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Washoe County School District

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

Learn About This District's:

CRT Results
CRT Results By Subgroup
HSPE Results
HSPE Results By Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

425 East Ninth
Reno, NV 89520
Washoe County
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PH: (775) 348-0200
FAX: (775) 348-0304

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Grades PK-12
65,421 students
104 schools

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CRT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

65% (2010)

59% (2009)

58% (2008)

61% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 61% in 2010.

Math

72% (2010)

61% (2009)

59% (2008)

57% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2010.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading

68% (2010)

64% (2009)

58% (2008)

60% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2010.

Math

71% (2010)

65% (2009)

66% (2008)

64% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2010.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading

57% (2010)

53% (2009)

49% (2008)

56% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2010.

Science

56% (2010)

58% (2009)

55% (2008)

54% (2007)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

Writing

45% (2010)

47% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 47% in 2010.

Math

71% (2010)

63% (2009)

61% (2008)

62% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2010.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading

73% (2010)

69% (2009)

70% (2008)

70% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2010.

Math

75% (2010)

73% (2009)

71% (2008)

71% (2007)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading

75% (2010)

72% (2009)

67% (2008)

67% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

Math

70% (2010)

69% (2009)

65% (2008)

62% (2007)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2010.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Reading

67% (2010)

63% (2009)

58% (2008)

63% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2010.

Science

51% (2010)

64% (2009)

65% (2008)

63% (2007)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2010.

Writing

58% (2010)

61% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2010.

Math

57% (2010)

60% (2009)

56% (2008)

61% (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

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

Reading	This District
All Students	65%
Female	69%
Male	60%
Black/African American	59%
Asian/Pacific Islander	75%
Hispanic	48%
American Indian/Alaska Native	56%
White/Caucasian	76%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	50%
Full price	79%
Students with disabilities	33%
Not IEP	69%
Students with limited English proficiency	45%
Not LEP	73%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	72%
Male	72%
Black/African American	61%
Asian/Pacific Islander	80%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian/Alaska Native	66%
White/Caucasian	79%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	62%
Full price	82%
Students with disabilities	46%
Not IEP	75%
Students with limited English proficiency	59%
Not LEP	78%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	68%
Female	71%
Male	65%
Black/African American	56%
Asian/Pacific Islander	74%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian/Alaska Native	62%
White/Caucasian	80%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	53%
Full price	82%
Students with disabilities	29%
Not IEP	74%
Students with limited English proficiency	41%
Not LEP	76%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	73%
Male	69%
Black/African American	51%
Asian/Pacific Islander	80%
Hispanic	59%
American Indian/Alaska Native	62%
White/Caucasian	80%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	59%
Full price	84%
Students with disabilities	40%
Not IEP	76%
Students with limited English proficiency	53%
Not LEP	77%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	57%
Female	58%
Male	56%
Black/African American	45%
Asian/Pacific Islander	70%
Hispanic	35%
American Indian/Alaska Native	32%
White/Caucasian	71%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	39%
Full price	74%
Students with disabilities	23%
Not IEP	61%
Students with limited English proficiency	20%
Not LEP	66%

Science	This District
All Students	56%
Female	52%
Male	58%
Black/African American	39%
Asian/Pacific Islander	64%
Hispanic	33%
American Indian/Alaska Native	31%
White/Caucasian	71%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	36%
Full price	74%
Students with disabilities	26%
Not IEP	59%
Students with limited English proficiency	18%
Not LEP	65%

Writing	This District
All Students	45%
Female	55%
Male	37%
Black/African American	39%
Asian/Pacific Islander	63%
Hispanic	30%
American Indian/Alaska Native	37%
White/Caucasian	54%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	33%
Full price	58%
Students with disabilities	13%
Not IEP	50%
Students with limited English proficiency	20%
Not LEP	52%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	72%
Male	71%
Black/African American	60%
Asian/Pacific Islander	86%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian/Alaska Native	50%
White/Caucasian	81%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	59%
Full price	84%
Students with disabilities	37%
Not IEP	76%
Students with limited English proficiency	46%
Not LEP	78%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	73%
Female	79%
Male	67%
Black/African American	61%
Asian/Pacific Islander	74%
Hispanic	60%
American Indian/Alaska Native	65%
White/Caucasian	82%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	60%
Full price	85%
Students with disabilities	26%
Not IEP	79%
Students with limited English proficiency	30%
Not LEP	80%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	77%
Male	73%
Black/African American	56%
Asian/Pacific Islander	80%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian/Alaska Native	69%
White/Caucasian	84%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	62%
Full price	86%
Students with disabilities	36%
Not IEP	80%
Students with limited English proficiency	37%
Not LEP	81%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	79%
Male	69%
Black/African American	67%
Asian/Pacific Islander	80%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian/Alaska Native	67%
White/Caucasian	82%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	61%
Full price	85%
Students with disabilities	22%
Not IEP	81%
Students with limited English proficiency	23%
Not LEP	81%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	70%
Male	69%
Black/African American	56%
Asian/Pacific Islander	80%
Hispanic	55%
American Indian/Alaska Native	70%
White/Caucasian	79%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	56%
Full price	82%
Students with disabilities	22%
Not IEP	76%
Students with limited English proficiency	25%
Not LEP	77%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	67%
Female	72%
Male	62%
Black/African American	58%
Asian/Pacific Islander	74%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian/Alaska Native	64%
White/Caucasian	78%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	51%
Full price	79%
Students with disabilities	20%
Not IEP	73%
Students with limited English proficiency	8%
Not LEP	75%

Science	This District
All Students	51%
Female	49%
Male	53%
Black/African American	36%
Asian/Pacific Islander	53%
Hispanic	29%
American Indian/Alaska Native	47%
White/Caucasian	65%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	32%
Full price	66%
Students with disabilities	14%
Not IEP	56%
Students with limited English proficiency	4%
Not LEP	61%

Writing	This District
All Students	58%
Female	68%
Male	48%
Black/African American	50%
Asian/Pacific Islander	67%
Hispanic	42%
American Indian/Alaska Native	45%
White/Caucasian	67%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	42%
Full price	69%
Students with disabilities	14%
Not IEP	63%
Students with limited English proficiency	10%
Not LEP	66%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	59%
Male	56%
Black/African American	44%
Asian/Pacific Islander	68%
Hispanic	40%
American Indian/Alaska Native	51%
White/Caucasian	67%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	42%
Full price	68%
Students with disabilities	15%
Not IEP	63%
Students with limited English proficiency	7%
Not LEP	64%

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

HSPE Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading

83% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

Science

68% (2009)
The state average for Science was 62% in 2009.

Math

54% (2009)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading

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

Science

81% (2010)
The state average for Science was 78% in 2010.

Writing

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

Math

75% (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

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

Reading	This District
All Students	94%
Female	96%
Male	93%
Black/African American	92%
Asian/Pacific Islander	96%
Hispanic	89%
American Indian/Alaska Native	92%
White/Caucasian	97%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	88%
Full price	97%
Students with disabilities	71%
Not IEP	98%
Students with limited English proficiency	54%
Not LEP	97%

Science	This District
All Students	81%
Female	80%
Male	83%
Black/African American	68%
Asian/Pacific Islander	82%
Hispanic	65%
American Indian/Alaska Native	64%
White/Caucasian	91%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	66%
Full price	89%
Students with disabilities	43%
Not IEP	86%
Students with limited English proficiency	20%
Not LEP	88%

Writing	This District
All Students	85%
Female	91%
Male	81%
Black/African American	78%
Asian/Pacific Islander	88%
Hispanic	76%
American Indian/Alaska Native	81%
White/Caucasian	92%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	75%
Full price	91%
Students with disabilities	44%
Not IEP	91%
Students with limited English proficiency	28%
Not LEP	90%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	74%
Male	76%
Black/African American	59%
Asian/Pacific Islander	82%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian/Alaska Native	60%
White/Caucasian	84%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	58%
Full price	82%
Students with disabilities	28%
Not IEP	80%
Students with limited English proficiency	20%
Not LEP	81%

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

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	19	20

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	54%	42%
Hispanic	33%	37%
Asian/Pacific Islander	7%	8%
Black, not Hispanic	4%	11%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	2%	2%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Information about this data

Source: NCES, 2008-2009
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	37%	39%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

Spending Per Pupil

Information about this data

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,781	$7,993

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	63%	61%
Student and staff support	10%	7%
Administration	11%	15%
Other expenditures	16%	18%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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