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Churchill County School District

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545 East Richards St
Fallon, NV 89406
Churchill County
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PH: (775) 423-5184
FAX: (775) 423-2959

  • Grades K-12
  • 4409 students
  • 8 schools

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 CRT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 58% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 60% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2008.

Math
 62% (2008)
 57% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 63% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 61% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2008.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 58% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 47% in 2008.

Science
 79% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 74% (2005)
The state average for Science was 53% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2008.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 80% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 60% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Math was 62% in 2008.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 69% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Math
 63% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2008.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 71% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 65% (2006)
 78% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2008.

Science
 74% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 69% (2006)
 71% (2005)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 61% (2006)
 70% (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

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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 District
All Students58%
Female67%
Male48%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander65%
Hispanic45%
American Indian/Alaska Native49%
White/Caucasian61%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch49%
Students with disabilities10%
Students with limited English proficiency29%

MathThis District
All Students62%
Female65%
Male60%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander65%
Hispanic53%
American Indian/Alaska Native58%
White/Caucasian65%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch56%
Students with disabilities21%
Students with limited English proficiency55%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students61%
Female69%
Male55%
Black/African American46%
Asian/Pacific Islander75%
Hispanic47%
American Indian/Alaska Native61%
White/Caucasian65%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch50%
Students with disabilities9%
Students with limited English proficiency27%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female74%
Male74%
Black/African American64%
Asian/Pacific Islander81%
Hispanic65%
American Indian/Alaska Native61%
White/Caucasian79%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch60%
Students with disabilities46%
Students with limited English proficiency43%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students58%
Female62%
Male54%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic45%
American Indian/Alaska Native50%
White/Caucasian60%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch40%
Students with disabilities16%
Students with limited English proficiency13%

ScienceThis District
All Students79%
Female77%
Male80%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander75%
Hispanic66%
American Indian/Alaska Native69%
White/Caucasian83%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch69%
Students with disabilities46%
Students with limited English proficiency31%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female75%
Male73%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanic60%
American Indian/Alaska Native62%
White/Caucasian78%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch65%
Students with disabilities40%
Students with limited English proficiency25%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female86%
Male73%
Black/African American55%
Asian/Pacific Islander75%
Hispanic60%
American Indian/Alaska Native80%
White/Caucasian85%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch70%
Students with disabilities30%
Students with limited English proficiency22%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female75%
Male78%
Black/African American73%
Asian/Pacific Islander75%
Hispanic58%
American Indian/Alaska Native73%
White/Caucasian81%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch66%
Students with disabilities35%
Students with limited English proficiency28%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students69%
Female77%
Male61%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander81%
Hispanic53%
American Indian/Alaska Native70%
White/Caucasian72%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch51%
Students with disabilities26%
Students with limited English proficiency13%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Female67%
Male59%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander67%
Hispanic39%
American Indian/Alaska Native57%
White/Caucasian67%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch49%
Students with disabilities26%
Students with limited English proficiency19%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students71%
Female76%
Male65%
Black/African American80%
Asian/Pacific Islander77%
Hispanic49%
American Indian/Alaska Native30%
White/Caucasian77%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch56%
Students with disabilities13%
Students with limited English proficiency25%

ScienceThis District
All Students74%
Female75%
Male73%
Black/African American80%
Asian/Pacific Islander69%
Hispanic49%
American Indian/Alaska Native45%
White/Caucasian80%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch59%
Students with disabilities43%
Students with limited English proficiency17%

MathThis District
All Students64%
Female69%
Male59%
Black/African American60%
Asian/Pacific Islander77%
Hispanic44%
American Indian/Alaska Native35%
White/Caucasian69%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch53%
Students with disabilities17%
Students with limited English proficiency33%
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
 52% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 44% in 2008.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Writing
 71% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 56% 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

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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 District
All Students52%
Female56%
Male48%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander64%
Hispanic37%
American Indian/Alaska Native46%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch41%
Students with disabilities26%
Students with limited English proficiency0%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
WritingThis District
All Students71%
Female84%
Male56%
Black/African American70%
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanic66%
American Indian/Alaska Native52%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch58%
Students with disabilities19%
Students with limited English proficiency58%
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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 HSPE Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 11

Reading
 96% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 93% in 2008.

Writing
 92% (2008)
 60% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math
 85% (2008)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2008.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the tests

  • In 2007-2008 Nevada used the High School Proficiency Examination (HSPE) to assess high school students in reading, math and writing.
  • The combined results for the first administration in grade 10 and the second administration in grade 11 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • 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

See Nevada's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

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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 11
ReadingThis District
All Students96%
Female96%
Male97%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander96%
Hispanic91%
American Indian/Alaska Native95%
White/Caucasian97%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch90%
Students with disabilities86%
Students with limited English proficiency69%

WritingThis District
All Students92%
Female92%
Male93%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander92%
Hispanic78%
American Indian/Alaska Native77%
White/Caucasian95%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch86%
Students with disabilities70%
Students with limited English proficiency62%

MathThis District
All Students85%
Female81%
Male87%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander89%
Hispanic75%
American Indian/Alaska Native73%
White/Caucasian87%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch76%
Students with disabilities47%
Students with limited English proficiency46%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Nevada used the High School Proficiency Examination (HSPE) to assess high school students in reading, math and writing.
  • The combined results for the first administration in grade 10 and the second administration in grade 11 are displayed on GreatSchools profiles.
  • 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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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1719

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic71%43%
Hispanic14%36%
American Indian/Alaskan Native7%2%
Asian/Pacific Islander5%8%
Black, not Hispanic2%11%
Unspecified1%n/a
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program38%39%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,771$7,993
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%61%
Student and staff support12%7%
Administration12%15%
Other expenditures17%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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