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Mineral County School District

GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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503 C St
Hawthorne, NV 89415
Mineral County
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PH: (775) 945-2403
FAX: (775) 945-3709

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  • Grades PK-12
  • 561 students
  • 3 schools

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 CRT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 25% (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
 61% (2008)
 57% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 61% in 2010.

Math
 34% (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
 53% (2008)
 50% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2010.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading
 55% (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
 51% (2008)
 54% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2010.

Math
 55% (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
 56% (2008)
 56% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2010.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading
 39% (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
 44% (2008)
 43% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2010.

Science
 39% (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
 67% (2008)
 43% (2007)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

Writing
 44% (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
The state average for Writing was 47% in 2010.

Math
 48% (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
 58% (2008)
 45% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2010.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading
 49% (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
 64% (2008)
 38% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2010.

Math
 44% (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
 62% (2008)
 57% (2007)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading
 63% (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
 65% (2008)
 57% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

Math
 56% (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
 51% (2008)
 50% (2007)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2010.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Reading
 44% (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
 59% (2008)
 55% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2010.

Science
 24% (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
 46% (2008)
 55% (2007)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2010.

Writing
 40% (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2010.

Math
 31% (2010)
 41% (2009)
 46% (2008)
 51% (2007)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2010.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the tests

  • In 2009-2010 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

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district
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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 Students25%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasiann/a
Not LEP25%

MathThis District
All Students34%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasiann/a
Not IEP37%
Not LEP34%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students55%
Female64%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian59%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch57%
Not IEP58%
Not LEP55%

MathThis District
All Students55%
Female60%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian59%
Full price68%
Not IEP64%
Not LEP55%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students39%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasiann/a
Not IEP41%
Not LEP39%

ScienceThis District
All Students39%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasiann/a
Not IEP44%
Not LEP39%

WritingThis District
All Students44%
Female52%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian48%
Full price61%
Not IEP49%
Not LEP44%

MathThis District
All Students48%
Female43%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasiann/a
Full price65%
Not IEP51%
Not LEP48%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students49%
Female50%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch50%
Not IEP58%
Not LEP49%

MathThis District
All Students44%
Female40%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian60%
Not IEP48%
Not LEP44%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students63%
Female75%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian62%
Full price60%
Not IEP68%
Not LEP63%

MathThis District
All Students56%
Female60%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian56%
Full price57%
Not IEP66%
Not LEP56%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students44%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasiann/a
Full price50%
Not IEP49%
Not LEP44%

ScienceThis District
All Students24%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasiann/a
Not IEP28%
Not LEP24%

WritingThis District
All Students40%
Female67%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch44%
Not IEP44%
Not LEP40%

MathThis District
All Students31%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasiann/a
Not IEP33%
Not LEP31%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 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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 HSPE Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading
 88% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

Science
Data not available for this district (2009)
The state average for Science was 62% in 2009.

Math
Data not available for this district (2009)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading
 95% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 94% in 2010.

Science
 69% (2010)
The state average for Science was 78% in 2010.

Writing
 84% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2010.

Math
 57% (2010)
The state average for Math was 71% in 2010.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the tests

  • In 2009-2010 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
Back to top >
 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 Students95%
Female62%
Male64%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian97%
Full price100%
Not IEP100%
Not LEP95%

ScienceThis District
All Students69%
Female65%
Male72%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian72%
Full price70%
Not IEP74%
Not LEP69%

WritingThis District
All Students84%
Female86%
Male82%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian86%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch71%
Full price91%
Not IEP89%
Not LEP84%

MathThis District
All Students57%
Female57%
Male56%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian61%
Full price53%
Not IEP60%
Not LEP57%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

About the Tests

  • In 2009-2010 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, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1820
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic61%42%
American Indian/Alaskan Native19%2%
Black, not Hispanic11%11%
Hispanic8%37%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%8%
How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program48%39%
The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$12,406$7,993
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%61%
Student and staff support5%7%
Administration18%15%
Other expenditures19%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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