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Orchard Farms Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 404 students

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5 stars

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Posted June 22, 2011

This is a top notch elementary school and I am happy to be able to live in an area where my child can attend this school. The teachers are wonderful and my child continues to excel here, I just wish the junior high and high schools would be held to these same standards! Good Job Orchard Farms Elementary!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 1, 2010

Orchard farms is a great school. I am proud to say i have a child that attends is this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 26, 2008

As a parent of Orchard Farms School since the day it opened, I have seen the children grow academically and emotionally into exceptionally wonderful kids. I am very proud to have my children a part of this community.
—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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
93%

2008

 
 
92%
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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%
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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
94%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
89%

2008

 
 
81%
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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
n/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.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students77%
Female85%
Male69%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)74%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students77%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English77%
Non-migrant77%

Reading

All Students89%
Female100%
Male78%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)88%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students89%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant89%
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 Students80%
Female88%
Male74%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)87%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students84%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant80%

Reading

All Students85%
Female79%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)91%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students89%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant85%

Science

All Students75%
Female67%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)83%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students76%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant75%
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 Students79%
Female82%
Male76%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)80%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students85%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant79%

Reading

All Students83%
Female93%
Male77%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)84%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students88%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant83%

Writing

All Students75%
Female90%
Male64%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)80%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students80%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English76%
Non-migrant75%
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 Students75%
Female72%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)78%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students77%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant75%

Reading

All Students92%
Female89%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)93%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students94%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Non-migrant92%
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 91% 69%
Asian/Pacific Islander 5% 3%
Hispanic 3% 19%
Black 2% 9%
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 5%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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1555 Scituate Ave
Cranston, RI 02921
Phone: (401) 270-8801

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