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459 Promenade St
Providence, RI 02908
Providence County
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PH: (401) 453-2626

  • Grades K-8
  • 443 students
  • 1 school

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 NECAP Results

Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 50% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Math
 32% (2008)
 45% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 57% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

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

Math
 46% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 63% (2008)
 63% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Writing
 31% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2008.

Math
 56% (2008)
 38% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 52% (2008)
 48% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Math
 33% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 29% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 53% (2008)
 34% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 37% (2008)
 30% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 36% (2008)
 35% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Reading was 61% in 2008.

Science
 8% (2008)
The state average for Science was 18% in 2008.

Writing
 23% (2008)
 13% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Writing was 41% in 2008.

Math
 21% (2008)
 21% (2007)
Data not available for this district (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% 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 Students50%
Female50%
Male50%
Black or African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino36%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students38%
Not economically disadvantaged students78%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities56%

MathThis District
All Students32%
Female30%
Male34%
Black or African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino12%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students21%
Not economically disadvantaged students57%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities34%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students57%
Female62%
Male52%
Black or African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino52%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students48%
Not economically disadvantaged students83%
Students without disabilities63%

MathThis District
All Students46%
Female56%
Male35%
Black or African American20%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino39%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students36%
Not economically disadvantaged students75%
Students without disabilities53%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students63%
Female66%
Male58%
Black or African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino52%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students54%
Not economically disadvantaged students85%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities70%

WritingThis District
All Students31%
Female37%
Male23%
Black or African American20%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino27%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students26%
Not economically disadvantaged students43%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities37%

MathThis District
All Students56%
Female59%
Male54%
Black or African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino51%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students44%
Not economically disadvantaged students93%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities67%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students52%
Female46%
Male57%
Black or African American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino31%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students44%
Students with disabilities60%
Students without disabilities50%

MathThis District
All Students33%
Female23%
Male43%
Black or African American36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino19%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students27%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities36%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students53%
Female60%
Male46%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino47%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students51%
Students without disabilities56%

MathThis District
All Students37%
Female35%
Male37%
Black or African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino25%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students31%
Students without disabilities38%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students36%
Female48%
Male26%
Black or African American9%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino39%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students29%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities48%

WritingThis District
All Students23%
Female33%
Male13%
Black or African American0%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino25%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students16%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities30%

MathThis District
All Students21%
Female29%
Male13%
Black or African American9%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino18%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students16%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities27%
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
Hispanic57%18%
Black, not Hispanic21%9%
White, not Hispanic12%69%
Asian/Pacific Islander8%3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native1%<1%
Unspecified1%n/a
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program77%38%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$11,970$13,226
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%60%
Student and staff support14%16%
Administration21%9%
Other expenditures8%15%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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