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Lincoln County School District

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P. O. Box 118
Panaca, NV 89042
Lincoln County
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PH: (775) 728-4471
FAX: (775) 728-4435

  • Grades K-12
  • 953 students
  • 9 schools

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 CRT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 75% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 59% (2005)
 54% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Math
 68% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 57% (2005)
 57% (2004)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 69% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 58% in 2007.

Math
 90% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 72% (2007)
 48% (2006)
 56% (2005)
 56% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 52% in 2007.

Science
 66% (2007)
 66% (2006)
 70% (2005)
The state average for Science was 50% in 2007.

Math
 55% (2007)
 72% (2006)
 54% (2005)
 60% (2004)
The state average for Math was 59% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 68% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2007.

Math
 77% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 60% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Math
 53% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 58% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 61% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 66% (2005)
 77% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 57% in 2007.

Science
 69% (2007)
 71% (2006)
 73% (2005)
The state average for Science was 56% in 2007.

Math
 48% (2007)
 60% (2006)
 66% (2005)
 64% (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 3
ReadingThis District
All Students75%
Female83%
Male68%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian77%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch65%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female67%
Male68%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian72%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch58%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students69%
Female90%
Male54%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian69%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch61%

MathThis District
All Students90%
Female95%
Male86%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian89%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch86%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students72%
Female88%
Male45%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian71%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch61%

ScienceThis District
All Students66%
Female79%
Male45%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian67%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch52%

MathThis District
All Students55%
Female70%
Male30%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian55%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch48%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students68%
Female67%
Male68%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian70%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch66%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female78%
Male76%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian78%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch69%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students60%
Female70%
Male41%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian68%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch52%

MathThis District
All Students53%
Female57%
Male47%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian58%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch57%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students61%
Female71%
Male46%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian63%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch58%

ScienceThis District
All Students69%
Female76%
Male58%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian70%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch62%

MathThis District
All Students48%
Female55%
Male38%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian50%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch58%
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
 48% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 48% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Writing
 65% (2007)
 58% (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

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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 District
All Students48%
Female67%
Male18%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian50%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch42%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
WritingThis District
All Students65%
Female76%
Male50%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian68%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch60%
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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 HSPE Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 10

Reading
 87% (2007)
 91% (2006)
 72% (2005)
 85% (2004)
The state average for Reading was 91% in 2007.

Math
 56% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 44% (2005)
 66% (2004)
The state average for Math was 64% in 2007.

Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11

Writing
Data not available for this district (2007)
 93% (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 District
All Students87%
Female100%
Male76%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian84%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch83%

MathThis District
All Students56%
Female67%
Male48%
Black/African Americann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaska Nativen/a
White/Caucasian59%
Students qualifying for free/reduced lunch54%
Source: NV Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 11
WritingThis District
Subgroup results not available
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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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1219

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic83%46%
Hispanic8%34%
Black, not Hispanic4%11%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%7%
American Indian/Alaskan Native2%2%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program35%41%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$11,936$11,078
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%60%
Student and staff support1%6%
Administration20%15%
Other expenditures18%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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