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Doris French Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 473 students

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4 stars

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Posted May 30, 2012

Doris French teaches students slowly, carefully, and in a way they can understand. When I went to Doris French I learned more things there than any other school I went to. Doris French was my favorite school from when I left there in third grade.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 15, 2012

I have one child who had gone to this school and a child who is still going. The previous principal was amazing. However; two years ago when the new principal took the school took a turn for the worse. The kids don't seem as happy and neither do the teachers. The gray walls with no children's art on them are depressing. When the new principal came she changed the policy and since I have felt very unwelcome at the school. The teachers are amazing and many of them have been there a long time. I know many parents who have pulled their children out and bring them to other schools now. It is truly sad what has happened at this school. It used to be a positive and inviting environment. Although the teachers still seem to care a great deal about the kids, they do not seem happy to be there. You can just tell the moral at the school is not good.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 26, 2012

I'm a high schooler now, but I went to Doris French 4 years ago. For the most part, it was a nice experience. Thanks to Doris French, I took high school credits in middle school, and I'm taking honor classes in high school right now. The staff is very nice, and I'll always remember how nice the principal (at that time) was. The only bad memory I've ever had at this school was my 5th grade teacher, who was extremely rude to me and always made me cry. Four years later, I still think she was unnecessarily rude to me. I hope she's kinder to her students now... LOL.


Posted January 9, 2012

I went there from K-5 then moved onto Thurman White Middle School and now go to Green Valley High School. I would honestly have to say that I don't believe that if I didn't go to that school I wouldn't have had all accelerated classes through middle school and now have all honors classes in high school. I am very great full for the teachers that I had. Its a great school to send your kids to.


Posted April 23, 2009

This school has the best Staff, very positive and my kids love to go to school. The principal is wonderful with the children.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 3, 2008

Wonderful teachers and administration! They work hard to teach the kids and involve all parents. We love this school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 20, 2007

My child has attended this school k-5. The staff is wonderful. Great activitys and allways involving parents
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 18, 2007

my son loves this school. it is challenging without being over bearing on him.
—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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 59% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
54%

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.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
63%
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.

85 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
60%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 63% in 2011.

85 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
46%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2011.

85 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
60%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 44% in 2011.

87 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
32%

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 Students65%
Female66%
Male38%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic41%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch32%
Full price79%
Students without disabilities65%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English69%

Reading

All Students64%
Female72%
Male41%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic64%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch41%
Full price38%
Students without disabilities65%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English69%
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 Students54%
Female54%
Male54%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic45%
White/Caucasian63%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch49%
Full price60%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities56%
Students with limited English proficiency44%
Proficient in English58%

Reading

All Students65%
Female60%
Male44%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic49%
White/Caucasian52%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch47%
Full price57%
Students without disabilities72%
Students with limited English proficiency41%
Proficient in English71%
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 Students49%
Female55%
Male44%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic35%
White/Caucasian68%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch37%
Full price68%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities53%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English54%

Reading

All Students65%
Female57%
Male44%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic38%
White/Caucasian56%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch45%
Full price59%
Students without disabilities68%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English56%

Science

All Students46%
Female45%
Male46%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic35%
White/Caucasian60%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch43%
Full price50%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities48%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English49%

Writing

All Students40%
Female44%
Male36%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic31%
White/Caucasian42%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch31%
Full price53%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities43%
Students with limited English proficiency44%
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 40% 37%
White 35% 42%
Black 13% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 10% 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 37%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A20
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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3235 East Hacienda
Las Vegas, NV 89120
Phone: (702) 799-7730

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