Serving 769 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Ortwein Dennis Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nevada for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Nevada state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Nevada state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Nevada state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nevada state average of 72% (majority Hispanic).
Ortwein Dennis Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 692 schools in Nevada (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ortwein Dennis Elementary School is 0.79, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Ortwein Dennis Elementary School's ranking?
Ortwein Dennis Elementary School is ranked #302 out of 692 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nevada.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% NV state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% NV state average).
How many students attend Ortwein Dennis Elementary School?
769 students attend Ortwein Dennis Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Ortwein Dennis Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ortwein Dennis Elementary School?
Ortwein Dennis Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Nevada state average of 18:1.
What grades does Ortwein Dennis Elementary School offer ?
Ortwein Dennis Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Ortwein Dennis Elementary School part of?
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