Scale: % at and above proficient
Grade 4
Reading

91% (2008)

91% (2007)

88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.
Science

71% (2008)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2008.
Math

84% (2008)

84% (2007)

85% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2008.
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading

90% (2008)

92% (2007)

89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.
Writing

73% (2008)

80% (2007)

79% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2008.
Math

88% (2008)

88% (2007)

86% (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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