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Empire Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 549 students

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Posted August 21, 2008

We have a son who attended 1st thru 6th grade at Empire. We have 2 more still attending there. My husband and I consider the school to be wonderful and outstanding! Can t say enough about the caring teachers! As far as the administration office goes, I miss Ms. Carpenter, and we will miss, nurse Vicky very much! My children have had the pleasure of being cared for by a truly wonderful person. Respectfully, The Henricksen s Carson City, Nevada
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 18, 2006

I feel that the quality of teachers at Empire make it the success story that it is today. While the population is challenging the administration, teachers and support staff have stepped up to the plate, so to speak, and have made it a personal goal to help every single child succeed. The staff at Empire is a very positive one and it shows as you walk down the halls. Teachers smile at kids, parents, staff and anyone who comes into the building. Being acknowledged as soon as you come into a building makes one feel welcome. The Empire community is a special place. I feel my son is getting a very high quality education there with some of the most educated faculty who has at its fingers access to the latest in technology. Not all schools in Carson City have half as much as Empire does.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 70% in 2011.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 59% in 2011.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
45%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 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 and writing. 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.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2011.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2011.

86 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
48%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 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 and writing. 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.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 63% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
28%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2011.

67 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
31%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 44% in 2011.

69 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 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 and writing. 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.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

All Students77%
Female47%
Male81%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic83%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch78%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities78%
Students with limited English proficiency59%
Proficient in English39%

Reading

All Students60%
Female32%
Male44%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic59%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch62%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities61%
Students with limited English proficiency39%
Proficient in English39%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 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 and writing. 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.

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.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

All Students60%
Female58%
Male63%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic55%
White/Caucasian73%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch61%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities63%
Students with limited English proficiency57%
Proficient in English65%

Reading

All Students62%
Female51%
Male41%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch46%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities63%
Students with limited English proficiency48%
Proficient in English44%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 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 and writing. 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.

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.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

Math

All Students78%
Female65%
Male91%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic75%
White/Caucasian86%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch75%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities78%
Students with limited English proficiency58%
Proficient in English91%

Reading

All Students45%
Female41%
Male48%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic47%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch48%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities47%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

Science

All Students39%
Femalen/a
Male48%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic36%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch34%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities36%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English52%

Writing

All Students45%
Female46%
Male44%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch42%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities47%
Students with limited English proficiency34%
Proficient in English54%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2010-2011 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 and writing. 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.

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.

See Nevada's state standards

Source: Nevada Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 77% 37%
White 19% 42%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 8%
Black 1% 11%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 79%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A20
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1260 Monte Rosa
Carson City, NV 89703
Phone: (775) 283-1100

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