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Ella Risk School

Public | 1-5 | 414 students

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Posted June 16, 2009

Principal seems disorganized and stressed which makes it hard for teachers and parents. A different principal might be a good idea for this school. This principal is new but not too good
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 28, 2005

I am a student teacher at Ella Risk in a 5th grade classroom. I have found this school to be the best I have taught in. The students were great and the teacher was awesome. The principal was always avaiable and worked with us to better the students education. We were able to guide the students in their new reading program. It not only enriched my education but the studnets as well. A great school community to be a part of. Bravo!
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted September 8, 2003

Principal seems very stressed. Few of the teachers I know are screamers (literally! & uncalled for). But the majority I've met are quite down to earth and teach the children the way children should be taught...with dignity and positive re-inforcement , as well as making parental involvement /communications important part of meeting the needs of the children.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
29%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
33%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

95 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
50%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
44%

2009

 
 
34%

2008

 
 
34%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

130 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
58%
Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2012.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
6%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
70%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
49%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students34%
Female43%
Male26%
Black or African American54%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino28%
White (non-Hispanic)47%
Economically disadvantaged students33%
Not economically disadvantaged students40%
Title I35%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities44%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)6%
Proficient in English42%
Non-migrant34%

Reading

All Students49%
Female51%
Male46%
Black or African American53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino46%
White (non-Hispanic)54%
Economically disadvantaged students49%
Not economically disadvantaged students47%
Title I49%
Students with disabilities4%
Students without disabilities65%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)18%
Proficient in English53%
Non-migrant49%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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.

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.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students37%
Female38%
Male35%
Black or African American31%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino40%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)26%
Economically disadvantaged students39%
Not economically disadvantaged students27%
Title I37%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities48%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)6%
Proficient in English44%
Non-migrant37%

Reading

All Students41%
Female45%
Male36%
Black or African American38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino42%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)31%
Economically disadvantaged students41%
Not economically disadvantaged students40%
Title I40%
Students with disabilities3%
Students without disabilities55%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)7%
Proficient in English50%
Non-migrant41%

Science

All Students6%
Female9%
Male4%
Black or African American8%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino6%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)6%
Economically disadvantaged students7%
Not economically disadvantaged students0%
Title I7%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities9%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)3%
Proficient in English7%
Non-migrant6%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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.

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.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrantn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrantn/a

Writing

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrantn/a
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 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.

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.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
Hispanic 73% 19%
Black 15% 9%
White 11% 69%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 72%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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949 Dexter St
Central Falls, RI 02863
Phone: (401) 727-7731

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