Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 6
Reading

61% (2008)

57% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 60% in 2008.
Math

55% (2008)

50% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2008.
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 7
Reading

66% (2008)

69% (2007)

54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.
Math

54% (2008)

65% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2008.
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 8
Reading

57% (2008)

61% (2007)

46% (2006)

57% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2008.
Science

56% (2008)

54% (2007)

44% (2006)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2008.
Math

49% (2008)

52% (2007)

42% (2006)

48% (2005)
The state average for Math was 52% 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
See Nevada's state standards
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