I absolutely love this school. This is our first year attending, I have two children currently enrolled. My son in the 1st and my daughter in the 5th. Both are enjoying themselves and excelling in all the new areas they have been introduced to. We are so glad we switched from our last school to a magnet
... Read more school. The first impression I got was from the office staff. They greet you with enthusiam and knowledge. Which was hugely lacking in the last school we attended. I like the fact that the principal isnt a micro manager. The teachers are wonderful about letting you know early on, if your child is having problems, either socially or academicaly. We regard this school as the fun school and are grateful to have been selected to attend here. I would highly recommend this school to anyone who is thinking of applying for a magnet program. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/29/08
The magnet program at Walter Bracken is excellent. The teachers, staff and principal are always helpful and really care about the success of my children. At this school children are encouraged to learn and their creativity is not discouraged. They manage to do this while still maintaining high expectations
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Posted by a parent on 02/05/07
My son is going to enter the 2nd grade this year, and has been enjoying Bracken since Kindergarten. All of his Teachers have been exceptional, as well as the staff.I couldn't be happier that he is attending Bracken once again, there is a special vibe you get once you enter the campus.The parent involvement
... Read more is stupendous! and THAT is what makes it a terrific school!! Mrs. Decker is great, she walks the playground in the morning greeting all students, and parents with a great big welcome smile-and mostly knows all by their first name.The challenges are great for the kids- and knowledge is the key to their future.This school should receive a medal- and the test scores prove it... Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/07/05
Bracken Magnet is a wonderful learning environment for both children and families! It is a very welcoming school, that cares about everyone who walks through the gates. Mrs. Decker is a dedicated principal. It is so nice that she will always approach you and makes it a point to know everyones name!
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* In 2006-2007 Nevada used the Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The CRT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Nevada. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
483
Students per teacher:
8
Full-time teachers:
62
Number of classrooms:
38
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Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Gifted Students, Mentally Challenged, Speech/Language Pathologists
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Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Las Vegas schools — Walter Bracken Elementary School is located at 1200 N 27th St, Las Vegas NV 89101. 1200 N 27th St is in the 89101 ZIP code in Las Vegas, NV The school district for Walter Bracken Elementary School is the Clark County School District. Walter Bracken Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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