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Washoe County School District

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

P.O. Box 30425
Reno, NV 89520
Washoe County
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PH: (775) 348-0200
FAX: (775) 348-0304

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Grades PK-12
65,677 students
103 schools

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CRT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

61% (2007)

55% (2006)

48% (2005)

49% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Math

57% (2007)

53% (2006)

56% (2005)

46% (2004)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

60% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2007.

Math

64% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

56% (2007)

48% (2006)

50% (2005)

51% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 52% in 2007.

Science

54% (2007)

56% (2006)

59% (2005)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2007.

Math

62% (2007)

63% (2006)

56% (2005)

55% (2004)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

70% (2007)

67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2007.

Math

71% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

67% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Math

62% (2007)

64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

63% (2007)

64% (2006)

64% (2005)

64% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2007.

Science

63% (2007)

63% (2006)

65% (2005)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.

Math

61% (2007)

62% (2006)

61% (2005)

60% (2004)
The state average for Math was 53% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the tests

In 2006-2007 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.
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.

Testing in Nevada: An Overview

See Nevada's state standards

Compare all elementary and middle schools in this district

CRT Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading	This District
All Students	61%
Female	66%
Male	56%
Black/African American	47%
Asian/Pacific Islander	68%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian/Alaska Native	53%
White/Caucasian	73%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	45%
Students with disabilities	28%
Students with limited English proficiency	35%
Gifted and talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	57%
Male	56%
Black/African American	43%
Asian/Pacific Islander	65%
Hispanic	42%
American Indian/Alaska Native	48%
White/Caucasian	66%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	43%
Students with disabilities	30%
Students with limited English proficiency	37%
Gifted and talented	99%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	60%
Female	67%
Male	54%
Black/African American	49%
Asian/Pacific Islander	71%
Hispanic	42%
American Indian/Alaska Native	54%
White/Caucasian	72%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	42%
Students with disabilities	25%
Students with limited English proficiency	23%
Gifted and talented	99%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	64%
Male	65%
Black/African American	47%
Asian/Pacific Islander	75%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian/Alaska Native	54%
White/Caucasian	74%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	50%
Students with disabilities	33%
Students with limited English proficiency	37%
Gifted and talented	99%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	56%
Female	60%
Male	52%
Black/African American	53%
Asian/Pacific Islander	60%
Hispanic	34%
American Indian/Alaska Native	56%
White/Caucasian	69%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	38%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students with limited English proficiency	8%
Gifted and talented	98%

Science	This District
All Students	54%
Female	52%
Male	56%
Black/African American	41%
Asian/Pacific Islander	60%
Hispanic	29%
American Indian/Alaska Native	47%
White/Caucasian	69%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	34%
Students with disabilities	26%
Students with limited English proficiency	10%
Gifted and talented	98%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	63%
Male	60%
Black/African American	52%
Asian/Pacific Islander	72%
Hispanic	45%
American Indian/Alaska Native	54%
White/Caucasian	72%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	45%
Students with disabilities	23%
Students with limited English proficiency	18%
Gifted and talented	98%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	70%
Female	73%
Male	67%
Black/African American	58%
Asian/Pacific Islander	75%
Hispanic	54%
American Indian/Alaska Native	64%
White/Caucasian	80%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	55%
Students with disabilities	23%
Students with limited English proficiency	18%
Gifted and talented	99%

Math	This District
All Students	71%
Female	71%
Male	72%
Black/African American	57%
Asian/Pacific Islander	78%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian/Alaska Native	59%
White/Caucasian	81%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	57%
Students with disabilities	27%
Students with limited English proficiency	25%
Gifted and talented	99%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	67%
Female	73%
Male	61%
Black/African American	55%
Asian/Pacific Islander	74%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian/Alaska Native	66%
White/Caucasian	77%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	50%
Students with disabilities	22%
Students with limited English proficiency	16%
Gifted and talented	99%

Math	This District
All Students	62%
Female	64%
Male	60%
Black/African American	42%
Asian/Pacific Islander	75%
Hispanic	47%
American Indian/Alaska Native	55%
White/Caucasian	72%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	46%
Students with disabilities	18%
Students with limited English proficiency	19%
Gifted and talented	98%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	63%
Female	68%
Male	59%
Black/African American	54%
Asian/Pacific Islander	70%
Hispanic	42%
American Indian/Alaska Native	59%
White/Caucasian	75%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	44%
Students with disabilities	15%
Students with limited English proficiency	6%
Gifted and talented	96%

Science	This District
All Students	63%
Female	62%
Male	65%
Black/African American	52%
Asian/Pacific Islander	65%
Hispanic	40%
American Indian/Alaska Native	59%
White/Caucasian	76%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	43%
Students with disabilities	23%
Students with limited English proficiency	9%
Gifted and talented	98%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	60%
Male	62%
Black/African American	50%
Asian/Pacific Islander	74%
Hispanic	40%
American Indian/Alaska Native	56%
White/Caucasian	72%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	43%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students with limited English proficiency	14%
Gifted and talented	98%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 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.
The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada.
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.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Nevada: An Overview

NAWE Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5

Writing

48% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 48% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Writing

68% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 59% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the tests

In 2006-2007 Nevada used the Nevada Analytic Writing Examination (NAWE) to test students in grades 5 and 8 in writing.
The NAWE 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.

Testing in Nevada: An Overview

See Nevada's state standards

Compare all middle schools in this district

NAWE Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 5

Writing	This District
All Students	48%
Female	58%
Male	39%
Black/African American	51%
Asian/Pacific Islander	58%
Hispanic	31%
American Indian/Alaska Native	40%
White/Caucasian	58%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	32%
Students with disabilities	14%
Students with limited English proficiency	13%
Gifted and talented	91%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Writing	This District
All Students	68%
Female	76%
Male	60%
Black/African American	63%
Asian/Pacific Islander	72%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian/Alaska Native	68%
White/Caucasian	76%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	52%
Students with disabilities	25%
Students with limited English proficiency	12%
Gifted and talented	95%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 Nevada used the Nevada Analytic Writing Examination (NAWE) to test students in grades 5 and 8 in writing.
The NAWE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada.
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.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Nevada: An Overview

HSPE Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading

84% (2007)

81% (2006)

75% (2005)

77% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2007.

Math

59% (2007)

54% (2006)

54% (2005)

55% (2004)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Writing

65% (2007)

90% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 91% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the tests

In 2006-2007 Nevada used the High School Proficiency Examination (HSPE) to assess high school students in reading, math and writing.
The HSPE is a high school graduation requirement.
The HSPE 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.

Testing in Nevada: An Overview

See Nevada's state standards

Compare all high schools in this district

HSPE Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	89%
Male	80%
Black/African American	74%
Asian/Pacific Islander	83%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian/Alaska Native	79%
White/Caucasian	92%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	68%
Students with disabilities	42%
Students with limited English proficiency	27%
Gifted and talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	59%
Female	57%
Male	60%
Black/African American	37%
Asian/Pacific Islander	65%
Hispanic	35%
American Indian/Alaska Native	45%
White/Caucasian	70%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	36%
Students with disabilities	15%
Students with limited English proficiency	15%
Gifted and talented	97%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Writing	This District
All Students	65%
Female	68%
Male	62%
Black/African American	56%
Asian/Pacific Islander	56%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian/Alaska Native	94%
White/Caucasian	77%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	49%
Students with disabilities	33%
Students with limited English proficiency	22%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

In 2006-2007 Nevada used the High School Proficiency Examination (HSPE) to assess high school students in reading, math and writing.
The HSPE is a high school graduation requirement.
The HSPE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada.
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.
The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Nevada: An Overview

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	18	19

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	57%	46%
Hispanic	30%	34%
Asian/Pacific Islander	6%	7%
Black, not Hispanic	4%	11%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	3%	2%

How Important is Cultural Diversity at Your School? >

Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	33%	41%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,286	$11,078

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	64%	60%
Student and staff support	10%	6%
Administration	11%	15%
Other expenditures	16%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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