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Agnes B. Hennessey School

Public | K-5 | 283 students

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Posted September 17, 2009

I am proud of my daughter's school because of the great support they give to the community and the wonderful educational efforts the entire staff give to the children. The communication between the parents and teachers are received very well on both parts. It's a happy environment and a balanced and structured school on behalf of their great Principle, Mr. Britto. My husband and I love the school and the positive memories we will share with our daughter(s). Thank you and Good luck Hennessey Hero's!! Sincerely, Karen Cahir
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 3, 2007

This is a really good school for our kids. Alot has to do with leadership at the school and at home with parents. Also, this school has earned the Blue Ribbon Award, which is a great achievement. The teacher really do an excellent job with the children and we are privledged to have them.
—Submitted by Ty Delbou, a parent


Posted September 22, 2005

Hennessey School is a great school. the current prinicpal Mr. Brito is doing a great job along with the staff and all the students and parents. I am proud of my son who attended this school and scored high and did well in this school along with my daughter who is still attending this school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 4, 2004

This school is one of the best, if not the best, in the east providence school system. The principal, Patricia Barlow along with the many talented teachers are the driving force behind having such a well performing school.
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Posted May 15, 2003

i think the school needs to stay on top of there students learning abilities. i feel that two of my children slipped through the system with little math skills even after several discussions with the teachers and principal. i also think that they need to pay a little more attention to children with learning disibilities. they need more teachers to spend time with them or the same will happen with them.


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.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
65%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
77%
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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
46%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
59%
Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%
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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
76%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
55%
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 Students38%
Female38%
Male38%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)35%
Economically disadvantaged students30%
Not economically disadvantaged students50%
Title I38%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities45%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English43%
Non-migrant38%

Reading

All Students50%
Female62%
Male41%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)46%
Economically disadvantaged students50%
Not economically disadvantaged students50%
Title I50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities60%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English56%
Non-migrant50%
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 Students46%
Female41%
Male52%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)43%
Economically disadvantaged students36%
Not economically disadvantaged students63%
Title I46%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities50%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English50%
Non-migrant46%

Reading

All Students50%
Female55%
Male43%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)52%
Economically disadvantaged students45%
Not economically disadvantaged students58%
Title I50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities54%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English54%
Non-migrant50%

Science

All Students27%
Female35%
Male19%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)25%
Economically disadvantaged students25%
Not economically disadvantaged students31%
Title I27%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities27%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English29%
Non-migrant27%
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 Students40%
Female41%
Male37%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)41%
Economically disadvantaged students38%
Not economically disadvantaged students42%
Title I40%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities44%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English48%
Non-migrant40%

Reading

All Students54%
Female65%
Male37%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)57%
Economically disadvantaged students51%
Not economically disadvantaged students58%
Title I54%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities61%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant54%

Writing

All Students35%
Female52%
Male11%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)35%
Economically disadvantaged students31%
Not economically disadvantaged students42%
Title I35%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities41%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English43%
Non-migrant35%
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 75% 69%
Black 16% 9%
Hispanic 6% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 49%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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75 Fort St
East Providence, RI 02914
Phone: (401) 435-7831

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