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Lincoln County School District

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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495 East Edwards
Panaca, NV 89042
Lincoln County
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PH: (775) 728-4471
FAX: (775) 728-4435

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  • Grades PK-12
  • 991 students
  • 9 schools

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 CRT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 67% (2010)
 59% (2009)
 57% (2008)
 75% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 61% in 2010.

Math
 70% (2010)
 59% (2009)
 52% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2010.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4

Reading
 47% (2010)
 68% (2009)
 80% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2010.

Math
 53% (2010)
 59% (2009)
 78% (2008)
 90% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2010.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5

Reading
 44% (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
 60% (2008)
 72% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 53% in 2010.

Science
 55% (2010)
 74% (2009)
 72% (2008)
 66% (2007)
The state average for Science was 52% in 2010.

Writing
 38% (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
The state average for Writing was 47% in 2010.

Math
 63% (2010)
 72% (2009)
 75% (2008)
 55% (2007)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2010.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6

Reading
 77% (2010)
 76% (2009)
 69% (2008)
 68% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2010.

Math
 77% (2010)
 90% (2009)
 67% (2008)
 77% (2007)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2010.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7

Reading
 81% (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
 74% (2008)
 60% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2010.

Math
 68% (2010)
 70% (2009)
 71% (2008)
 53% (2007)
The state average for Math was 65% in 2010.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8

Reading
 52% (2010)
 67% (2009)
 53% (2008)
 61% (2007)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2010.

Science
 40% (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
 71% (2008)
 69% (2007)
The state average for Science was 49% in 2010.

Writing
 50% (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
The state average for Writing was 57% in 2010.

Math
 46% (2010)
Data not available for this district (2009)
 41% (2008)
 48% (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

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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 Students67%
Male71%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian66%
Full price79%
Not IEP68%
Not LEP66%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female48%
Male73%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian69%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch45%
Full price76%
Not IEP71%
Not LEP69%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students47%
Female41%
Male51%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian50%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch32%
Full price59%
Not IEP47%
Not LEP46%

MathThis District
All Students53%
Female44%
Male60%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian53%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch46%
Full price59%
Not IEP53%
Not LEP53%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students44%
Female45%
Male43%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian45%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch42%
Full price46%
Not IEP50%
Not LEP45%

ScienceThis District
All Students55%
Female33%
Male40%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian55%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch33%
Full price38%
Not IEP61%
Not LEP57%

WritingThis District
All Students38%
Female50%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian40%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch38%
Full price38%
Not IEP43%
Not LEP39%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Female62%
Male63%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian63%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch67%
Full price59%
Not IEP69%
Not LEP63%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students77%
Female89%
Male48%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian82%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch56%
Full price83%
Not IEP82%
Not LEP77%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female83%
Male73%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian78%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch78%
Full price77%
Not IEP80%
Not LEP77%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students81%
Female59%
Male48%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian81%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch44%
Full price61%
Not IEP92%
Not LEP81%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female82%
Male58%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian68%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch64%
Full price71%
Not IEP77%
Not LEP68%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2009-2010

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students52%
Female62%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian54%
Full price69%
Not IEP53%
Not LEP52%

ScienceThis District
All Students40%
Female44%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian40%
Full price41%
Not IEP42%
Not LEP40%

WritingThis District
All Students50%
Female68%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian50%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch41%
Full price59%
Not IEP53%
Not LEP50%

MathThis District
All Students46%
Female53%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian50%
Full price69%
Not IEP53%
Not LEP46%
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
 78% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.

Science
 63% (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
 100% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 94% in 2010.

Science
 75% (2010)
The state average for Science was 78% in 2010.

Writing
 88% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 85% in 2010.

Math
 58% (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 Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian100%
Full price100%
Not IEP100%
Not LEP100%

ScienceThis District
All Students75%
Female76%
Male73%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian76%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch71%
Full price76%
Not IEP73%
Not LEP75%

WritingThis District
All Students88%
Female94%
Male80%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian89%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch80%
Full price92%
Not IEP91%
Not LEP88%

MathThis District
All Students58%
Female67%
Male46%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian61%
Full price68%
Not IEP62%
Not LEP58%
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 teacher1320
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic81%42%
Hispanic9%37%
Black, not Hispanic5%11%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%8%
American Indian/Alaskan Native2%2%
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 program35%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$11,753$7,993
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional62%61%
Student and staff support<1%7%
Administration19%15%
Other expenditures18%18%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
School Finance: Issues to Consider >
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