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Silver Spring School

Public | K-5 | 256 students

 

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Posted September 29, 2009

I think overall Silver Spring is a good school - we finally have an awesome principal in Mrs. Cullion, but to go as far as to say that the children are polite - that is stretching it just a bit. Like every school, Silver Spring has its bullies and quite often my daughter is a victim of them and more often than not, these rude children are not reprimanded for their behavior so that poses an issue. However, in other aspects, Silver Spring is a great school, but more attention does need to be paid towards the bullies
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2009

Silver spring is so much more than 'just a school'. The children are polite and truly are proud to yell road runners are special! It is much more a loving and nuturing environment with compassionate staff and was one of the first in the state to adopt a school wide positive behavioral program. just walking in there you can just feel this school is like no other!


Posted September 13, 2006

My son has adhd and ocd and loves his kindergarten teacher Mrs Sprout! He actually comes home and wants to do activites in his workbooks and talks all about what he has done at school. The office staff and principal are excellent. I am very happy to have my son in this school
—Submitted by Shannon, a parent


Posted March 28, 2005

Our daughter has improved immensely in every subject since beginning school at Silver Spring in the second grade. Her teacher and principal are very personable and helpful. They are very responsive to our child's needs and go above and beyond to make sure she is doing her best. Silver Spring has music, art class and sports, but only one day a week, which is just a sign of the times, but not enough in my opinion. However, the teachers for these subjects are able to do a lot with very little and our daughter is excited and doing well in these subjects. We are often surprised by what she learns in music class and that the teacher finds a way to make this interesting. Our daughter comes home wanting to talk about Ray Charles and Tchaikovsky and seems genuinely interested. We are overall very pleased with this school.
—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.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
82%
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.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
45%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

37 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
47%
Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%
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

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
66%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
60%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
53%
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 Students63%
Female60%
Male69%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)63%
Economically disadvantaged students68%
Not economically disadvantaged students58%
Title I63%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities65%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English64%
Non-migrant63%

Reading

All Students83%
Female80%
Male87%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)85%
Economically disadvantaged students86%
Not economically disadvantaged students79%
Title I83%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant83%
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%
Female83%
Male69%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)87%
Economically disadvantaged students63%
Not economically disadvantaged students90%
Title I81%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant79%

Reading

All Students86%
Female88%
Male85%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)92%
Economically disadvantaged students76%
Not economically disadvantaged students95%
Title I86%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities88%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant86%

Science

All Students65%
Female71%
Male54%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)82%
Economically disadvantaged students41%
Not economically disadvantaged students88%
Title I65%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English69%
Non-migrant65%
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 Students61%
Female65%
Male58%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)70%
Economically disadvantaged students48%
Not economically disadvantaged students78%
Title I61%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities66%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant61%

Reading

All Students64%
Female75%
Male52%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)70%
Economically disadvantaged students52%
Not economically disadvantaged students78%
Title I64%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities66%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English69%
Non-migrant64%

Writing

All Students43%
Female60%
Male29%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)43%
Economically disadvantaged students30%
Not economically disadvantaged students62%
Title I43%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities45%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English48%
Non-migrant43%
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 68% 65%
Black 17% 8%
Asian 7% 3%
Hispanic 7% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 2%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 45%N/A43%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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120 Silver Spring Ave
East Providence, RI 02914
Phone: (401) 435-7836

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