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Edwin S Dodson Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 403 students

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Posted January 9, 2008

I am a parent at Dodson Elementary School and have been involved since 2001, my daughter is now in sixth grade and our experience has been nothing but GREAT!The staff, teachers and environment in general is the BEST I could ever ask for.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2005

I have been involved with Dodson for the past 5 years, and I can honestly say, I wouldn't want my kids to go to any other school. The entire school atmosphere is very community oriented and it is refreshing to see such a welcoming environment. The staff is top-notch and they truly care about the students that they see everyday. The prinicipal is extremely well educated and really cares about what happens to her charges.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 24, 2005

Caring teachers ! we moved to reno 8/04 , just in time for my 4th grade son to start fresh, it was rather traumatic for him leaving his old neighborhood and friends. his speech problems intensified and his wonderful teacher Ms. Hudson was right there - in 2 weeks my son was getting speech therapy and extra attention that was genuinly needed. By years end he was doing fine. Very caring staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 22, 2004

This school is wonderful. I am a teacher at Dodson and enjoy every minute of day. The principal and my co-teachers are very focused on each child individually!
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Posted September 9, 2003

Approachable administration and staff. Child complains about hot lunch selections, but I think that is a system wide issue. Good family oriented neighborhood. Safe area. Large playground. Need more play equipment.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 9, 2003

My son has gone to this school for two years now and we absolutely love it! It has awesome teachers and great learning opportunities for the kids. Campus is very clean and well kept. The staff is excellent with the kids and is there in both positive and negative situtations.
—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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 59% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
42%

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.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2011.

65 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
n/a

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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
36%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 63% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
29%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
39%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
29%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 44% in 2011.

51 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
39%

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

The state average for Math was 71% in 2011.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 57% in 2011.

59 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
52%

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

All Students60%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic35%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities64%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English41%

Reading

All Students58%
Female50%
Malen/a
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic35%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities63%
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

Math

All Students84%
Female71%
Male62%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic65%
White/Caucasian63%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch76%
Full price48%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities91%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English69%

Reading

All Students52%
Female75%
Male35%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic56%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch55%
Full price48%
Students without disabilities62%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English48%
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 Students60%
Female70%
Male53%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic55%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch48%
Full price74%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities67%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English69%

Reading

All Students50%
Female60%
Male44%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic48%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch41%
Full price61%
Students without disabilities51%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English56%

Science

All Students44%
Femalen/a
Male50%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic42%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full price57%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities47%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English56%

Writing

All Students39%
Female55%
Malen/a
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full price52%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities44%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English48%
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 Students64%
Female73%
Male58%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic52%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White/Caucasian80%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch57%
Full price77%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities78%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English71%

Reading

All Students42%
Female42%
Male42%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic42%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch43%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities49%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English38%
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 49% 37%
White 39% 42%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 8%
Black 5% 11%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 51%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 16N/A20
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4355 Houston
Reno, NV 89502
Phone: (775) 689-2530

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