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455a Switch Rd
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
Washington County
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PH: (401) 364-7575

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3732 students
  • 7 schools

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 NECAP Results

Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 79% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Math
 66% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 80% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science
 55% (2008)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 78% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Writing
 71% (2008)
 46% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 76% (2008)
 69% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 79% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 57% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 79% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 61% in 2008.

Science
 30% (2008)
The state average for Science was 18% in 2008.

Writing
 51% (2008)
 41% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 41% in 2008.

Math
 59% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 11

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

Science
 21% (2008)
The state average for Science was 17% in 2008.

Writing
 47% (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.

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 Students79%
Female81%
Male75%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)81%
Economically disadvantaged students66%
Not economically disadvantaged students81%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities83%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female65%
Male67%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)69%
Economically disadvantaged students44%
Not economically disadvantaged students71%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities70%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female84%
Male75%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)83%
Economically disadvantaged students73%
Not economically disadvantaged students82%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities85%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female71%
Male66%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)71%
Economically disadvantaged students48%
Not economically disadvantaged students73%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities72%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students78%
Female86%
Male70%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)79%
Economically disadvantaged students68%
Not economically disadvantaged students80%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities82%

WritingThis District
All Students71%
Female83%
Male60%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)71%
Economically disadvantaged students59%
Not economically disadvantaged students74%
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities73%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female71%
Male71%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)72%
Economically disadvantaged students57%
Not economically disadvantaged students74%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities75%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students76%
Female78%
Male74%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)78%
Economically disadvantaged students60%
Not economically disadvantaged students80%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities80%

MathThis District
All Students64%
Female67%
Male63%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)67%
Economically disadvantaged students43%
Not economically disadvantaged students70%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities68%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female81%
Male76%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)81%
Economically disadvantaged students53%
Not economically disadvantaged students83%
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities83%

MathThis District
All Students57%
Female55%
Male57%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)57%
Economically disadvantaged students36%
Not economically disadvantaged students61%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities60%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female83%
Male75%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)79%
Economically disadvantaged students72%
Not economically disadvantaged students80%
Students with disabilities34%
Students without disabilities84%

WritingThis District
All Students51%
Female59%
Male43%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)51%
Economically disadvantaged students33%
Not economically disadvantaged students55%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities56%

MathThis District
All Students59%
Female52%
Male65%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)59%
Economically disadvantaged students37%
Not economically disadvantaged students64%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities66%
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 teacher1313

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic95%69%
Black, not Hispanic2%9%
American Indian/Alaskan Native1%<1%
Hispanic1%18%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%3%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program18%38%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$13,746$13,226
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional57%60%
Student and staff support18%16%
Administration8%9%
Other expenditures17%15%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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