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  CRT Results
 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 81% (2007)
 84% (2006)
 68% (2005)
 70% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Math
 80% (2007)
 80% (2006)
 78% (2005)
 74% (2004)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 85% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2007.

Math
 89% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 76% (2007)
 67% (2006)
 66% (2005)
 64% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 52% in 2007.

Science
 73% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2007.

Math
 77% (2007)
 78% (2006)
 77% (2005)
 73% (2004)
The state average for Math was 59% 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 3
ReadingThis School
All Students81%
Female81%
Male82%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander82%
Hispanic78%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian82%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch67%
Students with disabilities69%
Gifted and talented100%

MathThis School
All Students80%
Female81%
Male80%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander91%
Hispanic95%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian78%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch67%
Students with disabilities81%
Gifted and talented100%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students85%
Female92%
Male77%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanic88%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian85%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch69%
Gifted and talented100%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Female91%
Male88%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander93%
Hispanic88%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian88%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch87%
Gifted and talented100%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students76%
Female77%
Male76%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander90%
Hispanic56%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian83%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch38%
Students with disabilities20%

ScienceThis School
All Students73%
Female65%
Male79%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander80%
Hispanic67%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian80%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch37%
Students with disabilities20%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female74%
Male79%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander90%
Hispanic61%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian82%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch25%
Students with disabilities30%
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 5

Writing
 69% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 48% 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 5
WritingThis School
All Students69%
Female77%
Male63%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic67%
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian69%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch46%
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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