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George E Harris Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 681 students

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Posted September 16, 2009

I have a 5 year old son going there & he just loves going to school there. He comes home & tells me the things they do in class & the lessons that he's learning. I noticed that the teachers really care about my son's education as well as safety & well-being.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 8, 2008

I have bean going to this school all my life.It is a good school.The teachers and office workers are always kind and help you with something if you need help.The school is clean ,orginezed,and big.They provied the stuff we need to teach the student write. Go Tigers!!! Only the best is good enough!!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 30, 2007

This school has gone thru many changes. During the past year, the principal, vice principal and office personnel have retired or resigned. There are now new personnel and new ideas, which are great...but gives us a little time to adjust to the changes, please. This was a great school and is now becoming a better school. The only thing that really bothers me...whenever I ask a question to any staff, whether office or teaching, they are rude and act as if you are bothering them. I wonder if they treat the kids this way as well? Good Luck Tigers!
—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.

112 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 59% in 2011.

112 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
59%
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

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
51%
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.

124 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 63% in 2011.

124 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
29%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2011.

124 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
38%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 44% in 2011.

121 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
43%

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 Students48%
Female30%
Male48%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch29%
Full price37%
Students without disabilities50%
Students with limited English proficiency28%
Proficient in English55%

Reading

All Students38%
Female21%
Male21%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic18%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch32%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities39%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English49%
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 Students51%
Female54%
Male48%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
White/Caucasian55%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch51%
Full price51%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities55%
Students with limited English proficiency50%
Proficient in English51%

Reading

All Students65%
Female54%
Male50%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
White/Caucasian55%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch52%
Full price51%
Students without disabilities71%
Students with limited English proficiency50%
Proficient in English53%
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 Students57%
Female65%
Male51%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic49%
White/Caucasian75%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch56%
Full price61%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities63%
Students with limited English proficiency53%
Proficient in English61%

Reading

All Students54%
Female67%
Male33%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic34%
White/Caucasian44%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch50%
Full price48%
Students without disabilities60%
Students with limited English proficiency42%
Proficient in English55%

Science

All Students29%
Female33%
Male26%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic26%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch30%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities32%
Students with limited English proficiency26%
Proficient in English31%

Writing

All Students32%
Female42%
Male26%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic26%
White/Caucasian48%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch28%
Full price41%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities35%
Students with limited English proficiency26%
Proficient in English37%
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

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 49% 37%
White 34% 42%
Black 12% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 50%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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3620 South Sandhill
Las Vegas, NV 89121
Phone: (702) 799-7750

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