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North Smithfield

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83 Greene St
Slatersville, RI 02876
Worcester County
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PH: (401) 769-5492

  • Grades PK-12
  • 1869 students
  • 4 schools

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 NECAP Results

Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 81% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 83% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science
 52% (2008)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2008.

Math
 73% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 80% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Writing
 49% (2008)
 52% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2008.

Math
 61% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 72% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 69% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 55% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 55% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 61% in 2008.

Science
 14% (2008)
The state average for Science was 18% in 2008.

Writing
 34% (2008)
 42% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 41% in 2008.

Math
 42% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

Reading
 77% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 61% in 2008.

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

Writing
 38% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 37% in 2008.

Math
 29% (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 Students81%
Female84%
Male79%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)83%
Not economically disadvantaged students81%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities88%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Female68%
Male70%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)72%
Economically disadvantaged students50%
Not economically disadvantaged students71%
Students with disabilities41%
Students without disabilities75%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Female82%
Male84%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)83%
Economically disadvantaged students71%
Not economically disadvantaged students84%
Students with disabilities53%
Students without disabilities89%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female67%
Male77%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)73%
Economically disadvantaged students67%
Not economically disadvantaged students73%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities79%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female86%
Male74%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)79%
Economically disadvantaged students71%
Not economically disadvantaged students80%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities89%

WritingThis District
All Students49%
Female67%
Male34%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)49%
Economically disadvantaged students21%
Not economically disadvantaged students51%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities56%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Female59%
Male63%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)60%
Economically disadvantaged students36%
Not economically disadvantaged students63%
Students with disabilities39%
Students without disabilities65%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students72%
Female72%
Male72%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)72%
Economically disadvantaged students70%
Not economically disadvantaged students72%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities76%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female69%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)74%
Economically disadvantaged students77%
Not economically disadvantaged students73%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities78%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students69%
Female65%
Male73%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)70%
Economically disadvantaged students62%
Not economically disadvantaged students70%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities79%

MathThis District
All Students55%
Female45%
Male67%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)57%
Economically disadvantaged students24%
Not economically disadvantaged students60%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities64%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students55%
Female69%
Male40%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)55%
Economically disadvantaged students65%
Not economically disadvantaged students54%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities64%

WritingThis District
All Students34%
Female52%
Male14%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)33%
Economically disadvantaged students24%
Not economically disadvantaged students35%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities39%

MathThis District
All Students42%
Female48%
Male37%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)42%
Economically disadvantaged students41%
Not economically disadvantaged students43%
Students with disabilities7%
Students without disabilities51%
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 teacher1213

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic96%69%
Hispanic2%18%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Black, not Hispanic<1%9%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program10%38%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,577$13,226
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%60%
Student and staff support14%16%
Administration9%9%
Other expenditures15%15%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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