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Caughlin Ranch Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 520 students

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5 stars

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Posted January 26, 2013

This is our fourth year at this school. The staff is very caring and does a great job!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 23, 2012

Caughlin Ranch Elementary School is FAR beyond just a 5 star rating. Teachers, principal, faculty and parents go above and beyond to ensure a fun, safe, healthy, happy, exciting and exceptional education and childhood for their students. My child started CRES in kindergarten and attended through 3rd grade. She would have continued on through 6th if we hadn't relocated to the southern area of the state. Both myself and my child miss CRES every single day. The new school is fantastic but pales in comparison. Caughlin Ranch Elementary was truly exceptional and I'm thankful we had the experience that we did there. We genuinely loved every single person we came in contact with at that school. My child loved going to school every morning. Each year was a wonderful experience.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 27, 2012

I have two children who attended this school until we moved out of state. Our oldest attended Caughlin from kinder all the way through 6th grade. We currently live in TX and carefully chose the house according to the highest rated schools. I can tell anyone without hesitation that I don't care what the states say about schools and how TX is ranked higher, while NV is low. The education my children received at Caughlin Ranch exceeds the elementary education they are receiving in TX exponentially. I realize the economy has changed, but the teachers that are there are of the highest quality. The staff cares about the children and it is a community there in the Biggest Little City. If we could move back and have my children go to Caughlin, I would in a heart beat. In the state of TX it is all about appearances. Which is not always the reality of the situation. I miss Caughlin Ranch and the wonderful teachers we were so blessed to have in our lives.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2011

We have two children enrolled at Caughlin Ranch Elementary. We moved from out-of-state about a year ago and really researched schools before purchasing a home that was zoned to CRES. We couldn't be happier that we chose this school. Our children are receiving an excellent education in a very positive, happy environment. The teachers, principal and staff are outstanding. Parent involvement is very high and there is a strong sense of pride and community in the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 27, 2009

a great school for learnig while having fun
—Submitted by a student


Posted September 7, 2008

I have two children at Caughlin Ranch, second and fifth grade. The teachers are wonderful and the parents are very involved. I feel that my children are getting a better than average education at Caughlin Ranch and am very pleased with the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 12, 2008

Caughlin is an exellent school where kids have fun but get a great education. Mrs. Tammy Callahan is an exellent 2nd grade teacher that does her job superbly!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 7, 2006

My son is in second grade at Caughlin Ranch. The principal and staff are great! There is plenty of parent involvement! We have had a positive experience at Caughlin. The academics and extracurricular activities have been great!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 11, 2005

Is school has a new principal. What a difference!! The 4th grade teacher is wonderful, highly qualified. The principal and staff back the parents and the teachers. Washoe couny has a new Superintendant, Paul Dugan. He has been in the district 20 years. He is an asset and has been extremely helpful to my personal situation on more than one occation (this was in the last 3 years before he became super. He resolved the problem for me even though it was not his sphere of schools. The other assistant super was not even available. Had been a screamer yeller) I feel that Washoe county schools are on their way to high acheivements.
—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.

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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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
80%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 59% in 2011.

78 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
83%
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.

80 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2011.

80 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
88%

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.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
97%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
84%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 63% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
85%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
78%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 44% in 2011.

81 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
79%
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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
98%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
92%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 57% in 2011.

75 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
92%
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%
Female87%
Male68%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian86%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full price86%
Students without disabilities90%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English84%

Reading

All Students89%
Female94%
Male85%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian89%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full price90%
Students without disabilities96%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English89%
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 Students90%
Female94%
Male87%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian87%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full price90%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities95%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English90%

Reading

All Students92%
Female94%
Male89%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian89%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full price92%
Students without disabilities96%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English91%
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 Students97%
Female89%
Male77%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian82%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full price99%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities86%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English96%

Reading

All Students91%
Female68%
Male89%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian94%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full price94%
Students without disabilities95%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English91%

Science

All Students91%
Female65%
Male93%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian93%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full price93%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities93%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English92%

Writing

All Students72%
Female76%
Male68%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian71%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full price74%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities73%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English73%
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 Students99%
Female80%
Male98%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White/Caucasian100%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full price100%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities99%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English99%

Reading

All Students94%
Female97%
Male91%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian95%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full price97%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities95%
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 79% 42%
Asian/Pacific Islander 10% 8%
Hispanic 7% 37%
Black 3% 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 6%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 19N/A20
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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4881 Village Green Parkway
Reno, NV 89509
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Phone: (775) 689-2600

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