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
 54% (2007)
 48% (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 Students54%
Female70%
Male41%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic42%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian57%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch40%
Students with disabilities15%
Students with limited English proficiency25%
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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