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Vail Pittman Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 584 students

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Posted August 29, 2011

I'm a proud parent of a straight A student at Vail Pittman. My son is happy and likes going to school everyday! His kindergarten teacher really made an impression on him and would like to become a teacher one day. The only thing I did not like is the changing of principals!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 9, 2005

My son is in 2nd grade and on his 2nd year here. The teacher he has now is very well organize and knows what's best. This is the best elementary so far for us. Next year, I will most definetly register my Twins. Great education. Thank you, Linda
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2005

Vail Pittman is a really great school.Both of my daughters have gone to the school,and love it tremendously.I feel very comfortable with the safety measures the staff take concerning the pupils.And I'm pleased with the acedemic preformence the school's teachers provide.My youngest daughter is currently in the G.A.T.E. program and shows great excitment with the activeites it provides.
—Submitted by Melissa Willocks, a parent


Posted February 17, 2005

This is by far the best elementary school that I have encountered in quite a while. Both the quality of the academics and the teachers is outstanding. The extracuricular activites are gret and realy give the kids something to look forward to. The Principal is the nicest most approachable person that I have met. keep up the good work!
—Submitted by Toni Pedraza, a parent


Posted January 14, 2005

Vail Pittman reminds me of my elementary school. Great extracurricular as well as academic programs. GATE program is an excellant way to expand on a childs learning abilities. My daughter has expressed that the teachers are the most attentive and caring she has ever met. After meeting the teachers for myself, I must agree with her.
—Submitted by Roger Thebodeau, 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.

87 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 59% in 2011.

88 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
56%
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.

92 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2011.

92 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
49%
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.

89 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 63% in 2011.

89 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
44%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2011.

89 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
31%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
47%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 44% in 2011.

82 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
20%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
46%
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 Students57%
Female32%
Male65%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic56%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch55%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities56%
Students with limited English proficiency63%
Proficient in Englishn/a

Reading

All Students32%
Female29%
Male35%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic31%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch31%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities33%
Students with limited English proficiency31%
Proficient in English33%
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 Students62%
Female70%
Male54%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic65%
White/Caucasian69%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch61%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities63%
Students with limited English proficiency62%
Proficient in English62%

Reading

All Students56%
Female50%
Male30%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic42%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch53%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities60%
Students with limited English proficiency43%
Proficient in English60%
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 Students61%
Female60%
Male61%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic66%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch59%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities64%
Students with limited English proficiency66%
Proficient in English56%

Reading

All Students34%
Female35%
Male33%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch32%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities37%
Students with limited English proficiency34%
Proficient in English33%

Science

All Students31%
Female28%
Male35%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch29%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities34%
Students with limited English proficiency32%
Proficient in English31%

Writing

All Students20%
Female28%
Malen/a
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic19%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch20%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities24%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in Englishn/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.

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 67% 37%
White 17% 42%
Black 12% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 83%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A20
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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6333 Fargo Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89107
Phone: (702) 799-4213

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