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Will Beckley Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 852 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 24, 2011

This is the worst school you could have your children go to. My kids went there for two years and it got to the point I actually moved just to get my kids a better education. They do not challage the children and do not do anything special for the kids. Their fairs are horribly ran and put no money towards them. Since my children have been going to a different school I can notice how much Will Beckley was behind. I really hope someone takes a long look at this school so hopefully something can be done!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 17, 2010

i love this school, help very much
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 11, 2010

I went to this school for 6 years, Ever since kindergarten I knew I was going to like this school. The teachers are great and know exactly what to teach the students and how to teach them, I recommend this school to any parent who is considering this school. Will Beckley will meet your needs. (:


Posted April 22, 2009

My son is in early childhood development and he has done so well. The teachers are great very loving and caring. My son loves school and looks foward to going everyday and hates the weekends!! Great teachers
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 7, 2008

My child is in kindergarten and their teacher is amazing. This teacher is doing all the right things!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 28, 2004

Will Beckley is a great school I went there all 6 years(k-5), and loved it. The teachers cared so much about their students, they had a good administration and it was a safe school. I have nothing but good things to say about that school.
—Submitted by Jessica Marshall, a former student


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.

129 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
39%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 59% in 2011.

129 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
42%
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.

141 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2011.

141 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
44%
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.

130 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 63% in 2011.

130 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
26%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2011.

130 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
37%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 44% in 2011.

133 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
24%
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 Students70%
Female70%
Male70%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch69%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities74%
Students with limited English proficiency69%
Proficient in English71%

Reading

All Students52%
Female58%
Male37%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
White/Caucasian60%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch51%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities55%
Students with limited English proficiency35%
Proficient in English56%
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 Students72%
Female59%
Male70%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic71%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch71%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities72%
Students with limited English proficiency68%
Proficient in English63%

Reading

All Students61%
Female67%
Male41%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic61%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch59%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities62%
Students with limited English proficiency57%
Proficient in English50%
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%
Male62%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic58%
White/Caucasian68%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch62%
Full price55%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities61%
Students with limited English proficiency56%
Proficient in English67%

Reading

All Students54%
Female60%
Male37%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic53%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch54%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities55%
Students with limited English proficiency30%
Proficient in English75%

Science

All Students39%
Female34%
Male44%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic37%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch37%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities39%
Students with limited English proficiency25%
Proficient in English59%

Writing

All Students36%
Female48%
Male26%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch35%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities37%
Students with limited English proficiency31%
Proficient in English43%
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 70% 37%
White 19% 42%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 8%
Black 5% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 64%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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3223 South Glenhurst
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: (702) 799-7700

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