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  HSPE Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading
 90% (2007)
 85% (2006)
 76% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2007.

Math
 70% (2007)
 56% (2006)
 56% (2005)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Writing
 66% (2007)
 92% (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

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  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
ReadingThis School
All Students90%
Female92%
Male88%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander96%
Hispanic77%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian95%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch75%
Students with disabilities59%
Students with limited English proficiency49%
Gifted and talented100%

MathThis School
All Students70%
Female66%
Male74%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander83%
Hispanic49%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian78%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch50%
Students with disabilities21%
Students with limited English proficiency21%
Gifted and talented100%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11
WritingThis School
All Students66%
Female76%
Male59%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic58%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian72%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch59%
Students with disabilities44%
Students with limited English proficiency17%
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  

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