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Coventry

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9 Foster Dr
Coventry, RI 02816
Kent County
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PH: (401) 822-9400

  • Grades PK-12 & ungraded
  • 5478 students
  • 11 schools

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 NECAP Results

Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 77% (2008)
 78% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Math
 72% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 73% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science
 46% (2008)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 72% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Writing
 60% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2008.

Math
 66% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 67% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Math
 61% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 77% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 54% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 77% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 61% in 2008.

Science
 31% (2008)
The state average for Science was 18% in 2008.

Writing
 61% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 41% in 2008.

Math
 61% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 62% (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
 15% (2008)
The state average for Science was 17% in 2008.

Writing
 39% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 37% in 2008.

Math
 26% (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 Students77%
Female82%
Male72%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)77%
Economically disadvantaged students62%
Not economically disadvantaged students81%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities84%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female73%
Male72%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)73%
Economically disadvantaged students55%
Not economically disadvantaged students78%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities78%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students73%
Female74%
Male72%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)73%
Economically disadvantaged students49%
Not economically disadvantaged students80%
Students with disabilities22%
Students without disabilities84%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female72%
Male69%
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 students76%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities79%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students72%
Female78%
Male67%
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 students79%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities80%

WritingThis District
All Students60%
Female67%
Male54%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)60%
Economically disadvantaged students42%
Not economically disadvantaged students65%
Students with disabilities22%
Students without disabilities67%

MathThis District
All Students66%
Female66%
Male66%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)65%
Economically disadvantaged students49%
Not economically disadvantaged students71%
Students with disabilities22%
Students without disabilities74%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students67%
Female77%
Male55%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)67%
Economically disadvantaged students47%
Not economically disadvantaged students72%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities79%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Female65%
Male57%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)62%
Economically disadvantaged students46%
Not economically disadvantaged students64%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities70%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students77%
Female82%
Male72%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)76%
Economically disadvantaged students63%
Not economically disadvantaged students80%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities86%

MathThis District
All Students54%
Female54%
Male56%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)55%
Economically disadvantaged students40%
Not economically disadvantaged students59%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities63%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students77%
Female83%
Male72%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino75%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)77%
Economically disadvantaged students60%
Not economically disadvantaged students81%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities86%

WritingThis District
All Students61%
Female76%
Male48%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino42%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)62%
Economically disadvantaged students33%
Not economically disadvantaged students67%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities72%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Female61%
Male61%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)62%
Economically disadvantaged students43%
Not economically disadvantaged students66%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities70%
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 teacher1413

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2007-2008
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic97%69%
Black, not Hispanic1%9%
Hispanic1%18%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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$11,635$13,226
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional67%60%
Student and staff support12%16%
Administration7%9%
Other expenditures14%15%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007

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