News Summary
The recent Nevada Report Card reveals a positive trend in school ratings within the Clark County School District (CCSD), with over 136 schools improving their star ratings. Factors such as enhanced core instruction, increased pre-K programs, and engaged parents contributed to these advancements. Superintendent Jhone Ebert announced that 48 schools received five-star ratings, an increase from the previous year. Additionally, CCSD demonstrated growth in math and English language proficiency, pointing towards an optimistic future in educational performance. Overall, the changes are set to bolster Nevada’s educational landscape.
Las Vegas, NV – The Nevada Report Card unveiled positive outcomes for student learning in the Clark County School District (CCSD) on Monday, showcasing substantial improvements in school star ratings. Over 136 out of CCSD’s 370 schools saw better ratings, marking a significant stride in educational performance for the 2024-2025 academic year.
The new star rating system categorizes school performance on a scale from one to five stars, with five being the pinnacle of achievement. The ratings are formulated based on crucial metrics including proficiency and growth in mathematics and English Language Arts, graduation rates, and student attendance. This year, notable highlights included Quannah McCall Elementary School, which elevated its rating to four stars from two stars in the previous year, exemplifying a remarkable turnaround.
Key contributors to these advancements include enhanced tier one core instruction in math and English Language Arts, alongside the implementation of full-day pre-K programs aimed at laying strong educational foundations. Active parent engagement through regular monthly meetings has also proven vital in fostering improved student performance.
Superintendent of CCSD, Jhone Ebert, commended the noticeable growth, revealing that 48 schools received five-star ratings, a substantial rise from 28 in the prior year. Overall, 37% of CCSD schools improved their star ratings, indicating a steady trajectory towards better educational outcomes.
Factors that played a significant role in this improvement included high-quality tier one instruction and ongoing professional development initiatives for educators. Despite a cyber-attack that has postponed the release of individual data on math and English Language Arts proficiency for the new school year, the overall trend remains optimistic. Preliminary data shows statewide advancements across various grade levels in math and English Language Arts.
In particular, the proficiency rate for mathematics in CCSD increased to 30.1%, reflecting a 1.9 percentage-point enhancement from the previous academic year, while proficiency in English Language Arts reached 39.3%, up by 0.3 percentage-points. Superintendent Ebert expressed optimism that future data will indicate that the district has outshined pre-pandemic achievement levels.
The district’s current strategic focus targets four crucial areas: expanding pre-K options, enhancing early literacy efforts, boosting mathematics scores, and developing workforce opportunities for high school students. Moreover, a significant reduction in the number of one-star schools statewide—from 232 to 140—suggests a positive trend in overall educational performance, with nearly 41.6% of schools now achieving one or two-star ratings, down from roughly half of all schools in the prior year.
The recent increase in K-12 education funding by $2.6 billion, primarily aimed at teacher salary enhancements and attracting educators to schools with staffing shortages, has been paramount in bolstering performance across the district. The improved retention and reduced vacancies of teachers are likely correlated with the positive shift in school ratings.
Additionally, the Washoe County School District has also reported favorable results, with over a third of its schools maintaining at least a four-star rating, underpinning improvement trends in various academic disciplines. As both districts navigate a revitalized educational landscape, the concerted efforts to enhance funding and instruction methods are poised to yield lasting benefits for Nevada’s educational framework.
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- The Nevada Independent: Nearly a Third of Nevada Schools Improved Their Star Rating
- Review Journal: Many Nevada Schools Improved Their Ratings
- News 3LV: Las Vegas Area Schools See Improvement in Star Ratings
- 8 News Now: Nevada Report Card Shows CCSD Schools Made Significant Progress
- KTNV: New Ratings Released for Local Schools
- Wikipedia: Education in Nevada
- Google Search: Nevada Schools Star Ratings
- Google Scholar: Nevada Education Improvement
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Education
- Google News: Nevada Education News
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