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Verdi Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 199 students

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5 stars

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2012:
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Posted January 13, 2013

Wonderful school! We are so happy with our child's success. We are very impressed with the teachers, staff and parents, as they encourage the kids to work hard and succeed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 2, 2012

Verdi is on the cutting edge of new technology and improving student learning through teacher professional development classes and professional learning communities. The staff encourages students and challenges them to ensure that students do their very best by working hard to achieve the goals for each grade. In regards to telling students they are smart (prior parent rating)I believe the message was to tell students they succeed when they try their best and we are proud of them when they do this. Our motto, "Hard work equals success" is recited daily. The parents supporting this at home and at school understand this concept and their children are very successful.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 5, 2012

TThe office staff (namely the secretary and clinic staff) are amazing..however that is about as far as my approval goes in regards to this school. My son was a straight A student until we enrolled in this school, the principal believes that you should never tell your child they are smart and there is no demographic diversity here. My jaw dropped when the principal told me it is bad to tell my son that he is smart for fear of him never wanting to try new things because if they think they are smart and fail at a task..they might feel stupid. RIDICULOUS!!! I tell my son he is smart everyday and will continue to do so, I want my children to know that its OK to fail..failure is a part of life..they know if at first you don't succeed to try again. I tell them they are smart because confidence will lead to trying new things!! Correlating success with intelligence and stupidity with failure is dangerous ground to tread on with children. Overall I would not recommend this school
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 2, 2009

Very Happy with the Caring teachers, staff and parents! My children are so happy! They are doing better than they ever did in their other (private) school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 27, 2004

This school has excellent teachers that are truly dedicated to their job. My son was having academic difficulties and his teacher worked with him within his abilities. He was also tested and a education plan quickly put together and implemented. The quality of education is wonderful and the kids enjoy the learning. Can't say enough good things about the school.
—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.

23 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 59% in 2011.

23 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
67%
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.

27 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 65% in 2011.

27 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
69%
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.

29 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
81%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 63% in 2011.

29 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
73%
Science

The state average for Science was 54% in 2011.

29 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 44% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
50%

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.

23 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
89%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 57% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
76%
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 Students52%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian69%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English55%

Reading

All Students52%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full pricen/a
Students without disabilities55%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English50%
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 Students59%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian68%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full price63%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities62%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English59%

Reading

All Students56%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian55%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full price58%
Students without disabilities52%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English56%
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 Students62%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian64%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full price68%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities67%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English67%

Reading

All Students52%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian50%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full price52%
Students without disabilities58%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English56%

Science

All Students48%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasian55%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full price52%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities54%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English52%

Writing

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
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 Students65%
Female73%
Malen/a
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White/Caucasian71%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full price63%
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilities75%
Students with limited English proficiencyn/a
Proficient in English68%

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White/Caucasiann/a
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunchn/a
Full pricen/a
Students with disabilities (IEP)n/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 85% 42%
Asian/Pacific Islander 7% 8%
Hispanic 6% 37%
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 9%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 20N/A20
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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250 Bridge St
Verdi, NV 89439
Phone: (775) 345-8100

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