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  NECAP Results
 
Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 76% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Math
 76% (2008)
 71% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 80% (2008)
 53% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science
 35% (2008)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2008.

Math
 78% (2008)
 47% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 40% (2008)
 53% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Writing
 36% (2008)
 33% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2008.

Math
 40% (2008)
 53% (2007)
Data not available for this school (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%
Male70%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)84%
Economically disadvantaged students64%
Not economically disadvantaged students90%
Students without disabilities82%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Male69%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)78%
Economically disadvantaged students73%
Not economically disadvantaged students80%
Students without disabilities71%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students80%
Female79%
Male82%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)79%
Economically disadvantaged students69%
Not economically disadvantaged students88%
Students without disabilities83%

MathThis School
All Students78%
Female71%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)75%
Economically disadvantaged students69%
Not economically disadvantaged students83%
Students without disabilities83%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students40%
Female67%
Male19%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)39%
Economically disadvantaged students42%
Not economically disadvantaged students38%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities50%

WritingThis School
All Students36%
Female43%
Male31%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)36%
Economically disadvantaged students23%
Not economically disadvantaged students53%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities44%

MathThis School
All Students40%
Female53%
Male31%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)36%
Economically disadvantaged students27%
Not economically disadvantaged students58%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities50%
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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