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  NECAP Results
 
Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 76% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Math
 63% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 63% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science
 38% (2008)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2008.

Math
 59% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 47% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Writing
 35% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2008.

Math
 54% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 40% (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 Students76%
Female83%
Male66%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)76%
Economically disadvantaged students60%
Not economically disadvantaged students80%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities85%

MathThis School
All Students63%
Female68%
Male56%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)64%
Economically disadvantaged students40%
Not economically disadvantaged students69%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities72%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students63%
Female67%
Male58%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)63%
Economically disadvantaged students46%
Not economically disadvantaged students67%
Students without disabilities72%

MathThis School
All Students59%
Female63%
Male55%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)60%
Economically disadvantaged students54%
Not economically disadvantaged students61%
Students without disabilities70%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students47%
Female62%
Male33%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)50%
Not economically disadvantaged students48%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities56%

WritingThis School
All Students35%
Female46%
Male25%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)37%
Not economically disadvantaged students34%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities43%

MathThis School
All Students54%
Female50%
Male57%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)58%
Not economically disadvantaged students56%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities67%
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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