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  HSPE Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading
 89% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 75% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2007.

Math
 57% (2007)
 39% (2006)
 43% (2005)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Writing
Data not available for this school (2007)
 93% (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 School
All Students89%
Female82%
Male100%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian87%

MathThis School
All Students57%
Female46%
Male77%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian53%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11
WritingThis School
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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