Ashton School

My children are not challenged and receive no individualized attention. The teachers are not excited about education here any more. It's a shame because I heard that they really used to be. The principal is not a very strong leader.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted April 29, 2010

Ashton School is a place where children, teachers and parents work together as a family. It is a warm and supportive learning environment for all who enter through its doors. The teachers are motivated and dedicated to providing their students with interesting lessons while meeting individual needs.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted April 26, 2010

This is a very good school with great teachers who make learning fun for the kids.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted October 25, 2008

There are many issues beginning with bias and incompetent teachers who outright are protected by the union. Not all, but a few of them (the teachers) wholy do not care about the children and have made this a place of comfort to earn a living. very upsetting and unfortunate as 5 years ago I moved to this area specifically for the great school reputation. It is disheartening. I will pass this link to many other parents of the school. Thank you.
—Submitted by a parent

Posted August 15, 2008

My daughter was a student at Mercy-Mount for Kindergarten, and then transferred to Ashton for First grade. I must say that I did not find much difference in the quality of teaching and curriculum. All my experiences were positive and my daughter loved Ashton. and loved her teacher. I found it to be an excellent school
—Submitted by a parent

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

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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.

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

47%

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students	68%
Female	75%
Male	63%
Black or African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	72%
Economically disadvantaged students	47%
Not economically disadvantaged students	77%
Title I	55%
Students with disabilities	35%
Students without disabilities	81%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	n/a
Proficient in English	66%
Non-migrant	68%

Reading

All Students	82%
Female	89%
Male	77%
Black or African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	85%
Economically disadvantaged students	64%
Not economically disadvantaged students	91%
Title I	71%
Students with disabilities	53%
Students without disabilities	93%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	n/a
Proficient in English	82%
Non-migrant	82%

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

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.

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students	70%
Female	76%
Male	67%
Black or African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	73%
Economically disadvantaged students	50%
Not economically disadvantaged students	79%
Title I	57%
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	80%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	n/a
Proficient in English	69%
Non-migrant	70%

Reading

All Students	76%
Female	84%
Male	70%
Black or African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	77%
Economically disadvantaged students	67%
Not economically disadvantaged students	79%
Title I	65%
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	85%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	n/a
Proficient in English	77%
Non-migrant	76%

Science

All Students	47%
Female	50%
Male	44%
Black or African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	50%
Economically disadvantaged students	28%
Not economically disadvantaged students	55%
Title I	32%
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	52%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	n/a
Proficient in English	45%
Non-migrant	47%

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

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.

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students	80%
Female	77%
Male	84%
Black or African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	81%
Economically disadvantaged students	77%
Not economically disadvantaged students	82%
Title I	44%
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	86%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	n/a
Proficient in English	80%
Non-migrant	80%

Reading

All Students	83%
Female	81%
Male	84%
Black or African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	81%
Economically disadvantaged students	77%
Not economically disadvantaged students	85%
Title I	50%
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	89%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	n/a
Proficient in English	83%
Non-migrant	83%

Writing

All Students	57%
Female	70%
Male	44%
Black or African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
Multiracial	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	58%
Economically disadvantaged students	41%
Not economically disadvantaged students	65%
Title I	33%
Students with disabilities	n/a
Students without disabilities	65%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)	n/a
Proficient in English	57%
Non-migrant	57%

Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests

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.