Nicholas A. Ferri Middle School

 
Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 69% (2011)
 70% (2010)
 73% (2009)
 66% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 71% in 2011.

Math
 55% (2011)
 54% (2010)
 54% (2009)
 50% (2008)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2011.

Grade 7

Reading
 67% (2011)
 73% (2010)
 80% (2009)
 67% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2011.

Math
 51% (2011)
 52% (2010)
 40% (2009)
 51% (2008)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2011.

Grade 8

Reading
 75% (2011)
 71% (2010)
 66% (2009)
 63% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 74% in 2011.

Writing
 60% (2011)
Data not available for this school (2010)
 46% (2009)
 48% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 61% in 2011.

Math
 51% (2011)
 44% (2010)
 45% (2009)
 52% (2008)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2011.

About the Tests

• In 2010-2011 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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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

About the Tests

• In 2010-2011 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