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Humboldt County School District

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

310 East Fourth Street
Winnemucca, NV 89445
Humboldt County
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PH: (775) 623-8100
FAX: (775) 623-8102

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Grades PK-12 & ungraded
3310 students
12 schools

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CRT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

68% (2007)

59% (2006)

49% (2005)

51% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Math

72% (2007)

68% (2006)

52% (2005)

49% (2004)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

72% (2007)

62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2007.

Math

75% (2007)

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

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

54% (2007)

46% (2006)

46% (2005)

42% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 52% in 2007.

Science

64% (2007)

66% (2006)

69% (2005)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2007.

Math

69% (2007)

62% (2006)

63% (2005)

54% (2004)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

72% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2007.

Math

67% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

71% (2007)

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

Math

66% (2007)

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

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

69% (2007)

57% (2006)

55% (2005)

66% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2007.

Science

71% (2007)

62% (2006)

71% (2005)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.

Math

64% (2007)

59% (2006)

55% (2005)

58% (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	68%
Female	72%
Male	63%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	58%
American Indian/Alaska Native	58%
White/Caucasian	73%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	53%
Students with disabilities	29%

Math	This District
All Students	72%
Female	70%
Male	75%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	64%
American Indian/Alaska Native	55%
White/Caucasian	78%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	61%
Students with disabilities	40%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	72%
Female	78%
Male	68%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	57%
American Indian/Alaska Native	n/a
White/Caucasian	82%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	58%
Students with disabilities	22%
Students with limited English proficiency	21%

Math	This District
All Students	75%
Female	78%
Male	73%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	63%
American Indian/Alaska Native	n/a
White/Caucasian	83%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	66%
Students with disabilities	44%
Students with limited English proficiency	58%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	54%
Female	52%
Male	56%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	34%
American Indian/Alaska Native	20%
White/Caucasian	65%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	33%
Students with disabilities	15%
Students with limited English proficiency	17%
Gifted and talented	92%

Science	This District
All Students	64%
Female	60%
Male	68%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	38%
American Indian/Alaska Native	30%
White/Caucasian	78%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	46%
Students with disabilities	34%
Students with limited English proficiency	17%
Gifted and talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	69%
Female	68%
Male	69%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	52%
American Indian/Alaska Native	50%
White/Caucasian	76%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	55%
Students with disabilities	29%
Students with limited English proficiency	33%
Gifted and talented	100%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	72%
Female	76%
Male	68%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	63%
American Indian/Alaska Native	50%
White/Caucasian	79%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	67%
Students with disabilities	31%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	65%
Male	69%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	62%
American Indian/Alaska Native	37%
White/Caucasian	72%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	63%
Students with disabilities	14%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Female	78%
Male	65%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	53%
American Indian/Alaska Native	55%
White/Caucasian	79%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	59%
Students with disabilities	22%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	71%
Male	62%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	53%
American Indian/Alaska Native	55%
White/Caucasian	70%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	56%
Students with disabilities	11%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	69%
Female	79%
Male	59%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	62%
American Indian/Alaska Native	47%
White/Caucasian	74%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	42%
Students with disabilities	14%

Science	This District
All Students	71%
Female	76%
Male	66%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	59%
American Indian/Alaska Native	29%
White/Caucasian	80%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	44%
Students with disabilities	14%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	69%
Male	59%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	54%
American Indian/Alaska Native	35%
White/Caucasian	72%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	42%
Students with disabilities	0%

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

53% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 48% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Writing

75% (2007)

75% (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	53%
Female	57%
Male	49%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	47%
American Indian/Alaska Native	50%
White/Caucasian	55%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	44%
Students with disabilities	21%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Writing	This District
All Students	75%
Female	85%
Male	64%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	76%
American Indian/Alaska Native	60%
White/Caucasian	75%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	66%
Students with disabilities	31%

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

86% (2007)

80% (2006)

78% (2005)

71% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2007.

Math

61% (2007)

52% (2006)

56% (2005)

51% (2004)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Writing

67% (2007)

94% (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	86%
Female	89%
Male	82%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	76%
American Indian/Alaska Native	70%
White/Caucasian	91%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	71%
Students with disabilities	21%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	57%
Male	65%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	49%
American Indian/Alaska Native	30%
White/Caucasian	67%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	47%
Students with disabilities	14%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Writing	This District
All Students	67%
Female	75%
Male	59%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	n/a
American Indian/Alaska Native	n/a
White/Caucasian	85%
Students with disabilities	30%

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	16	19

How Important is Class Size? >

Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	66%	46%
Hispanic	27%	34%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	6%	2%
Asian/Pacific Islander	<1%	7%
Black, not Hispanic	<1%	11%

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	29%	41%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,580	$11,078

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	64%	60%
Student and staff support	7%	6%
Administration	10%	15%
Other expenditures	19%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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