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Douglas County School District

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P.O. Box 1888
Minden, NV 89423
Douglas County
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PH: (775) 782-5134
FAX: (775) 782-5857

Grades K-12 & ungraded
6809 students
15 schools

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CRT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading

75% (2007)

67% (2006)

59% (2005)

61% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Math

66% (2007)

65% (2006)

59% (2005)

51% (2004)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

76% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2007.

Math

79% (2007)

65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

69% (2007)

57% (2006)

59% (2005)

58% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 52% in 2007.

Science

67% (2007)

65% (2006)

66% (2005)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2007.

Math

65% (2007)

60% (2006)

61% (2005)

64% (2004)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

84% (2007)

78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2007.

Math

78% (2007)

70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

79% (2007)

75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Math

76% (2007)

73% (2006)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

76% (2007)

75% (2006)

76% (2005)

78% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2007.

Science

78% (2007)

74% (2006)

77% (2005)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.

Math

66% (2007)

70% (2006)

69% (2005)

71% (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	75%
Female	77%
Male	74%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	82%
Hispanic	63%
American Indian/Alaska Native	36%
White/Caucasian	79%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	61%
Students with disabilities	45%
Students with limited English proficiency	56%
Gifted and talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	64%
Male	67%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	64%
Hispanic	50%
American Indian/Alaska Native	29%
White/Caucasian	70%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	53%
Students with disabilities	45%
Students with limited English proficiency	54%
Gifted and talented	97%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	76%
Female	75%
Male	76%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	64%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian/Alaska Native	65%
White/Caucasian	80%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	57%
Students with disabilities	44%
Students with limited English proficiency	28%
Gifted and talented	96%

Math	This District
All Students	79%
Female	78%
Male	80%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	73%
Hispanic	69%
American Indian/Alaska Native	75%
White/Caucasian	82%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	68%
Students with disabilities	58%
Students with limited English proficiency	63%
Gifted and talented	100%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	69%
Female	76%
Male	63%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	64%
Hispanic	57%
American Indian/Alaska Native	62%
White/Caucasian	72%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	50%
Students with disabilities	21%
Students with limited English proficiency	19%
Gifted and talented	98%

Science	This District
All Students	67%
Female	68%
Male	67%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	73%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian/Alaska Native	50%
White/Caucasian	72%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	49%
Students with disabilities	38%
Students with limited English proficiency	13%
Gifted and talented	96%

Math	This District
All Students	65%
Female	70%
Male	61%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	73%
Hispanic	51%
American Indian/Alaska Native	50%
White/Caucasian	70%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	50%
Students with disabilities	23%
Students with limited English proficiency	19%
Gifted and talented	96%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	84%
Female	87%
Male	81%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	79%
Hispanic	62%
American Indian/Alaska Native	64%
White/Caucasian	88%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	69%
Students with disabilities	28%
Students with limited English proficiency	0%
Gifted and talented	100%

Math	This District
All Students	78%
Female	79%
Male	77%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	93%
Hispanic	52%
American Indian/Alaska Native	64%
White/Caucasian	83%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	59%
Students with disabilities	24%
Students with limited English proficiency	9%
Gifted and talented	98%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	79%
Female	90%
Male	69%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	62%
Hispanic	63%
American Indian/Alaska Native	53%
White/Caucasian	84%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	63%
Students with disabilities	31%
Students with limited English proficiency	27%

Math	This District
All Students	76%
Female	85%
Male	68%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	77%
Hispanic	59%
American Indian/Alaska Native	47%
White/Caucasian	81%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	58%
Students with disabilities	38%
Students with limited English proficiency	47%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	76%
Female	82%
Male	70%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	59%
Hispanic	56%
American Indian/Alaska Native	50%
White/Caucasian	81%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	58%
Students with disabilities	24%

Science	This District
All Students	78%
Female	78%
Male	77%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	59%
Hispanic	63%
American Indian/Alaska Native	40%
White/Caucasian	83%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	60%
Students with disabilities	44%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	66%
Male	65%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	53%
Hispanic	44%
American Indian/Alaska Native	30%
White/Caucasian	71%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	41%
Students with disabilities	20%

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

59% (2007)

59% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 48% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Writing

78% (2007)

81% (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	59%
Female	70%
Male	50%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	50%
Hispanic	43%
American Indian/Alaska Native	44%
White/Caucasian	63%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	39%
Students with disabilities	31%
Students with limited English proficiency	29%
Gifted and talented	88%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Writing	This District
All Students	78%
Female	85%
Male	71%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	77%
Hispanic	67%
American Indian/Alaska Native	59%
White/Caucasian	80%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	62%
Students with disabilities	41%
Students with limited English proficiency	30%

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

90% (2007)

91% (2006)

82% (2005)

85% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2007.

Math

70% (2007)

68% (2006)

64% (2005)

67% (2004)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Writing

79% (2007)

91% (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	90%
Female	92%
Male	88%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	88%
Hispanic	86%
American Indian/Alaska Native	79%
White/Caucasian	92%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	85%
Students with disabilities	55%

Math	This District
All Students	70%
Female	68%
Male	71%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	71%
Hispanic	49%
American Indian/Alaska Native	39%
White/Caucasian	75%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	58%
Students with disabilities	17%

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Writing	This District
All Students	79%
Female	86%
Male	74%
Black/African American	n/a
Asian/Pacific Islander	n/a
Hispanic	67%
American Indian/Alaska Native	n/a
White/Caucasian	81%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch	70%
Students with disabilities	48%

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	80%	46%
Hispanic	13%	34%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	3%	2%
Asian/Pacific Islander	3%	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	21%	41%

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

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$8,819	$11,078

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	60%	60%
Student and staff support	11%	6%
Administration	9%	15%
Other expenditures	19%	20%

School Finance: Issues to Consider >

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