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Oak Lawn School

Public | K-6 | 293 students

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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.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

40 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
86%
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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
78%
Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%
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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
67%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
67%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
83%
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

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

46 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
84%

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 Students71%
Female82%
Male60%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)67%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students72%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant71%

Reading

All Students88%
Female94%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)85%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students91%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant88%
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 Students74%
Female65%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)73%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students75%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English74%
Non-migrant74%

Reading

All Students72%
Female65%
Male79%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)70%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students72%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities73%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English72%
Non-migrant72%

Science

All Students56%
Female48%
Male64%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)56%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students56%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities61%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English56%
Non-migrant56%
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 Students73%
Female69%
Male76%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)71%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students76%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English73%
Non-migrant73%

Reading

All Students79%
Female75%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)74%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students79%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant79%

Writing

All Students75%
Female81%
Male72%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)72%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students79%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities78%
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%
Female69%
Male81%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)79%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students86%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant79%

Reading

All Students80%
Female77%
Male82%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)82%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students88%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant80%
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 90% 69%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 3%
Hispanic 4% 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 6%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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36 Stoneham St
Cranston, RI 02920
Phone: (401) 270-8004

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