Dr. Sarah Jenkins is an education policy researcher and consultant specializing in state accountability frameworks, academic growth modeling, and student assessment systems. She has spent over a decade analyzing how public school performance metrics translate to classroom realities, with a focus on helping parents understand standardized testing data.
Dr. Jenkins earned her Ph.D. in Education Policy and has worked with various academic institutions to evaluate the efficacy of school rating systems. She is a strong advocate for balancing raw academic proficiency indicators with growth metrics, ensuring that schools serving diverse student populations are evaluated fairly.
Her work on NevadaSchools.org aims to demystify complex state test scores (like the Smarter Balanced Assessment) and translate policy details into actionable insights for Nevada parents navigating public, charter, and magnet school options.
Areas of focus
- Standardized testing systems (Smarter Balanced Assessment)
- Academic Growth Percentile (AGP) modeling
- Nevada school accountability policy
- K-12 educational assessment
Guides by Dr. Sarah Jenkins
- School Rankings
Best High Schools in Las Vegas and Clark County (2026 NSPF Rankings)
Using official Nevada Department of Education NSPF data, we break down the highest-rated public magnet, charter, dual-credit, and zoned high schools across Las Vegas and Clark County.
- Academic Guide
Demystifying Standardized Test Scores: A Parent's Guide to Growth vs. Proficiency
Understanding percentiles, proficiency bands, and growth metrics so you can read your child's test report with confidence.