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  NECAP Results
 
Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 70% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Math
 60% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 79% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 68% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 70% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 61% in 2008.

Science
 28% (2008)
The state average for Science was 18% in 2008.

Writing
 49% (2008)
 50% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 41% in 2008.

Math
 64% (2008)
 58% (2007)
 64% (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 Students70%
Female72%
Male69%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)71%
Economically disadvantaged students41%
Not economically disadvantaged students73%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities79%

MathThis School
All Students60%
Female54%
Male67%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)61%
Economically disadvantaged students29%
Not economically disadvantaged students62%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities68%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students79%
Female83%
Male77%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)79%
Economically disadvantaged students86%
Not economically disadvantaged students79%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities87%

MathThis School
All Students68%
Female65%
Male70%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)67%
Economically disadvantaged students71%
Not economically disadvantaged students68%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities76%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students70%
Female75%
Male65%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)70%
Not economically disadvantaged students71%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities76%

WritingThis School
All Students49%
Female61%
Male39%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)50%
Not economically disadvantaged students49%
Students with disabilities7%
Students without disabilities56%

MathThis School
All Students64%
Female67%
Male61%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)65%
Not economically disadvantaged students64%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities71%
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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