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Edward R. Martin Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 608 students

 
 
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Posted July 15, 2009

actually band and chorus are classes as well as afterschool activity band is a mandatory afterschool. They are graded just the same as other classes. My daughter went to Martin and absolutely loved it she is saddened to leave. The teachers were great but i found that some lacked to challenge the children if they were ahead of the class. Asst. principals were great and the officer is terrific. Would recommend this middle school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 12, 2009

8th grade teachers often utilize creative teaching strategies. Teachers go above and beyond to assist students. My son has commented on the positive atmosphere. He respects all of his teachers and has truely enjoyed his 8th grade experience.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 9, 2009

This school is ok it could have A little more color and the teachers couldnt be any better with a couple acceptions I love ms.Walae she is like the bedt vice princeable ever!
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 3, 2009

I wouldn't hesitate for one minute in sending your children to this school! My three kids attended Martin and had a wonderful experience. They are very bright kids who were challenged by their teachers, and they were involved in so many activities that the local private schools simply don't offer. I'm proud of Martin! (by the way, P.L. is a literacy class that is supposed to work on language skills - not a bad thing these days!)
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 3, 2008

My child attends this school and likses it. The only problem I have with this school is that some of the teachers, just a small margin, think they are these children's parents. I know it is school and disapline is needed. They want these children to be silent at the lunch tables, give me a break they are kids! Also when we went to school we had gym everyday of the week, what is with this P.L. class? Nowadays everyone is complaining our children are getting fatter, well this is the only school I know that takes gym away and replaces it with a class called P. L. How come band and chorus are part or a grade? They are afterschool activities!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 19, 2006

Need more involement through guidance counslers parents not really informed
—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 62% in 2012.

195 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
53%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

195 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
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 56% in 2012.

171 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
47%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

171 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
70%
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 58% in 2012.

220 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

218 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
60%
Science

The state average for Science was 27% in 2012.

222 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 59% in 2012.

218 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
30%
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 Students59%
Female62%
Male57%
Black or African American35%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino53%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)64%
Economically disadvantaged students47%
Not economically disadvantaged students75%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)11%
Proficient in English64%
Non-migrant59%

Reading

All Students65%
Female72%
Male60%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino64%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)64%
Economically disadvantaged students52%
Not economically disadvantaged students82%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)17%
Proficient in English70%
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 Students65%
Female59%
Male70%
Black or African American58%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino33%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)68%
Economically disadvantaged students50%
Not economically disadvantaged students84%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities74%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant65%

Reading

All Students77%
Female78%
Male77%
Black or African American69%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino66%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)79%
Economically disadvantaged students69%
Not economically disadvantaged students89%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant77%
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 Students58%
Female58%
Male58%
Black or African American42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)62%
Economically disadvantaged students52%
Not economically disadvantaged students65%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities67%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English60%
Non-migrant58%

Reading

All Students75%
Female85%
Male67%
Black or African American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)74%
Economically disadvantaged students71%
Not economically disadvantaged students79%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English76%
Non-migrant75%

Science

All Students19%
Female19%
Male20%
Black or African American3%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino9%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)25%
Economically disadvantaged students11%
Not economically disadvantaged students29%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities3%
Students without disabilities23%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English20%
Non-migrant19%

Writing

All Students52%
Female68%
Male39%
Black or African American51%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)55%
Economically disadvantaged students49%
Not economically disadvantaged students57%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities61%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English53%
Non-migrant52%
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 74% 65%
Black 15% 8%
Hispanic 6% 21%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 1%
Asian 2% 3%
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 51%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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111 Brown St
East Providence, RI 02914
Phone: (401) 435-7819

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