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Clark County School District

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

5100 W. Sahara
Las Vegas, NV 89146
Clark County
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PH: (702) 799-5310
FAX: (702) 799-5505

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Grades PK-12 & ungraded
312,218 students
347 schools

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CRT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

58% (2007)

49% (2006)

43% (2005)

42% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Math

55% (2007)

49% (2006)

50% (2005)

44% (2004)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

56% (2007)

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

Math

64% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

50% (2007)

37% (2006)

40% (2005)

41% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 52% in 2007.

Science

48% (2007)

46% (2006)

46% (2005)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2007.

Math

58% (2007)

53% (2006)

49% (2005)

48% (2004)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

53% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2007.

Math

57% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

63% (2007)

49% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Math

57% (2007)

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

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

55% (2007)

46% (2006)

46% (2005)

44% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2007.

Science

54% (2007)

50% (2006)

51% (2005)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.

Math

51% (2007)

47% (2006)

45% (2005)

44% (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	58%
Female	63%
Male	54%
Black/African American	46%
Asian/Pacific Islander	73%
Hispanic	47%
American Indian/Alaska Native	56%
White/Caucasian	73%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	46%
Students with disabilities	29%
Students with limited English proficiency	36%
Gifted and talented	98%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	55%
Male	56%
Black/African American	39%
Asian/Pacific Islander	71%
Hispanic	47%
American Indian/Alaska Native	50%
White/Caucasian	68%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	45%
Students with disabilities	31%
Students with limited English proficiency	40%
Gifted and talented	97%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	56%
Female	62%
Male	51%
Black/African American	44%
Asian/Pacific Islander	70%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian/Alaska Native	58%
White/Caucasian	71%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	43%
Students with disabilities	24%
Students with limited English proficiency	25%
Gifted and talented	97%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	65%
Male	63%
Black/African American	48%
Asian/Pacific Islander	79%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian/Alaska Native	62%
White/Caucasian	76%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	54%
Students with disabilities	35%
Students with limited English proficiency	43%
Gifted and talented	98%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	50%
Female	54%
Male	46%
Black/African American	36%
Asian/Pacific Islander	62%
Hispanic	38%
American Indian/Alaska Native	47%
White/Caucasian	65%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	36%
Students with disabilities	16%
Students with limited English proficiency	12%
Gifted and talented	95%

Science	This District
All Students	48%
Female	46%
Male	51%
Black/African American	31%
Asian/Pacific Islander	59%
Hispanic	35%
American Indian/Alaska Native	42%
White/Caucasian	66%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	34%
Students with disabilities	23%
Students with limited English proficiency	13%
Gifted and talented	95%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	59%
Male	57%
Black/African American	40%
Asian/Pacific Islander	73%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian/Alaska Native	52%
White/Caucasian	71%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	47%
Students with disabilities	24%
Students with limited English proficiency	29%
Gifted and talented	97%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	53%
Female	59%
Male	47%
Black/African American	37%
Asian/Pacific Islander	69%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian/Alaska Native	53%
White/Caucasian	67%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	39%
Students with disabilities	13%
Students with limited English proficiency	12%
Gifted and talented	95%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	59%
Male	55%
Black/African American	39%
Asian/Pacific Islander	75%
Hispanic	46%
American Indian/Alaska Native	59%
White/Caucasian	71%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	44%
Students with disabilities	17%
Students with limited English proficiency	20%
Gifted and talented	97%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	63%
Female	70%
Male	57%
Black/African American	51%
Asian/Pacific Islander	80%
Hispanic	52%
American Indian/Alaska Native	68%
White/Caucasian	76%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	51%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students with limited English proficiency	20%
Gifted and talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	57%
Female	60%
Male	54%
Black/African American	41%
Asian/Pacific Islander	78%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian/Alaska Native	58%
White/Caucasian	71%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	44%
Students with disabilities	15%
Students with limited English proficiency	20%
Gifted and talented	100%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	55%
Female	61%
Male	49%
Black/African American	41%
Asian/Pacific Islander	69%
Hispanic	41%
American Indian/Alaska Native	57%
White/Caucasian	70%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	41%
Students with disabilities	12%
Students with limited English proficiency	9%
Gifted and talented	95%

Science	This District
All Students	54%
Female	54%
Male	54%
Black/African American	36%
Asian/Pacific Islander	68%
Hispanic	40%
American Indian/Alaska Native	55%
White/Caucasian	71%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	39%
Students with disabilities	17%
Students with limited English proficiency	11%
Gifted and talented	95%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	51%
Male	50%
Black/African American	33%
Asian/Pacific Islander	71%
Hispanic	37%
American Indian/Alaska Native	53%
White/Caucasian	67%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	37%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students with limited English proficiency	13%
Gifted and talented	95%

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)

43% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 48% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Writing

56% (2007)

60% (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	56%
Male	40%
Black/African American	39%
Asian/Pacific Islander	62%
Hispanic	37%
American Indian/Alaska Native	46%
White/Caucasian	58%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	37%
Students with disabilities	16%
Students with limited English proficiency	17%
Gifted and talented	83%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Writing	This District
All Students	56%
Female	64%
Male	48%
Black/African American	46%
Asian/Pacific Islander	70%
Hispanic	42%
American Indian/Alaska Native	52%
White/Caucasian	71%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	42%
Students with disabilities	15%
Students with limited English proficiency	15%
Gifted and talented	89%

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

77% (2007)

77% (2006)

66% (2005)

68% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2007.

Math

49% (2007)

45% (2006)

47% (2005)

46% (2004)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Writing

57% (2007)

86% (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	77%
Female	81%
Male	74%
Black/African American	67%
Asian/Pacific Islander	84%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian/Alaska Native	81%
White/Caucasian	89%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	67%
Students with disabilities	31%
Students with limited English proficiency	34%
Gifted and talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	49%
Female	47%
Male	51%
Black/African American	29%
Asian/Pacific Islander	63%
Hispanic	34%
American Indian/Alaska Native	45%
White/Caucasian	65%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	34%
Students with disabilities	9%
Students with limited English proficiency	17%
Gifted and talented	100%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Writing	This District
All Students	57%
Female	62%
Male	52%
Black/African American	51%
Asian/Pacific Islander	60%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian/Alaska Native	68%
White/Caucasian	70%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	41%
Students with disabilities	27%
Students with limited English proficiency	21%

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	20	19

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	39%	46%
Hispanic	37%	34%
Black, not Hispanic	14%	11%
Asian/Pacific Islander	8%	7%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	2%
Unspecified	1%	n/a

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	46%	41%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$7,092	$11,078

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	60%
Student and staff support	5%	6%
Administration	17%	15%
Other expenditures	18%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >