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NECAP Results
NECAP Results By Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

437 Brdway
Newport, RI 02840
Newport County
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PH: (401) 847-2100

Grades PK-12
2175 students
8 schools

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NECAP Results

Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

50% (2008)

57% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Math

55% (2008)

36% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

50% (2008)

54% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science

35% (2008)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2008.

Math

38% (2008)

43% (2007)

34% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

61% (2008)

53% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Writing

33% (2008)

29% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2008.

Math

43% (2008)

45% (2007)

46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

40% (2008)

49% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Math

40% (2008)

41% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

52% (2008)

39% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math

37% (2008)

44% (2007)

42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

47% (2008)

46% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 61% in 2008.

Science

12% (2008)
The state average for Science was 18% in 2008.

Writing

31% (2008)

31% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 41% in 2008.

Math

42% (2008)

51% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Reading

57% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 61% in 2008.

Science

15% (2008)
The state average for Science was 17% in 2008.

Writing

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

Math

24% (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

Reading	This District
All Students	50%
Female	62%
Male	42%
Black or African American	39%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	42%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	64%
Economically disadvantaged students	34%
Not economically disadvantaged students	72%
Students with disabilities	13%
Students without disabilities	59%

Math	This District
All Students	55%
Female	52%
Male	56%
Black or African American	39%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	45%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	70%
Economically disadvantaged students	37%
Not economically disadvantaged students	76%
Students with disabilities	30%
Students without disabilities	59%

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	50%
Female	52%
Male	48%
Black or African American	35%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	39%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	66%
Economically disadvantaged students	39%
Not economically disadvantaged students	66%
Students with disabilities	20%
Students without disabilities	60%

Math	This District
All Students	38%
Female	38%
Male	38%
Black or African American	23%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	24%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	56%
Economically disadvantaged students	23%
Not economically disadvantaged students	60%
Students with disabilities	23%
Students without disabilities	43%

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	61%
Female	64%
Male	57%
Black or African American	53%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	27%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	75%
Economically disadvantaged students	50%
Not economically disadvantaged students	76%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students without disabilities	72%

Writing	This District
All Students	33%
Female	36%
Male	29%
Black or African American	16%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	23%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	46%
Economically disadvantaged students	18%
Not economically disadvantaged students	53%
Students with disabilities	9%
Students without disabilities	40%

Math	This District
All Students	43%
Female	38%
Male	49%
Black or African American	24%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	36%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	59%
Economically disadvantaged students	33%
Not economically disadvantaged students	59%
Students with disabilities	22%
Students without disabilities	50%
Currently receiving LEP services	36%

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	40%
Female	48%
Male	33%
Black or African American	18%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	31%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	58%
Economically disadvantaged students	24%
Not economically disadvantaged students	66%
Students with disabilities	9%
Students without disabilities	51%

Math	This District
All Students	40%
Female	40%
Male	39%
Black or African American	18%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	23%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	61%
Economically disadvantaged students	24%
Not economically disadvantaged students	67%
Students with disabilities	4%
Students without disabilities	53%

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	52%
Female	57%
Male	48%
Black or African American	40%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	41%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	65%
Economically disadvantaged students	36%
Not economically disadvantaged students	79%
Students with disabilities	6%
Students without disabilities	66%

Math	This District
All Students	37%
Female	38%
Male	35%
Black or African American	22%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	38%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	46%
Economically disadvantaged students	18%
Not economically disadvantaged students	66%
Students with disabilities	6%
Students without disabilities	45%

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	47%
Female	54%
Male	38%
Black or African American	31%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	28%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	63%
Economically disadvantaged students	44%
Not economically disadvantaged students	50%
Students with disabilities	11%
Students without disabilities	59%

Writing	This District
All Students	31%
Female	39%
Male	22%
Black or African American	19%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	27%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	40%
Economically disadvantaged students	24%
Not economically disadvantaged students	42%
Students with disabilities	7%
Students without disabilities	40%

Math	This District
All Students	42%
Female	46%
Male	37%
Black or African American	29%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	18%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	61%
Economically disadvantaged students	32%
Not economically disadvantaged students	56%
Students with disabilities	7%
Students without disabilities	54%

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

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	11	13

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	51%	69%
Black, not Hispanic	28%	9%
Hispanic	16%	18%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	2%	<1%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	3%
Unspecified	1%	n/a

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	50%	38%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$16,572	$13,226

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	61%	60%
Student and staff support	15%	16%
Administration	9%	9%
Other expenditures	15%	15%

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