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Ruby S Thomas Elementary School

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Posted August 20, 2011
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The only good thing about this school is the Principal - Mr. Kabala. Other than that, there are way too many kids per classroom. Half the kids don't even speak English. Field trips consisted of them walking to the library! Kids should be able to go on field trips, other than a library. Cafeteria/ auditorium is way too small. I don't believe my kids got the best education they should have there. They need to downsize each class. Teachers should be paid as much as lawyers and doctors. These people are teaching our future, our kids.
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2004-2005 School year: This school has been a terrible experience for my daughter and myself. There is an overwhelming amount of children in the lower grades who don't speak english, taking time away from more acclerated students. There were no field trips this year for my daughter. There are very little programs for parents to attend after school. The school often runs out of paper. There is overcrowding at the school. I have been looking into other alternatives, seems it's to late for that at this point (May) I was never made aware of the magnent or charter schools until now unfortuneatly. I have leared at this school there is NO programs for accelarated students.
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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.

123 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
50%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 59% in 2011.

123 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
46%
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

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2011.

113 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
32%
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

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
54%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 63% in 2011.

113 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
30%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
29%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2011.

113 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
25%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
30%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 44% in 2011.

110 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
35%

2010

 
 
33%

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 Students62%
Female60%
Male63%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic61%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch62%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities65%
Students with limited English proficiency63%
Proficient in English60%

Reading

All Students44%
Female46%
Male41%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic44%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch41%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities46%
Students with limited English proficiency36%
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 Students40%
Female45%
Male35%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic43%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch40%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities42%
Students with limited English proficiency39%
Proficient in English42%

Reading

All Students37%
Female40%
Malen/a
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic27%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch25%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities39%
Students with limited English proficiency23%
Proficient in English36%
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 Students67%
Female73%
Male62%
Black/African American69%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic72%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch66%
Full price73%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities70%
Students with limited English proficiency66%
Proficient in English68%

Reading

All Students48%
Female55%
Male34%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic38%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch45%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities50%
Students with limited English proficiency29%
Proficient in English36%

Science

All Students35%
Female35%
Male34%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic40%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch33%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities36%
Students with limited English proficiency34%
Proficient in English34%

Writing

All Students35%
Female42%
Male29%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic32%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch34%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities38%
Students with limited English proficiency32%
Proficient in English40%
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 65% 37%
Black 15% 11%
White 11% 42%
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 78%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A20
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Special education / special needs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Other health impairments
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments

Health & athletics

School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Gym

Gifted & talented

Instructional and/or curriculum models used
  • Gifted / high performing
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School basics

Before school or after school care / program onsite
  • After school
  • Before school
School Leader's name
  • Dennis Kubala
Best ways for parents to contact the school
  • Phone
Is there an application process?
  • Yes
Fax number
  • (702) 799-1160

Programs

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Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Autism
  • Other health impairments
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments

Resources

School facilities
  • Access to sports fields
  • Auditorium
  • Cafeteria
  • Computer
  • Gym
  • Library
  • Playground
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