Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards
Grade 10
Reading

85% (2009)
The state average for Reading was 80% in 2009.
Science

75% (2009)
The state average for Science was 62% in 2009.
Math

71% (2009)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2009.
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2008-2009
Grade 11
Reading

99% (2011)

95% (2010)
The state average for Reading was 94% in 2011.
Science

88% (2011)

90% (2010)
The state average for Science was 70% in 2011.
Writing

82% (2011)

86% (2010)
The state average for Writing was 78% in 2011.
Math

94% (2011)

89% (2010)
The state average for Math was 72% in 2011.
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2010-2011
About the Tests
- In 2010-2011 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
See Nevada's state standards