During the past school year, the Department of Testing and Evaluation presented numerous workshops on how to interpret test results and how best to use them to improve instruction and achievement for all students. It is the school district's belief that consistent, high quality assessment of students will provide an opportunity for educators to design the very best educational programs for Clark County students. CCSD students historically have performed close to or slightly above the national average.
CCSD students are near the national average in ability.
Brent Mosbaugh, a fourth-grade student at Paradise Professional Development School, completes a classroom assignment. He is a student in teacher Joe Barraza's class. I n order to receive a high school diploma, the Nevada Department of Education requires that students demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing and mathematics. Close to 100 percent of students taking the test eventually pass it. The maximum score for each section of the SAT is 800.