CRT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 8

Reading
 73% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 63% (2006)
 82% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 54% in 2008.

Science
 81% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Science was 58% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 73% (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.

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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 8
ReadingThis School
All Students73%
Female71%
Male75%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic63%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch57%

ScienceThis School
All Students81%
Female77%
Male85%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic74%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch71%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female59%
Male75%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic58%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian85%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch57%
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.

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  NAWE Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 8

Writing
 60% (2008)
 64% (2007)
 85% (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

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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 8
WritingThis School
All Students60%
Female65%
Male55%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic42%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch52%
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.

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  HSPE Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 11

Reading
 88% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 93% in 2008.

Writing
 82% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 88% in 2008.

Math
 63% (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, writing, math and science.
  • 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

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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 School
All Students88%
Female89%
Male87%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanic83%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian97%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch87%
Students with disabilities65%
Students with limited English proficiency42%

WritingThis School
All Students82%
Female85%
Male79%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanic74%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian90%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch80%
Students with disabilities46%
Students with limited English proficiency29%

MathThis School
All Students63%
Female60%
Male69%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander72%
Hispanic52%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian79%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch62%
Students with disabilities25%
Students with limited English proficiency17%
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, writing, math and science.
  • 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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