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Walter Jacobson Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 601 students

 
 
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4 stars

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2012:
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Posted January 12, 2013

I love this school they are amazing. My daughters teacher Mrs. Kristasik is very hands on with the kids. My daughter is now reading a level higher.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 22, 2012

No classroom stability, subs all the time. Maybe homework or maybe not!! This school has really gone down hill over the past few years and i am not the only parent that feels this way.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 14, 2012

I love Jacobson my son's teach Mr. Navarro works great with my son , that is something that we have not had in his previous schools . My son is now more confident in what he does and I am very happy with what my sons teacher has done with him.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 1, 2009

I believe that the teachers, parents and support staff are outstanding with true heart and concern for the students and community. Unfortunately, the administration does not follow suit. The leadership is completely lacking in maintaining an optimal learning environment. The administration undermines the hard work and efforts of everyone else. The communication is poor and problems are handled with anger and hostility. They lead with lack of interest in whats best for the children, it is a terrible shame.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted June 30, 2009

I love Mrs. Jones.. She is the best teacher in the entire world. My son is so fortunate to have her as his teacher !!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 24, 2009

I Love Jacobson as well. I agree Mrs. Jones is a great teacher. I am really sad that my Younger daughter dosn't get the chance to have her for a teacher.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 15, 2008

My daughter has gone to this school for 3 years and I will make sure she continues her last 2 years of elementry school here. This school and its staff are wonderful, caring, and they are willing to go above and beyond what is expected! All of the teachers are fantastic and they truely love their work!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 3, 2008

My daughter attends walter jacobson her teacher Mrs Jones is the best! We are looking for a new home and I refuse to move out of the school zone all because of her teacher!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2007

My son has attended the school since 2002 and every teacher was excellent!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2005

The school is part of a school district that is experiencing growing pains because of the great rate of population growth in Las Vegas. Notwithstanding that, it has some great teachers that try extra hard to do the right thing with their students. It's the teachers that really matter, not the school itself. And the teachers here are really caring and thoughtful.
—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.

96 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 59% in 2011.

95 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
62%
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.

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2011.

94 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
58%
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.

103 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 63% in 2011.

103 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
42%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2011.

103 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
47%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 44% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
35%

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 Students61%
Female43%
Male62%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic38%
White/Caucasian70%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch41%
Full price46%
Students without disabilities62%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English63%

Reading

All Students41%
Female27%
Male25%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian33%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch27%
Full price31%
Students without disabilities43%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English42%
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 Students74%
Female58%
Male55%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic51%
White/Caucasian67%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch53%
Full price62%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities79%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English60%

Reading

All Students82%
Female89%
Male76%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic80%
White/Caucasian91%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch75%
Full price92%
Students without disabilities86%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English85%
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 Students70%
Female65%
Male74%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic64%
White/Caucasian79%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch67%
Full price73%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities74%
Students with limited English proficiency71%
Proficient in English69%

Reading

All Students72%
Female80%
Male49%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
White/Caucasian41%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch74%
Full price70%
Students without disabilities75%
Students with limited English proficiency52%
Proficient in English70%

Science

All Students53%
Female52%
Male54%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic53%
White/Caucasian69%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch52%
Full price55%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities54%
Students with limited English proficiency48%
Proficient in English57%

Writing

All Students41%
Female49%
Male35%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic42%
White/Caucasian39%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch33%
Full price50%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities45%
Students with limited English proficiency47%
Proficient in English38%
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 36% 39%
White 35% 39%
Black 14% 10%
Two or more races 7% 4%
Asian 6% 6%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 58%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A20
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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8400 Boseck Dr
Las Vegas, NV 89145
Phone: (702) 799-4320

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