News Summary
The Clark County School District reports significant advances in student learning, with over 136 schools improving their star ratings this year. Notably, 48 schools achieved the highest rating of five stars. Enhanced educational strategies, parental involvement, and a focus on early literacy contribute to this positive trend. Despite challenges from a cyber-attack affecting data, Superintendent Ebert remains optimistic about continued success in academic outcomes and community engagement.
Las Vegas, Nevada – The Clark County School District (CCSD) has reported encouraging results in student learning as highlighted in the Nevada Report Card for the 2024-2025 school year. Notably, over 136 of the nearly 370 schools within the district have experienced an improvement in their star ratings, with 48 schools achieving the highest rating of five stars, a significant increase from 28 schools the previous year.
Star ratings provide a performance measurement for schools, ranging from one to five stars. These ratings are determined by various factors, including proficiency and growth in math and English Language Arts, graduation rates, and student attendance. Overall, approximately 37% of CCSD schools have advanced their star rankings this year, indicating a positive trend in educational outcomes across the district.
Quannah McCall Elementary School stands out, having improved its rating from two to four stars. This achievement is credited to early learning strategies and the school being fully staffed, which has allowed for better educational delivery. The school’s pre-K programs, which enroll 20 children each in two full-day classes, have fortified foundational learning, contributing to overall student growth.
Parental involvement has also been underscored as a pivotal factor in elevating student scores, reflecting a community-centric approach towards education and student achievement. CCSD Superintendent Jhone Ebert attended the announcement of the star ratings, celebrating teachers and their integral role in fostering academic success.
Despite facing challenges due to a cyber-attack that has currently rendered individual data for math and English Language Arts proficiency unavailable for this academic year, the Nevada Department of Education has reported improvements across all grade levels in these subjects. For the 2023-2024 school year, approximately 30.1% of students in Clark County were proficient in math, marking a 1.9 percentage-point increase from the previous year. In English Language Arts, the proficiency rate for CCSD reached 39.3%, which is a modest rise of 0.3 percentage points compared to the prior year.
Superintendent Ebert is optimistic, anticipating that forthcoming data will show continued recovery and success that exceeds pre-pandemic levels. The district is sharpening its focus on four primary goals: expanding pre-K access, enhancing early literacy, boosting math scores, and advancing workforce development at the high school level. There are also plans for ongoing professional development for teachers to ensure high-quality instruction remains a cornerstone for improvement.
The collective evidence suggests that the CCSD is on a positive trajectory, with increased commitment to educational development, community engagement, and a clear strategy for academic enhancement. As families and educators work together to support student achievement, the district aims to build on this success in the years to come.
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