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William & Mary Scherkenbach Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 669 students

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4 stars

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2013:
Based on 2 ratings
2012:
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2011:
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2010:
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Posted May 15, 2013

I totally agree with the last review. I'm suprised that they still gave the school 4 stars though. The grading system is horrible. I very rarely see any graded papers and there a no grades posted on parentlink, so I have no clue where my daughter stands. They do not drill math facts so she still uses her fingers. There are no timed math tests and they don't teach algorithyms until 4th grade. There are no spelling words/tests. Overall, I'm very disappointed with this school, especially since it's rated so high. I'll be moving my kids to a charter school for next school year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 5, 2013

THIS YEAR had to have been the worst year my daughter experienced going there. Horrible in the transition to their new curriculum. Her teacher this year has a horrible, bland personality to say the least. And in the middle of the year they switched from "non-grades" to letter grades and yet, the teachers still grade on the old system. Have not seen any letter grades on my daughter's papers, yet she gets letter grades on the report card. Very confusing. Worst of all, all of the "homework" is pretty much voluntary online links they can go to. Dr. Hammond needs to straighten up this catastrophic mess next year. My daughter went from almost all A's to straight B's because of the new grading system.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 8, 2012

I LOVE this school!! Great after school activities, great teachers, love the principal!! I can't say enough good things about this school. I have 2 sons who have been here for 3 years. They love it. They really handle bullying. I have a son who used to be bullied a lot at another school. It hasn't happened here. He is excelling. I really think this school is great.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 7, 2012

This school meets and exceeds our expectations. Very cutting edge with technology. Very well kept physically. Staff is friendly and personable and always concerned with any issues you may have. Principal is fantastic - I don't know why the previous reviewer says otherwise. I see her in the hallways and outside of the school often and she's always involved with what's going on. Other than some overcrowded kindergarten classrooms - I'd call this school perfect. But hey it's not the school's fault that the education budget is crap - they handle their resources well from what I've seen.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 26, 2011

The teachers and staff at this school are nothing short of amazing! The PTA works extremely hard to make this school the best it can be for the students and teachers alike. The only downfall is that the new principal is not experienced enough and not much of a leader. She does not have a character strong enough to run a school of this size.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 21, 2010

good school lots of good teachers. great gate program. i went to school there since the first year it opened i just graduate 5th grade.


Posted April 1, 2010

I really like this school. The teachers and staff are wonderful, and it is a wonderful learning atmosphere.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 25, 2009

One of the best schools in the Clark County School District. Wonderful staff, and great students that make the school special.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 11, 2009

Excellent school! Because of the wonderful principal staff, parents, and students work together in perfect harmony! My children couldn't be in better hands!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 22, 2008

A new elementary school has been built to take the load off this school and now the class sizes are fabulous!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 22, 2008

A new elementary school has been built to take the load off this school and now the class sizes are fabulous!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 14, 2008

I think the principal of this school, Miss Smallwood is the reason this school is such a success. She addresses every concern personally, and takes the time to know her students. This school is located in an area that is growing rapidly, a challenge that Miss Smallwood is handling with grace & ability.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 4, 2008

This school is the best. They are caring and very good, but the only downfall is, they are overcrowded!
—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.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 59% in 2011.

106 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
73%
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.

113 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2011.

114 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
70%
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.

134 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 63% in 2011.

134 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
66%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2011.

134 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
71%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 44% in 2011.

133 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
70%
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 Students85%
Female80%
Male88%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian90%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch79%
Full price87%
Students without disabilities86%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English85%

Reading

All Students73%
Female75%
Male70%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian79%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full price80%
Students without disabilities75%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English74%
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 Students77%
Female83%
Male65%
Black/African American57%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian69%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch46%
Full price84%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities80%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English79%

Reading

All Students74%
Female84%
Male67%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian83%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch44%
Full price81%
Students without disabilities77%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English75%
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 Students79%
Female73%
Male59%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic54%
White/Caucasian75%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch52%
Full price87%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities82%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English80%

Reading

All Students80%
Female87%
Male75%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic50%
White/Caucasian90%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch50%
Full price85%
Students without disabilities84%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English83%

Science

All Students65%
Female57%
Male45%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic42%
White/Caucasian79%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch40%
Full price72%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities66%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English69%

Writing

All Students67%
Female79%
Male47%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian71%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch46%
Full price71%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities71%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English67%
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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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
White 66% 42%
Hispanic 14% 37%
Black 11% 11%
Asian/Pacific Islander 8% 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 18%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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9371 Iron Mountain Rd
Las Vegas, NV 89143
Phone: (702) 799-3401

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