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  NECAP Results
 
Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 35% (2008)
 40% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Math
 31% (2008)
 28% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 36% (2008)
 31% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 21% (2008)
 26% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 36% (2008)
 27% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 61% in 2008.

Science
 1% (2008)
The state average for Science was 18% in 2008.

Writing
 21% (2008)
 17% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 41% in 2008.

Math
 24% (2008)
 14% (2007)
 16% (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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students35%
Female47%
Male27%
Black or African American46%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino33%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)39%
Economically disadvantaged students37%
Not economically disadvantaged students32%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities45%
Currently receiving LEP services3%

MathThis School
All Students31%
Female31%
Male30%
Black or African American39%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino25%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)45%
Economically disadvantaged students33%
Not economically disadvantaged students22%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities37%
Currently receiving LEP services2%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students36%
Female36%
Male37%
Black or African American37%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino34%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)46%
Economically disadvantaged students32%
Not economically disadvantaged students49%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities45%
Currently receiving LEP services4%

MathThis School
All Students21%
Female22%
Male21%
Black or African American18%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino23%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)18%
Economically disadvantaged students20%
Not economically disadvantaged students26%
Students with disabilities4%
Students without disabilities27%
Currently receiving LEP services0%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students36%
Female42%
Male31%
Black or African American35%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino37%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)33%
Economically disadvantaged students34%
Not economically disadvantaged students42%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities43%
Currently receiving LEP services0%

WritingThis School
All Students21%
Female27%
Male16%
Black or African American15%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino20%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)28%
Economically disadvantaged students21%
Not economically disadvantaged students20%
Students with disabilities4%
Students without disabilities26%
Currently receiving LEP services0%

MathThis School
All Students24%
Female22%
Male25%
Black or African American19%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino24%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)23%
Economically disadvantaged students23%
Not economically disadvantaged students25%
Students with disabilities4%
Students without disabilities29%
Currently receiving LEP services0%
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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