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  NECAP Results
 
Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 84% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Math
 74% (2008)
 75% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 71% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science
 73% (2008)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2008.

Math
 62% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 86% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Writing
 84% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
 62% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% 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 School
All Students84%
Female88%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)83%
Not economically disadvantaged students83%
Students without disabilities92%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female76%
Male71%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)72%
Economically disadvantaged students60%
Not economically disadvantaged students78%
Students without disabilities73%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students71%
Female74%
Male69%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)70%
Economically disadvantaged students64%
Not economically disadvantaged students74%
Students without disabilities74%

MathThis School
All Students62%
Female53%
Male70%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)61%
Economically disadvantaged students45%
Not economically disadvantaged students68%
Students without disabilities61%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students86%
Female85%
Male87%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)86%
Not economically disadvantaged students94%
Students without disabilities90%

WritingThis School
All Students84%
Female85%
Male82%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)84%
Not economically disadvantaged students88%
Students without disabilities85%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female50%
Male87%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)69%
Not economically disadvantaged students77%
Students without disabilities73%
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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