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Ollie Detwiler Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 626 students

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3 stars

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Posted March 25, 2013

I have absolutely love this school! People are nice here and actually cares. They make it fun really learning for the kids and help through difficulties, talking to them and such. My kid is actually learning here.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 11, 2011

MY DAUGHTER ATTENDED DETWILER FOR KINDERGARTEN AND ALL I CAN SAY IS .......THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST SCHOOLS OUT THERE . I BECAME VERY CLOSE TO THE STAFF AND TEACHERS IN THIS SCHOOL. I HAD TO MOVE SO MY DAUGHTER IS NO LONGER THERE BUT I MISS IT TERRIBLY =(
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 13, 2009

My daughters have attended this school since Kindergarden and they haven't had major issues. The school offers GATE and many activities, however I was very disappointed that it didn't pass the no child left behind category for two years in a row. I am planning to change schools. The teachers are not up to standards, some of the teachers have visible tatoos all over their bodies and don't dress appropriately. We would like to thank Ms. Montisano, Ms. Streck, Ms. Dreyfus, Ms. Copper, Ms Foster and Ms. C.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 12, 2008

this school is really good not only do they have teachers who love to teach they have totering educational clubs and are good at not having behavior problems my duaghter loves this school and never wants to leave ollie detwiller is the best school to but a child in.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 3, 2004

My son goes to this school and when he first started there it was a good school. In the last year the class size has doubled and most of the teachers are new. The kids at the school have alot of behavior problems. The teachers don't have enough experience, to be able to deal with the children.
—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.

98 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 59% in 2011.

98 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
49%

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.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
37%
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

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 63% in 2011.

92 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
28%

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
33%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2011.

92 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
30%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
34%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 44% in 2011.

91 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
23%
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 Students50%
Femalen/a
Male59%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic56%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch49%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities51%
Students with limited English proficiency53%
Proficient in Englishn/a

Reading

All Students32%
Female38%
Male25%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic36%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch31%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities33%
Students with limited English proficiency35%
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

Math

All Students55%
Female53%
Male57%
Black/African American51%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic65%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch54%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities57%
Students with limited English proficiency65%
Proficient in English45%

Reading

All Students36%
Female41%
Male31%
Black/African American34%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic41%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch37%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities37%
Students with limited English proficiency39%
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 Students54%
Female63%
Male48%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic62%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch55%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities58%
Students with limited English proficiency61%
Proficient in English46%

Reading

All Students36%
Female40%
Male33%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch35%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities40%
Students with limited English proficiency29%
Proficient in English44%

Science

All Students30%
Female35%
Male27%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic31%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch31%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities35%
Students with limited English proficiency31%
Proficient in English29%

Writing

All Students26%
Female38%
Malen/a
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic27%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch27%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities29%
Students with limited English proficiency31%
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 63% 37%
Black 24% 11%
White 7% 42%
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 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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1960 Ferrell St
Las Vegas, NV 89106
Phone: (702) 799-1830

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