The number of Elko County students who failed to meet expectations in their Science assessments rose by 6.1% compared to the previous school year.
Of the Elko County students who failed, most of them scored in the second lowest proficiency level.
Duane D. Keller Middle School had the highest number of students who didn’t do well statewide.
The CRT is administered to students in Grades 3 through 8. The results show a snapshot of a students performance, but does not impact whether or not they graduate.
Nevada has struggled with an achievement gap in testing among students of diverse ethnicities. Reading scores for 4th and 8th graders revealed that Black and Hispanic students often score lower than White students.
In comparison to the national average of 90%, Nevada has the fortieth-largest educational system in the country, with 94% of all K–12 students receiving their education in public institutions.
| School name | Students who didn’t meet standard | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|
| West Wendover Elementary School | 92.4% | 67 |
| Flagview Intermediate School | 84.8% | 323 |
| Owyhee Junior High School | 81.3% | 18 |
| Owyhee Elementary School | 81% | 23 |
| Northeastern Nevada Virtual Academy | 80.5% | 48 |
| West Wendover Middle School | 79.5% | 79 |
| Sage Elementary School | 78.1% | 73 |
| Adobe Middle School | 75.2% | 382 |
| Spring Creek Elementary School | 71.8% | 46 |
| Liberty Peak Elementary School | 69.7% | 80 |
| Spring Creek Middle School | 54.5% | 240 |
| Wells Elementary School | 54.2% | 26 |
| Carlin Elementary School | 52% | 25 |
| Carlin Junior High School | 42.4% | 35 |
| Elko Institute for Academic Achievement | 37.2% | 43 |
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