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Alice Maxwell Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 491 students

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5 stars

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Posted April 17, 2012

Alice Maxwell Elementary has been a wonderful introduction to the public school system. The principal is very approachable and brings great enthusiasm to the school. My son's teacher is a great fit for his personality and the classroom is structured to meet the needs of the varying skill levels. The school facility is full of great learning materials, a computer lab, a wonderful library and excels at meeting the needs of the students. Maxwell is a wonderful school and I am thankful to have my son attend. The staff was very helpful during the registration process and has always been available to assist and answer questions. I am very thankful my son attendst his school over the neighboring schools and hope his waiver will be approved for next year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 5, 2005

A great school, full of amazing opportunities to become involved in my child's education. Welcoming campus, compassionate staff, inovative family nights, and fantastic attitudes all make this school the best kept secret in Sparks!
—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.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
25%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 59% in 2011.

61 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
34%
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.

62 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2011.

62 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
53%
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.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 63% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
44%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2011.

57 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
36%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 44% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
35%

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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 57% in 2011.

52 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
65%
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 Students76%
Female82%
Male44%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic81%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch74%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities80%
Students with limited English proficiency50%
Proficient in English42%

Reading

All Students69%
Female76%
Male41%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic66%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch69%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities72%
Students with limited English proficiency41%
Proficient in English46%
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 Students63%
Female69%
Male58%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic65%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch62%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities66%
Students with limited English proficiency66%
Proficient in English62%

Reading

All Students53%
Female59%
Male48%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic47%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch53%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities53%
Students with limited English proficiency50%
Proficient in English59%
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 Students75%
Female71%
Male79%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic68%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch74%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities81%
Students with limited English proficiency69%
Proficient in English83%

Reading

All Students63%
Femalen/a
Male48%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic37%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch44%
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities66%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English48%

Science

All Students40%
Femalen/a
Male39%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic37%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch40%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities43%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English52%

Writing

All Students36%
Female48%
Malen/a
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic35%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch32%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities40%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in Englishn/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.

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 Students85%
Female88%
Male81%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic94%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch86%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities86%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English77%

Reading

All Students69%
Female48%
Male41%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic52%
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch43%
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities70%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English46%
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 64% 37%
White 27% 42%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 8%
Black 4% 11%
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 79%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 17N/A20
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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2300 North Rock Blvd
Sparks, NV 89431
Phone: (775) 353-5580

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