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Virgin Valley Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 664 students

 
 
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4 stars

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Posted July 8, 2012

I didn't find this school very accommodating to my child's needs or situation. Very black & white and error-ridden. Office staff borders on rude. It wouldn't kill them to smile once and a while to make newcomers feels more welcome. Drastic difference between this and the other schools around town. If you don't like your job, there is someone out there that will and do a better job. Negative atmosphere altogether. I have had complaints on the behavior of the children as well.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 15, 2010

I attended this school 3rd grade through 5th. I move a lot and this is my all time favorite school. The teacher were all nice and the teachers that were mean actually taught me a lot. Since i had moved there everyone was very welcoming. I am now going into highschool and i remember a lot about this school i recommend it


Posted May 13, 2008

This school is excellent. They have a very effective reading program.
—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.

102 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 59% in 2011.

102 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
57%
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.

109 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2011.

109 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
50%
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.

117 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 63% in 2011.

117 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
50%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2011.

116 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
61%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 44% in 2011.

115 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
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

All Students71%
Female50%
Male74%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic55%
White/Caucasian82%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch67%
Full price63%
Students without disabilities72%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English81%

Reading

All Students64%
Female67%
Male62%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian76%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch59%
Full price49%
Students without disabilities67%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English78%
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 Students68%
Female59%
Male49%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic54%
White/Caucasian61%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch56%
Full price53%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities72%
Students with limited English proficiency41%
Proficient in English84%

Reading

All Students64%
Female52%
Male49%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic39%
White/Caucasian72%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch44%
Full price67%
Students without disabilities68%
Students with limited English proficiency33%
Proficient in English84%
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 Students68%
Female70%
Male66%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic56%
White/Caucasian78%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch68%
Full price69%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities69%
Students with limited English proficiency57%
Proficient in English73%

Reading

All Students68%
Female72%
Male39%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic37%
White/Caucasian84%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch61%
Full price77%
Students without disabilities71%
Students with limited English proficiency34%
Proficient in English78%

Science

All Students57%
Female51%
Male42%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic37%
White/Caucasian56%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch43%
Full price53%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities61%
Students with limited English proficiency34%
Proficient in English68%

Writing

All Students46%
Female52%
Male36%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic32%
White/Caucasian59%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch41%
Full price53%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities50%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English54%
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
Hispanic 47% 39%
White 46% 39%
Two or more races 3% 4%
Asian 2% 6%
Black 1% 10%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 64%N/A50%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A20
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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200 Woodbury Ln
Mesquite, NV 89027
Phone: (702) 346-5761

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