CRT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 61% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 38% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2008.

Math
 48% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 41% (2006)
 45% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 39% (2008)
 49% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2008.

Math
 50% (2008)
 55% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2008.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 40% (2008)
 39% (2007)
 32% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 47% in 2008.

Science
 52% (2008)
 35% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Science was 53% in 2008.

Math
 44% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2008.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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 Students61%
Female67%
Male55%
Black/African American71%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic55%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian70%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch60%
Students with disabilities11%
Students with limited English proficiency49%

MathThis School
All Students48%
Female52%
Male44%
Black/African American57%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian39%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch47%
Students with disabilities40%
Students with limited English proficiency45%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students39%
Female51%
Male29%
Black/African American20%
Asian/Pacific Islander50%
Hispanic32%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian54%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch25%
Students with disabilities6%
Students with limited English proficiency29%

MathThis School
All Students50%
Female54%
Male47%
Black/African American40%
Asian/Pacific Islander58%
Hispanic42%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian63%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch34%
Students with disabilities24%
Students with limited English proficiency36%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students40%
Female50%
Male31%
Black/African American50%
Asian/Pacific Islander60%
Hispanic27%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian44%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch33%
Students with disabilities22%
Students with limited English proficiency12%

ScienceThis School
All Students52%
Female59%
Male47%
Black/African American80%
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic33%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian65%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch45%
Students with disabilities33%
Students with limited English proficiency27%

MathThis School
All Students44%
Female50%
Male40%
Black/African American60%
Asian/Pacific Islander60%
Hispanic31%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian51%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch40%
Students with disabilities11%
Students with limited English proficiency21%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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.

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  NAWE Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5

Writing
 34% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 44% in 2008.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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 Students34%
Female47%
Male24%
Black/African American36%
Asian/Pacific Islander60%
Hispanic26%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch24%
Students with disabilities7%
Students with limited English proficiency16%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 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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