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Pinon Hills Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 505 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 31, 2012

If you're lookiing for great teachers this school is wonderful. If you need a school nurse this is not the place for you. They have a health aide, not a registered nurse, that is not accountable to the Board of Nursing. Lack of kindness and listening has made my kids feel that they cannot go to her when they don't feel well. Great teacher communication and parent involvement!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 21, 2010

To be sure, The principal drives the excellence of this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 5, 2009

My son started as a kindergarten and now he is a 2nd grader. He loves it. This school is a 10 for a reason. The principal, teachers and staff are the greatest!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 12, 2009

Pinion Hills is a good school. The teachers are pretty easy to contact and the school counselor is wonderful. With every year, I see improvement in my son's schoolwork.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 6, 2008

this school is above average in many things. the closed door policy for parents is disgusting; parents should be able to observe or interact with their children on the playground. the school puts an overwhelming focus on academics and activities. i can count on not spending any quality time with my child once the school year starts. we're too busy with homework and music concerts to garden or bake cookies!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 1, 2007

Great school with caring teachers and staff. My daughter loves it and I feel confident that she is in a safe academic environment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 9, 2006

My daughter has been at Pinon Hills for two years. She is already reading chapter books and is only going into the second grade. Even though the drop off area is a little crowded, I always feel welcome to enter the school and drop off something or talk to her teacher. I feel they are very safe about signing in and out when entering the school, and all other doors are locked at all times. She had Mrs. Knudson last year. If your child ends up with her as a teacher it will be a blessing. She is wonderful with all the kids and has helped many that were lagging behind be at grade level.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 1, 2005

I didnt feel a real open door policy for the parents,such as no parents allowed on the play ground or in the halls. I relaize its a safty issue but it makes me feel a liitle akward. The drop off and pick up situation is so unorganized I fear an accident will happen there are cars and peoploe moving in all directions. I feel that some of the teachers are simply the best!
—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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
82%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 59% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
90%
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.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
85%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2011.

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
81%
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.

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 63% in 2011.

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
81%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2011.

74 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
79%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 44% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
72%
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 71% in 2011.

72 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
87%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 57% in 2011.

73 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
93%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
88%
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 Students84%
Female89%
Male66%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian84%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full price87%
Students without disabilities93%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English85%

Reading

All Students84%
Female94%
Male74%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian84%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full price86%
Students without disabilities91%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English85%
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 Students84%
Female52%
Male88%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian84%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full price86%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities91%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English86%

Reading

All Students80%
Female61%
Male63%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian66%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full price84%
Students without disabilities85%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English82%
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 Students84%
Female91%
Male70%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian87%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full price85%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities90%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English84%

Reading

All Students84%
Female89%
Male41%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian85%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full price88%
Students without disabilities94%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English83%

Science

All Students74%
Female70%
Male41%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian66%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full price62%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities66%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English60%

Writing

All Students59%
Female70%
Malen/a
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian62%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full price60%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities65%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English60%
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 Students78%
Female82%
Male74%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White/Caucasian89%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full price84%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities82%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English81%

Reading

All Students88%
Female89%
Male87%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian91%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full price94%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities89%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English93%
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
White 87% 42%
Hispanic 7% 37%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 8%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 2%
Black 1% 11%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 8%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 21N/A20
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1479 Stephanie Way
Minden, NV 89423
Phone: (775) 267-3622

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