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West Glocester Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 243 students

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Posted July 11, 2008

My oldest will be at the new middle school this year and my youngest still has 2 years left here. My kids and I love this school. We moved here from another city and could not have hoped for a better school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 3, 2006

This is an EXCELLENT school. Both my children attend and have learned and continue to learn a great deal from their wonderful, dedicated teachers. I wouldn't want them attending school anywhere else.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 30, 2005

All three of my children have attended West Glocester and I've found the teachers to be excellent, kind and receptive to parental involvement. I read the previous review, and, since my eldest is a special needs child, found it impossible not to reply. I doubt my child would have done as well in another school district with less devoted teachers. The level of parental concern and community involvement is terrific and there are some truly outstanding teachers here. I'm sure there are some teachers that are less than perfect, but overall, this is a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 12, 2004

I was not impressed with this school system. Both my children attended from kindergarten to fifth grade. Most of the teachers leave a lot to be desired. Very difficult to deal with and very pickey about things that don't matter. If you have a Special Ed Child, forget it. The system is very hard to deal with. If they can't get through to your child, it is always the child's fault. The whole Special Education Department, which deals with all Foster-Glocester is very difficult. They want to push your child out if they are borderline, even if they can't read.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

36 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
70%
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.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
71%
Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%
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.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
64%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
70%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
48%
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 Students61%
Female62%
Male61%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)63%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students62%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities62%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English61%
Non-migrant61%

Reading

All Students70%
Female78%
Male61%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)68%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students77%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English70%
Non-migrant70%
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 Students64%
Female68%
Male60%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)63%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students74%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English64%
Non-migrant64%

Reading

All Students67%
Female82%
Male50%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)66%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students71%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English67%
Non-migrant67%

Science

All Students45%
Female57%
Male33%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)44%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students52%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities55%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English45%
Non-migrant45%
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 Students59%
Female64%
Male56%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)55%
Economically disadvantaged students47%
Not economically disadvantaged students65%
Title I42%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities66%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English59%
Non-migrant59%

Reading

All Students72%
Female93%
Male62%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)70%
Economically disadvantaged students47%
Not economically disadvantaged students84%
Title I58%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English72%
Non-migrant72%

Writing

All Students39%
Female64%
Male28%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)35%
Economically disadvantaged students20%
Not economically disadvantaged students48%
Title I25%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities47%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English39%
Non-migrant39%
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
White 97% 69%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
Black 1% 9%
Hispanic 1% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 21%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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111 Reynolds Rd/Rte 94
Chepachet, RI 02814
Phone: (401) 567-0350

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