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Education & Lifelong Learning

Learning allows everyone to be productive citizens, self-sufficient and ready for life.  Respect for and access to all types of educational opportunities throughout life equips us with the ability to learn, realize earning potential, think, and to access information in order to make effective decisions, while enriching our understanding of our diverse world.

Educational Success

Graduating from high school, higher education and formal training, imply necessary skills for employment and better opportunities, social responsibility and economic self-sufficiency.


Staying in school is more important as the world and workforce become more complex.  WCSD high school graduation rates have improved and continue to be higher than the state.  The official graduation rates are reported by the Nevada Department of Education, and are reported via the Annual Reports of Accountability for the previous school year.
 
Graduation:
In 2015, following adoption of new Nevada Academic Content Standards (including common core state standards), the Washoe County School District began assessing students in grades 3-8 using the Smarter Balanced assessment—criterion referenced, computer-based tests that measure student knowledge of Nevada’s English language arts/literacy (ELA) and mathematics standards.

A scale score is the student’s overall numerical score on a continuous scale (from approximately 2000-3000) that increases across grade levels, used to illustrate students’ current level of achievement and their growth over time.  When combined together across a student population, scale scores can also describe school- and district-level changes in performance, as well as reveal gaps in achievement among different groups of students.  Based on their scale scores, students fall into one of 4 categories of performance called achievement levels defined by specifications for what knowledge and skills students display at each level:

  • Level 4 = The student has exceeded the achievement standard and demonstrates advanced progress toward mastery of the knowledge and skills needed for likely success in future coursework.
  • Level 3 = The student has met the achievement standard and demonstrates progress toward mastery of the knowledge and skills needed for likely success in future coursework.
  • Level 2 = The student has nearly met the achievement standard and may require further development to demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed for likely success in future coursework.
  • Level 1 = The student has not met the achievement standard and needs substantial improvement to demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed for likely success in future coursework.


As college debt becomes higher, university student retention may become harder.

The graduation rate for higher education in Nevada is a percentage of the number of students entering the institutions as undergraduate full-time, first-time, degree-seekers in a cohort year who complete their program within 150% of normal time (6 years for bachelor’s degrees, 3 years for associate’s degrees, 1.5 years for certificates).


 Educational Infrastructure & Community Involvement

Enrollment, technology and specialized needs signify access to educational opportunities to be ready for life; while parental and community involvement enhance the student learning experience.


Literate Community

Graduating Functional literacy, GED completion, college-readiness, quality libraries and needed technology are some of the keys to helping individuals participate as responsible citizens and realize their fullest potential.


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Red is bad, green is good, blue is not statistically different/neutral.

Compared to Distribution

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an indicator guage with the arrow in the yellow the value is in the 2nd worst quarter of communities.

an indicator guage with the arrow in the red the value is in the worst quarter of communities.

Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Child Care Centers

Value
Compared to:

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Child Care Centers

Value
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Child Care Centers County: Washoe

Current Value:

Child Care Centers County: Washoe

0.3
Per 1,000 population under age 5
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the NV Value (2.9), Washoe has a value of 0.3 which is lower and worse.
NV Value
(2.9)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the US Value (7.0), Washoe has a value of 0.3 which is lower and worse.
US Value
(7.0)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Washoe (0.3) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (0.3).
Prior Value
(0.3)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Day Care Center and Preschool Spending-to-Income Ratio

Value
Compared to:

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Day Care Center and Preschool Spending-to-Income Ratio

Value
Compared to:

Day Care Center and Preschool Spending-to-Income Ratio County: Washoe

Current Value:

Day Care Center and Preschool Spending-to-Income Ratio County: Washoe

6.9%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to NV Counties, Washoe has a value of 6.9% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.8%.
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Washoe has a value of 6.9% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 6.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 7.9%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NV Value (7.9%), Washoe has a value of 6.9% which is lower and better.
NV Value
(7.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the prior value, Washoe (6.9%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (6.9%).
Prior Value
(6.9%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Home Child Care Spending-to-Income Ratio

Value
Compared to:

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Home Child Care Spending-to-Income Ratio

Value
Compared to:

Home Child Care Spending-to-Income Ratio County: Washoe

Current Value:

Home Child Care Spending-to-Income Ratio County: Washoe

3.1%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to NV Counties, Washoe has a value of 3.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.4% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.0%.
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Washoe has a value of 3.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 3.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 4.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NV Value (3.3%), Washoe has a value of 3.1% which is lower and better.
NV Value
(3.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the prior value, Washoe (3.1%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (3.1%).
Prior Value
(3.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Price of Licensed Child Care

Value
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Education / Childcare & Early Childhood Education

Price of Licensed Child Care

Value
Compared to:

Price of Licensed Child Care County: Washoe

Current Value:

Price of Licensed Child Care County: Washoe

$8,874
(2022)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Washoe ($8,874) is less and better than the previously measured value ($9,181).
Prior Value
($9,181)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Washoe value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Education / Educational Attainment

Education / Educational Attainment

Education / Educational Attainment

College Tuition Spending-to-Income Ratio

Value
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Education / Educational Attainment

College Tuition Spending-to-Income Ratio

Value
Compared to:

College Tuition Spending-to-Income Ratio County: Washoe

Current Value:

College Tuition Spending-to-Income Ratio County: Washoe

11.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to NV Counties, Washoe has a value of 11.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 12.3%.
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Washoe has a value of 11.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 11.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 13.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NV Value (12.2%), Washoe has a value of 11.4% which is lower and better.
NV Value
(12.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the prior value, Washoe (11.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (11.4%).
Prior Value
(11.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

Education / Educational Attainment

Community Spending on Education

Value
Compared to:

Education / Educational Attainment

Community Spending on Education

Value
Compared to:

Community Spending on Education County: Washoe

Current Value:

Community Spending on Education County: Washoe

2.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the NV Value (2.1%), Washoe has a value of 2.4%.
NV Value
(2.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the US Value (2.4%), Washoe has a value of 2.4%.
US Value
(2.4%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Washoe (2.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (2.4%).
Prior Value
(2.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

Education / Educational Attainment

People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Value
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Education / Educational Attainment

People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Value
Compared to:

People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher County: Washoe

Current Value:

People 25+ with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher County: Washoe

32.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NV Counties, Washoe has a value of 32.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 17.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 14.3%.
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Washoe has a value of 32.5% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 20.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 16.5%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NV Value (26.5%), Washoe has a value of 32.5% which is higher and better.
NV Value
(26.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the US Value (34.3%), Washoe has a value of 32.5% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(34.3%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Washoe value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Education / Educational Attainment

People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

Value
Compared to:

Education / Educational Attainment

People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher

Value
Compared to:

People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher County: Washoe

Current Value:

People 25+ with a High School Diploma or Higher County: Washoe

88.5%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NV Counties, Washoe has a value of 88.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 88.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 86.6%.
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Washoe has a value of 88.5% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 89.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 85.3%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,133 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NV Value (87.1%), Washoe has a value of 88.5% which is higher and better.
NV Value
(87.1%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the US Value (89.1%), Washoe has a value of 88.5% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(89.1%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Washoe value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Education / Educational Attainment

Student Loan Spending-to-Income Ratio

Value
Compared to:

Education / Educational Attainment

Student Loan Spending-to-Income Ratio

Value
Compared to:

Student Loan Spending-to-Income Ratio County: Washoe

Current Value:

Student Loan Spending-to-Income Ratio County: Washoe

4.0%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to NV Counties, Washoe has a value of 4.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 4.2% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 5.3%.
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Washoe has a value of 4.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 5.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 6.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NV Value (5.0%), Washoe has a value of 4.0% which is lower and better.
NV Value
(5.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the prior value, Washoe (4.0%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (4.0%).
Prior Value
(4.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

Education / Educational Attainment

Veterans with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Value
Compared to:

Education / Educational Attainment

Veterans with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher

Value
Compared to:

Veterans with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher County: Washoe

Current Value:

Veterans with a Bachelor's Degree or Higher County: Washoe

31.1%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NV Counties, Washoe has a value of 31.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 19.5% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 13.8%.
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
Compared to the NV Value (28.5%), Washoe has a value of 31.1% which is higher and better.
NV Value
(28.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the US Value (30.5%), Washoe has a value of 31.1% which is higher and better.
US Value
(30.5%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Washoe value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Education / Educational Attainment

Veterans with a High School Diploma or Higher

Value
Compared to:

Education / Educational Attainment

Veterans with a High School Diploma or Higher

Value
Compared to:

Veterans with a High School Diploma or Higher County: Washoe

Current Value:

Veterans with a High School Diploma or Higher County: Washoe

96.6%
(2018-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NV Counties, Washoe has a value of 96.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 94.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 91.5%.
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Washoe has a value of 96.6% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 94.3% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 91.6%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,132 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NV Value (95.8%), Washoe has a value of 96.6% which is higher and better.
NV Value
(95.8%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the US Value (95.0%), Washoe has a value of 96.6% which is higher and better.
US Value
(95.0%)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Over time, the Washoe value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Education / Educational Attainment

Vocational, Technical, and Other School Tuition Spending-to-Income Ratio

Value
Compared to:

Education / Educational Attainment

Vocational, Technical, and Other School Tuition Spending-to-Income Ratio

Value
Compared to:

Vocational, Technical, and Other School Tuition Spending-to-Income Ratio County: Washoe

Current Value:

Vocational, Technical, and Other School Tuition Spending-to-Income Ratio County: Washoe

1.4%
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to NV Counties, Washoe has a value of 1.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.6% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 1.8%.
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Washoe has a value of 1.4% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 1.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 2.2%.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,141 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NV Value (1.7%), Washoe has a value of 1.4% which is lower and better.
NV Value
(1.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the prior value, Washoe (1.4%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (1.4%).
Prior Value
(1.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.

Education / Literacy

Education / Literacy

Education / Literacy

Library System Collection Turnover

Value
Compared to:

Education / Literacy

Library System Collection Turnover

Value
Compared to:

Library System Collection Turnover County: Washoe

Current Value:

Library System Collection Turnover County: Washoe

4.1
Per volumes in collection
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Washoe (4.1) is greater and better than the previously measured value (3.6).
Prior Value
(3.6)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Washoe value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Education / Literacy

Library System Patron Visitors Per Capita

Value
Compared to:

Education / Literacy

Library System Patron Visitors Per Capita

Value
Compared to:

Library System Patron Visitors Per Capita County: Washoe

Current Value:

Library System Patron Visitors Per Capita County: Washoe

1.3
Per capita
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Washoe (1.3) is greater and better than the previously measured value (1.1).
Prior Value
(1.1)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Washoe value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Washoe County School District Graduates Completing Nevada System of Higher Education Remedial Coursework County: Washoe

Current Value:

Washoe County School District Graduates Completing Nevada System of Higher Education Remedial Coursework County: Washoe

40.2%
Percentage of WCSD graduates
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Washoe (40.2%) is less and better than the previously measured value (41.2%).
Prior Value
(41.2%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Washoe value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Education / School Environment

Education / School Environment

Education / School Environment

Children in Transition (CIT) Count

Value
Compared to:

Education / School Environment

Children in Transition (CIT) Count

Value
Compared to:

Children in Transition (CIT) Count County: Washoe

Current Value:

Children in Transition (CIT) Count County: Washoe

2,026
Count of WCSD students without permanent housing during the school year
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Washoe (2,026) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (1,950).
Prior Value
(1,950)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Washoe value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Education / School Environment

High School Students who have been Electronically Bullied

Value
Compared to:

Education / School Environment

High School Students who have been Electronically Bullied

Value
Compared to:

High School Students who have been Electronically Bullied County: Washoe

Current Value:

High School Students who have been Electronically Bullied County: Washoe

18.6%
(2021)
Compared to:
Compared to the NV Value (14.9%), Washoe has a value of 18.6% which is higher and worse.
NV Value
(14.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the prior value, Washoe (18.6%) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (15.0%).
Prior Value
(15.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Washoe value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Education / School Environment

Student-to-Teacher Ratio

Value
Compared to:

Education / School Environment

Student-to-Teacher Ratio

Value
Compared to:

Student-to-Teacher Ratio County: Washoe

Current Value:

Student-to-Teacher Ratio County: Washoe

21.0
Students per teacher
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to NV Counties, Washoe has a value of 21.0 which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 20.0 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 22.9.
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
Compared to U.S. Counties, Washoe has a value of 21.0 which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value lower than 13.9 while counties in the worst 25% have a value higher than 15.7.
U.S. Counties
The distribution is based on data from 3,125 U.S. counties and county equivalents.
Compared to the NV Value (21.0), Washoe has a value of 21.0.
NV Value
(21.0)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the US Value (15.4), Washoe has a value of 21.0 which is higher and worse.
US Value
(15.4)
The regional value is compared to the national value.
Compared to the prior value, Washoe (21.0) is greater and worse than the previously measured value (15.9).
Prior Value
(15.9)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Washoe value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Education / School Environment

Students Who are English Learners

Value
Compared to:

Education / School Environment

Students Who are English Learners

Value
Compared to:

Students Who are English Learners County: Washoe

Current Value:

Students Who are English Learners County: Washoe

14.5%
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the NV Value (13.5%), Washoe has a value of 14.5%.
NV Value
(13.5%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the prior value, Washoe (14.5%) is greater  than the previously measured value (14.4%).
Prior Value
(14.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Washoe value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Education / School Environment

Students with an Individual Education Program

Value
Compared to:

Education / School Environment

Students with an Individual Education Program

Value
Compared to:

Students with an Individual Education Program County: Washoe

Current Value:

Students with an Individual Education Program County: Washoe

14.5%
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the NV Value (12.9%), Washoe has a value of 14.5%.
NV Value
(12.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the prior value, Washoe (14.5%) is greater  than the previously measured value (14.1%).
Prior Value
(14.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Washoe value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Washoe County School District GASB 34 Government Activity Instruction-only Expenditure Dollars County: Washoe

Current Value:

Washoe County School District GASB 34 Government Activity Instruction-only Expenditure Dollars County: Washoe

$524,500,035
WCSD government activity instruction-only dollars
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Washoe ($524,500,035) is greater and better than the previously measured value ($386,990,505).
Prior Value
($386,990,505)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Washoe value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Washoe County School District GASB 34 Guidelines Activity Total Expenditure Dollars County: Washoe

Current Value:

Washoe County School District GASB 34 Guidelines Activity Total Expenditure Dollars County: Washoe

$852,250,970
WCSD government activities-only dollars
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Washoe ($852,250,970) is greater and better than the previously measured value ($719,872,780).
Prior Value
($719,872,780)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Washoe value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Education / School Environment

Washoe County School District Operating Statistics: Enrollment

Value
Compared to:

Education / School Environment

Washoe County School District Operating Statistics: Enrollment

Value
Compared to:

Washoe County School District Operating Statistics: Enrollment County: Washoe

Current Value:

Washoe County School District Operating Statistics: Enrollment County: Washoe

60,650
WCSD student enrollment
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Washoe (60,650) is less  than the previously measured value (62,353).
Prior Value
(62,353)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Washoe value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Education / School Environment

Washoe County School District Per-Pupil Expenditures

Value
Compared to:

Education / School Environment

Washoe County School District Per-Pupil Expenditures

Value
Compared to:

Washoe County School District Per-Pupil Expenditures County: Washoe

Current Value:

Washoe County School District Per-Pupil Expenditures County: Washoe

$10,827
WCSD expenditure dollars
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Washoe ($10,827) is greater and better than the previously measured value ($10,220).
Prior Value
($10,220)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Washoe value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Education / School Environment

Washoe County School District Population

Value
Compared to:

Education / School Environment

Washoe County School District Population

Value
Compared to:

Washoe County School District Population County: Washoe

Current Value:

Washoe County School District Population County: Washoe

61,171
WCSD student enrollment
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Washoe (61,171) is less  than the previously measured value (62,540).
Prior Value
(62,540)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Washoe value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Education / School Environment

WCSD Operating Statistics: Primary Government Cost Per Pupil

Value
Compared to:

Education / School Environment

WCSD Operating Statistics: Primary Government Cost Per Pupil

Value
Compared to:

WCSD Operating Statistics: Primary Government Cost Per Pupil County: Washoe

Current Value:

WCSD Operating Statistics: Primary Government Cost Per Pupil County: Washoe

$11,361
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Washoe ($11,361) is greater  than the previously measured value ($10,807).
Prior Value
($10,807)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Washoe value is increasing significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Education / School Environment

WCSD Operating Statistics: Primary Government Pupil to Teacher Ratio

Value
Compared to:

Education / School Environment

WCSD Operating Statistics: Primary Government Pupil to Teacher Ratio

Value
Compared to:

WCSD Operating Statistics: Primary Government Pupil to Teacher Ratio County: Washoe

Current Value:

WCSD Operating Statistics: Primary Government Pupil to Teacher Ratio County: Washoe

16.8
Ratio of pupils to teacher
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Washoe (16.8) is less and better than the previously measured value (18.8).
Prior Value
(18.8)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Washoe value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Education / School Environment

WCSD Operating Statistics: Students Receiving Free or Reduced-Price Meals

Value
Compared to:

Education / School Environment

WCSD Operating Statistics: Students Receiving Free or Reduced-Price Meals

Value
Compared to:

WCSD Operating Statistics: Students Receiving Free or Reduced-Price Meals County: Washoe

Current Value:

WCSD Operating Statistics: Students Receiving Free or Reduced-Price Meals County: Washoe

50.9%
Percentage
(2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the prior value, Washoe (50.9%) is less  than the previously measured value (51.0%).
Prior Value
(51.0%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Washoe value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Education / Student Performance K-12

Education / Student Performance K-12

Education / Student Performance K-12

4th Grade Students Proficient in Math

Value
Compared to:

Education / Student Performance K-12

4th Grade Students Proficient in Math

Value
Compared to:

4th Grade Students Proficient in Math County: Washoe

Current Value:

4th Grade Students Proficient in Math County: Washoe

39.8%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NV Counties, Washoe has a value of 39.8% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 40.0% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 33.9%.
NV Counties
(2018-2019)
The distribution is based on data from 16 locales.
Compared to the NV Value (34.9%), Washoe has a value of 39.8% which is higher and better.
NV Value
(34.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the prior value, Washoe (39.8%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (37.1%).
Prior Value
(37.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Washoe value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Education / Student Performance K-12

4th Grade Students Proficient in Reading

Value
Compared to:

Education / Student Performance K-12

4th Grade Students Proficient in Reading

Value
Compared to:

4th Grade Students Proficient in Reading County: Washoe

Current Value:

4th Grade Students Proficient in Reading County: Washoe

46.1%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NV Counties, Washoe has a value of 46.1% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 36.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 34.8%.
NV Counties
(2020-2021)
The distribution is based on data from 16 locales.
Compared to the NV Value (42.7%), Washoe has a value of 46.1% which is higher and better.
NV Value
(42.7%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the prior value, Washoe (46.1%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (44.1%).
Prior Value
(44.1%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Washoe value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Education / Student Performance K-12

8th Grade Students Proficient in Math

Value
Compared to:

Education / Student Performance K-12

8th Grade Students Proficient in Math

Value
Compared to:

8th Grade Students Proficient in Math County: Washoe

Current Value:

8th Grade Students Proficient in Math County: Washoe

25.1%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NV Counties, Washoe has a value of 25.1% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 27.8% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 17.9%.
NV Counties
(2018-2019)
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
Compared to the NV Value (22.2%), Washoe has a value of 25.1% which is higher and better.
NV Value
(22.2%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the prior value, Washoe (25.1%) is greater and better than the previously measured value (23.6%).
Prior Value
(23.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Washoe value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Education / Student Performance K-12

8th Grade Students Proficient in Reading

Value
Compared to:

Education / Student Performance K-12

8th Grade Students Proficient in Reading

Value
Compared to:

8th Grade Students Proficient in Reading County: Washoe

Current Value:

8th Grade Students Proficient in Reading County: Washoe

44.0%
(2021-2022)
Compared to:
Compared to NV Counties, Washoe has a value of 44.0% which is in the best 50% of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 39.7% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 35.4%.
NV Counties
(2020-2021)
The distribution is based on data from 16 locales.
Compared to the NV Value (42.9%), Washoe has a value of 44.0% which is higher and better.
NV Value
(42.9%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the prior value, Washoe (44.0%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (45.6%).
Prior Value
(45.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Washoe value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Education / Student Performance K-12

High School Graduation

Value
Compared to:

Education / Student Performance K-12

High School Graduation

Value
Compared to:

High School Graduation County: Washoe

Current Value:

High School Graduation County: Washoe

81.4%
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to NV Counties, Washoe has a value of 81.4% which is in the 2nd worst quartile of counties. Counties in the best 50%  have a value higher than 86.1% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 81.0%.
NV Counties
The distribution is based on data from 17 locales.
Compared to the NV Value (81.4%), Washoe has a value of 81.4%.
NV Value
(81.4%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the US Value (86.5%), Washoe has a value of 81.4% which is lower and worse.
US Value
(86.5% in 2020)
The regional value is compared to the national value. The source for the national value is National Center for Education Statistics
Compared to the prior value, Washoe (81.4%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (84.4%).
Prior Value
(84.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Washoe value is increasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
Compared to the HP 2030 Target (90.7%), the target has not been met.
HP 2030 Target
(90.7%)

Education / Student Performance K-12

Students Proficient in English Language Arts (CRT): Grades 3-8

Value
Compared to:

Education / Student Performance K-12

Students Proficient in English Language Arts (CRT): Grades 3-8

Value
Compared to:

Students Proficient in English Language Arts (CRT): Grades 3-8 County: Washoe

Current Value:

Students Proficient in English Language Arts (CRT): Grades 3-8 County: Washoe

41.2%
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the NV Value (41.0%), Washoe has a value of 41.2% which is higher and better.
NV Value
(41.0%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the prior value, Washoe (41.2%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (45.4%).
Prior Value
(45.4%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Washoe value is decreasing, significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.

Education / Student Performance K-12

Students Proficient in Math (CRT): Grades 3-8

Value
Compared to:

Education / Student Performance K-12

Students Proficient in Math (CRT): Grades 3-8

Value
Compared to:

Students Proficient in Math (CRT): Grades 3-8 County: Washoe

Current Value:

Students Proficient in Math (CRT): Grades 3-8 County: Washoe

33.6%
(2022-2023)
Compared to:
Compared to the NV Value (31.3%), Washoe has a value of 33.6% which is higher and better.
NV Value
(31.3%)
The regional value is compared to the Nevada State value.
Compared to the prior value, Washoe (33.6%) is not statistically different from the previously measured value (33.6%).
Prior Value
(33.6%)
Prior Value compares a measured value with the previously measured value. Confidence intervals were not taken into account in determining the direction of the comparison.
Over time, the Washoe value is decreasing, not significantly.
Trend
This comparison measures the indicator’s values over multiple time periods.<br>The Mann-Kendall Test for Statistical Significance is used to evaluate the trend<br>over 4 to 10 periods of measure, subject to data availability and comparability.
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