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  CRT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 6

Reading
 50% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2007.

Math
 47% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 58% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Math
 49% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 56% (2007)
 45% (2006)
 46% (2005)
 52% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2007.

Science
 56% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.

Math
 54% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 51% (2005)
 52% (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

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  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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students50%
Female57%
Male43%
Black/African American41%
Asian/Pacific Islander59%
Hispanic36%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian57%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch43%
Students with disabilities8%
Students with limited English proficiency4%
Gifted and talented100%

MathThis School
All Students47%
Female47%
Male48%
Black/African American30%
Asian/Pacific Islander56%
Hispanic39%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian54%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch38%
Students with disabilities10%
Students with limited English proficiency17%
Gifted and talented92%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students58%
Female67%
Male50%
Black/African American35%
Asian/Pacific Islander56%
Hispanic51%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian67%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch46%
Students with disabilities13%
Students with limited English proficiency16%

MathThis School
All Students49%
Female54%
Male45%
Black/African American28%
Asian/Pacific Islander40%
Hispanic45%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian57%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch40%
Students with disabilities5%
Students with limited English proficiency21%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students56%
Female58%
Male54%
Black/African American38%
Asian/Pacific Islander56%
Hispanic42%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian65%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch42%
Students with disabilities12%
Students with limited English proficiency6%

ScienceThis School
All Students56%
Female54%
Male58%
Black/African American29%
Asian/Pacific Islander70%
Hispanic42%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian68%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch43%
Students with disabilities10%
Students with limited English proficiency6%

MathThis School
All Students54%
Female56%
Male52%
Black/African American28%
Asian/Pacific Islander74%
Hispanic39%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian63%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch44%
Students with disabilities9%
Students with limited English proficiency12%
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  

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  NAWE Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 8

Writing
 64% (2007)
 53% (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 with test results from nearby schools  

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  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 8
WritingThis School
All Students64%
Female72%
Male57%
Black/African American58%
Asian/Pacific Islander70%
Hispanic49%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian72%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch50%
Students with disabilities8%
Students with limited English proficiency33%
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  

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