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Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 55% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 40% (2006)
 43% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2008.

Math
 48% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 49% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 56% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2008.

Math
 65% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2008.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 37% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 47% in 2008.

Science
 42% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Science was 53% in 2008.

Math
 49% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2008.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 67% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 60% in 2008.

Math
 62% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 51% (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 Students55%
Female52%
Male58%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic56%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian57%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch46%
Students with limited English proficiency48%

MathThis School
All Students48%
Female29%
Male64%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic48%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian44%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch40%
Students with limited English proficiency43%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students56%
Female62%
Male48%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian61%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch46%
Students with limited English proficiency41%

MathThis School
All Students65%
Female65%
Male66%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian71%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch59%
Students with limited English proficiency50%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students37%
Female47%
Male26%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic25%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian49%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch30%
Students with disabilities23%
Students with limited English proficiency6%

ScienceThis School
All Students42%
Female45%
Male38%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic31%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian51%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch30%
Students with disabilities31%
Students with limited English proficiency6%

MathThis School
All Students49%
Female44%
Male54%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian51%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch43%
Students with disabilities31%
Students with limited English proficiency25%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students67%
Female70%
Male63%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic53%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian81%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch68%
Students with disabilities13%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Female66%
Male57%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian68%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch60%
Students with disabilities6%
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.

Testing in Nevada: An Overview  

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  NAWE Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5

Writing
 23% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 38% (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  

Back to top >
  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 Students23%
Female27%
Male18%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic22%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch20%
Students with disabilities8%
Students with limited English proficiency6%
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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