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Barrington

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283 County Rd
Barrington, RI 02806
Bristol County
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PH: (401) 245-5000

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3444 students
  • 6 schools

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 NECAP Results

Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 91% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 90% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 91% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science
 70% (2008)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2008.

Math
 83% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 90% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Writing
 73% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 93% (2008)
 92% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Math
 87% (2008)
 89% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 95% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 95% (2008)
 91% (2007)
 92% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 61% in 2008.

Science
 65% (2008)
The state average for Science was 18% in 2008.

Writing
 79% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 41% in 2008.

Math
 89% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Reading
 91% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 61% in 2008.

Science
 56% (2008)
The state average for Science was 17% in 2008.

Writing
 60% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 37% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
The state average for Math was 22% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science.
  • The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in Rhode Island: An Overview

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 NECAP Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female92%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian90%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)91%
Economically disadvantaged students70%
Not economically disadvantaged students92%
Students with disabilities66%
Students without disabilities96%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female87%
Male87%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)87%
Economically disadvantaged students80%
Not economically disadvantaged students88%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities92%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students91%
Female95%
Male85%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)91%
Not economically disadvantaged students91%
Students with disabilities53%
Students without disabilities95%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female85%
Male81%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)82%
Not economically disadvantaged students83%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities88%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students90%
Female94%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)89%
Economically disadvantaged students58%
Not economically disadvantaged students91%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities98%

WritingThis District
All Students73%
Female85%
Male61%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)73%
Economically disadvantaged students34%
Not economically disadvantaged students75%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities81%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female88%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)87%
Economically disadvantaged students50%
Not economically disadvantaged students89%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities94%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students93%
Female94%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian81%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)94%
Economically disadvantaged students64%
Not economically disadvantaged students95%
Students with disabilities62%
Students without disabilities97%

MathThis District
All Students87%
Female86%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian73%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)88%
Economically disadvantaged students73%
Not economically disadvantaged students88%
Students with disabilities41%
Students without disabilities92%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students95%
Female97%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)95%
Economically disadvantaged students50%
Not economically disadvantaged students97%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities99%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female90%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian91%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)89%
Economically disadvantaged students60%
Not economically disadvantaged students89%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities96%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students95%
Female97%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)95%
Not economically disadvantaged students95%
Students with disabilities77%
Students without disabilities98%

WritingThis District
All Students79%
Female88%
Male70%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)79%
Not economically disadvantaged students80%
Students with disabilities66%
Students without disabilities81%

MathThis District
All Students89%
Female87%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)89%
Not economically disadvantaged students90%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities94%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science.
  • The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

Testing in Rhode Island: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1413

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic95%69%
Asian/Pacific Islander4%3%
Hispanic<1%18%
Black, not Hispanic<1%9%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program3%38%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$11,164$13,226
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional69%60%
Student and staff support11%16%
Administration6%9%
Other expenditures14%15%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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