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Narragansett

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25 Fifth Ave
Narragansett, RI 02882
Washington County
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PH: (401) 792-9450

  • Grades PK-12
  • 1464 students
  • 3 schools

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 NECAP Results

Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 85% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Math
 82% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 70% (2008)
 84% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science
 51% (2008)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2008.

Math
 63% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 82% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Writing
 68% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 79% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Math
 65% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 85% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 55% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 70% (2008)
 88% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 61% in 2008.

Science
 29% (2008)
The state average for Science was 18% in 2008.

Writing
 55% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 41% in 2008.

Math
 65% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Reading
 72% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 61% in 2008.

Science
 27% (2008)
The state average for Science was 17% in 2008.

Writing
 44% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 37% in 2008.

Math
 36% (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.

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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 Students85%
Female88%
Male82%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)85%
Economically disadvantaged students70%
Not economically disadvantaged students87%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities89%

MathThis District
All Students82%
Female87%
Male77%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)82%
Economically disadvantaged students70%
Not economically disadvantaged students83%
Students with disabilities75%
Students without disabilities83%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students70%
Female76%
Male65%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)73%
Economically disadvantaged students50%
Not economically disadvantaged students74%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities79%

MathThis District
All Students63%
Female61%
Male65%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)65%
Economically disadvantaged students40%
Not economically disadvantaged students66%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities73%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female84%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)82%
Economically disadvantaged students72%
Not economically disadvantaged students83%
Students with disabilities48%
Students without disabilities87%

WritingThis District
All Students68%
Female76%
Male62%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)70%
Economically disadvantaged students43%
Not economically disadvantaged students72%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities73%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female71%
Male72%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)74%
Economically disadvantaged students50%
Not economically disadvantaged students74%
Students with disabilities41%
Students without disabilities76%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female80%
Male78%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)77%
Economically disadvantaged students83%
Not economically disadvantaged students77%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities83%

MathThis District
All Students65%
Female55%
Male72%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)65%
Economically disadvantaged students75%
Not economically disadvantaged students64%
Students with disabilities39%
Students without disabilities69%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students85%
Female86%
Male84%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)86%
Economically disadvantaged students71%
Not economically disadvantaged students88%
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities91%

MathThis District
All Students55%
Female52%
Male58%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)56%
Economically disadvantaged students29%
Not economically disadvantaged students59%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities65%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students70%
Female81%
Male59%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)71%
Economically disadvantaged students37%
Not economically disadvantaged students74%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities78%

WritingThis District
All Students55%
Female74%
Male38%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)56%
Economically disadvantaged students44%
Not economically disadvantaged students57%
Students with disabilities4%
Students without disabilities65%

MathThis District
All Students65%
Female71%
Male59%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)65%
Economically disadvantaged students56%
Not economically disadvantaged students66%
Students with disabilities22%
Students without disabilities74%
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 teacher1113

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic93%69%
Black, not Hispanic2%9%
American Indian/Alaskan Native2%<1%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%3%
Hispanic1%18%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program11%38%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$16,289$13,226
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional59%60%
Student and staff support16%16%
Administration10%9%
Other expenditures15%15%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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