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NDE reviews Nevada School Performance Framework indicators, timelines; public comment cautions against overreliance on tests
Summary
NDE staff explained the NSPF's school-level indicators, the 100-point index and star ratings, and reiterated that the intended preliminary district benchmark in August 2026 will be released as no-stakes for its first year.
Nevada Department of Education staff provided a technical overview of the Nevada School Performance Framework (NSPF) at the subcommittee's Nov. 7 meeting, explaining how school-level indicators are calculated, how those points roll up to a 100-point index and how star ratings (1'5) are assigned.
Peter Zutz, who said he oversees NDE's office of assessment, data and accountability management, described the NSPF as an annual, public summary of school performance intended to identify schools in need of support and to inform improvement work. "The NSPF also informs the public on how well…
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