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Elko County School District

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1092 Burns Rd
Elko, NV 89803
Elko County
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PH: (775) 738-5196
FAX: (775) 738-5857

  • Grades PK-12
  • 9591 students
  • 31 schools

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 CRT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 63% (2010)
 63% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 60% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 61% in 2010.

Math
 65% (2010)
 60% (2009)
 59% (2008)
 55% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2010.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading
 67% (2010)
 67% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 61% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2010.

Math
 61% (2010)
 57% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 62% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2010.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading
 55% (2010)
 49% (2009)
 49% (2008)
 55% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2010.

Science
 54% (2010)
 57% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 54% (2007)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

Writing
 47% (2010)
 41% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 47% in 2010.

Math
 62% (2010)
 57% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 60% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2010.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading
 69% (2010)
 71% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 71% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2010.

Math
 68% (2010)
 71% (2009)
 70% (2008)
 70% (2007)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading
 77% (2010)
 75% (2009)
 64% (2008)
 74% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

Math
 68% (2010)
 68% (2009)
 58% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2010.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Reading
 68% (2010)
 62% (2009)
 62% (2008)
 66% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2010.

Science
 51% (2010)
 63% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 67% (2007)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2010.

Writing
 55% (2010)
 56% (2009)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2010.

Math
 50% (2010)
 55% (2009)
 60% (2008)
 60% (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

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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 Students63%
Female67%
Male60%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic47%
American Indian/Alaska Native28%
White/Caucasian73%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch49%
Full price75%
Not IEP69%
Students with limited English proficiency34%
Not LEP69%

MathThis District
All Students65%
Female65%
Male67%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian74%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch54%
Full price75%
Students with disabilities39%
Not IEP69%
Students with limited English proficiency52%
Not LEP69%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students67%
Female69%
Male67%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
American Indian/Alaska Native43%
White/Caucasian77%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch53%
Full price81%
Students with disabilities25%
Not IEP72%
Students with limited English proficiency36%
Not LEP74%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Female61%
Male60%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic43%
American Indian/Alaska Native43%
White/Caucasian71%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch45%
Full price74%
Students with disabilities21%
Not IEP64%
Students with limited English proficiency36%
Not LEP66%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students55%
Female58%
Male52%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
American Indian/Alaska Native38%
White/Caucasian65%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch35%
Full price67%
Not IEP58%
Students with limited English proficiency17%
Not LEP59%

ScienceThis District
All Students54%
Female53%
Male55%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic32%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian65%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch34%
Full price67%
Not IEP58%
Not LEP60%

WritingThis District
All Students47%
Female57%
Male35%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic38%
American Indian/Alaska Native32%
White/Caucasian51%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch31%
Full price57%
Not IEP50%
Students with limited English proficiency17%
Not LEP49%

MathThis District
All Students62%
Female62%
Male61%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic52%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian69%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch46%
Full price73%
Not IEP66%
Students with limited English proficiency31%
Not LEP65%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students69%
Female71%
Male68%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic57%
American Indian/Alaska Native46%
White/Caucasian77%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch55%
Full price78%
Students with disabilities23%
Not IEP75%
Students with limited English proficiency25%
Not LEP76%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female67%
Male71%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic54%
American Indian/Alaska Native48%
White/Caucasian78%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch52%
Full price80%
Students with disabilities29%
Not IEP75%
Students with limited English proficiency28%
Not LEP75%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students77%
Female78%
Male75%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian/Alaska Native50%
White/Caucasian84%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch64%
Full price84%
Students with disabilities30%
Not IEP84%
Students with limited English proficiency18%
Not LEP82%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female65%
Male68%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic54%
American Indian/Alaska Native53%
White/Caucasian75%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch49%
Full price78%
Students with disabilities26%
Not IEP75%
Not LEP72%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students68%
Female70%
Male67%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic54%
American Indian/Alaska Native45%
White/Caucasian78%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch55%
Full price76%
Students with disabilities16%
Not IEP76%
Not LEP74%

ScienceThis District
All Students51%
Female46%
Male56%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic28%
American Indian/Alaska Native26%
White/Caucasian64%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch30%
Full price62%
Not IEP56%
Not LEP57%

WritingThis District
All Students55%
Female66%
Male45%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic42%
American Indian/Alaska Native36%
White/Caucasian63%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch38%
Full price65%
Students with disabilities14%
Not IEP61%
Not LEP60%

MathThis District
All Students50%
Female49%
Male52%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic41%
American Indian/Alaska Native26%
White/Caucasian57%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch35%
Full price59%
Not IEP56%
Not LEP53%
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
 84% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

Science
 69% (2009)
The state average for Science was 62% in 2009.

Math
 53% (2009)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2008-2009

Grade 11

Reading
 96% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 94% in 2010.

Science
 84% (2010)
The state average for Science was 78% in 2010.

Writing
 89% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2010.

Math
 77% (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

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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%
Female98%
Male93%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian/Alaska Native94%
White/Caucasian97%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch94%
Full price96%
Students with disabilities65%
Not IEP99%
Students with limited English proficiency65%
Not LEP97%

ScienceThis District
All Students84%
Female83%
Male85%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic75%
American Indian/Alaska Native65%
White/Caucasian88%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch71%
Full price88%
Students with disabilities31%
Not IEP89%
Not LEP86%

WritingThis District
All Students89%
Female95%
Male79%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic82%
American Indian/Alaska Native80%
White/Caucasian90%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch78%
Full price91%
Students with disabilities42%
Not IEP93%
Not LEP90%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female75%
Male80%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic69%
American Indian/Alaska Native49%
White/Caucasian82%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch65%
Full price82%
Students with disabilities29%
Not IEP82%
Not LEP79%
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 teacher1720

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic64%42%
Hispanic28%37%
American Indian/Alaskan Native6%2%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%8%
Black, not Hispanic<1%11%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program33%39%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,102$7,993
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional67%61%
Student and staff support5%7%
Administration9%15%
Other expenditures19%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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