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North Providence

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

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NECAP Results
NECAP Results By Subgroup
Teachers
Students
Spending Per Pupil

2240 Mineral Spring Ave
North Providence, RI 02911
Providence County
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PH: (401) 233-1100

Grades PK-12
3293 students
9 schools

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NECAP Results

Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

76% (2008)

66% (2007)

71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Math

67% (2008)

49% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading

69% (2008)

71% (2007)

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

Science

32% (2008)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2008.

Math

51% (2008)

45% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading

74% (2008)

67% (2007)

61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Writing

50% (2008)

47% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2008.

Math

53% (2008)

43% (2007)

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

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading

55% (2008)

61% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Math

37% (2008)

37% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading

69% (2008)

58% (2007)

60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math

30% (2008)

42% (2007)

45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading

66% (2008)

64% (2007)

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

Science

11% (2008)
The state average for Science was 18% in 2008.

Writing

43% (2008)

37% (2007)

63% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 41% in 2008.

Math

30% (2008)

43% (2007)

38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Reading

64% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 61% in 2008.

Science

10% (2008)
The state average for Science was 17% in 2008.

Writing

45% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 37% in 2008.

Math

19% (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	76%
Female	78%
Male	72%
Black or African American	67%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	47%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	80%
Economically disadvantaged students	63%
Not economically disadvantaged students	81%
Students with disabilities	55%
Students without disabilities	81%

Math	This District
All Students	67%
Female	66%
Male	67%
Black or African American	80%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	47%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	69%
Economically disadvantaged students	54%
Not economically disadvantaged students	72%
Students with disabilities	52%
Students without disabilities	70%

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	69%
Female	72%
Male	65%
Black or African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	68%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	69%
Economically disadvantaged students	59%
Not economically disadvantaged students	73%
Students with disabilities	43%
Students without disabilities	74%

Math	This District
All Students	51%
Female	50%
Male	51%
Black or African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	41%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	53%
Economically disadvantaged students	38%
Not economically disadvantaged students	56%
Students with disabilities	26%
Students without disabilities	56%

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	74%
Female	80%
Male	68%
Black or African American	70%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	77%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	75%
Economically disadvantaged students	59%
Not economically disadvantaged students	84%
Students with disabilities	38%
Students without disabilities	82%

Writing	This District
All Students	50%
Female	57%
Male	42%
Black or African American	43%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	50%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	51%
Economically disadvantaged students	41%
Not economically disadvantaged students	56%
Students with disabilities	21%
Students without disabilities	56%

Math	This District
All Students	53%
Female	54%
Male	50%
Black or African American	57%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	44%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	54%
Economically disadvantaged students	38%
Not economically disadvantaged students	62%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students without disabilities	59%

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	55%
Female	64%
Male	45%
Black or African American	14%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	42%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	60%
Economically disadvantaged students	42%
Not economically disadvantaged students	63%
Students with disabilities	13%
Students without disabilities	62%

Math	This District
All Students	37%
Female	40%
Male	35%
Black or African American	21%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	31%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	40%
Economically disadvantaged students	34%
Not economically disadvantaged students	40%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students without disabilities	41%

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	69%
Female	71%
Male	69%
Black or African American	76%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	62%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	70%
Economically disadvantaged students	62%
Not economically disadvantaged students	73%
Students with disabilities	25%
Students without disabilities	80%

Math	This District
All Students	30%
Female	25%
Male	36%
Black or African American	24%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	21%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	31%
Economically disadvantaged students	23%
Not economically disadvantaged students	34%
Students with disabilities	8%
Students without disabilities	35%

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	66%
Female	75%
Male	59%
Black or African American	60%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	66%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	67%
Economically disadvantaged students	65%
Not economically disadvantaged students	67%
Students with disabilities	27%
Students without disabilities	75%

Writing	This District
All Students	43%
Female	51%
Male	37%
Black or African American	34%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	53%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	42%
Economically disadvantaged students	40%
Not economically disadvantaged students	45%
Students with disabilities	14%
Students without disabilities	50%

Math	This District
All Students	30%
Female	29%
Male	31%
Black or African American	40%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	28%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	30%
Economically disadvantaged students	24%
Not economically disadvantaged students	34%
Students with disabilities	2%
Students without disabilities	37%

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	12	13

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	79%	69%
Hispanic	12%	18%
Black, not Hispanic	6%	9%
Asian/Pacific Islander	2%	3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2007-2008
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	29%	38%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$12,523	$13,226

Source: NCES, 2006-2007
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	64%	60%
Student and staff support	14%	16%
Administration	9%	9%
Other expenditures	13%	15%

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