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William L. Callahan School

Public | 2-5 | 361 students

 

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Posted June 6, 2007

My daughter started at Callahan in the middle of the 2nd grade when we moved here. This school has done wonders for her education. My daughter is a special ed student, and she gets the support she needs and more. Her grades have skyrocketed since attending Callahan! I am very pleased with the staff and teachers, the programs and family nights they organize, and the safe, friendly environment they provide for their students.
—Submitted by Denise, 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.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

91 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
81%
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.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

90 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
79%

2008

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2012.

85 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%
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.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
58%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
63%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

93 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
49%
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 Students56%
Female55%
Male58%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)56%
Economically disadvantaged students53%
Not economically disadvantaged students58%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities66%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English56%
Non-migrant56%

Reading

All Students67%
Female75%
Male61%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)67%
Economically disadvantaged students71%
Not economically disadvantaged students63%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English67%
Non-migrant67%
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 Students59%
Female53%
Male63%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)60%
Economically disadvantaged students50%
Not economically disadvantaged students65%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities67%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English59%
Non-migrant59%

Reading

All Students70%
Female74%
Male67%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)69%
Economically disadvantaged students63%
Not economically disadvantaged students75%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English70%
Non-migrant70%

Science

All Students48%
Female39%
Male55%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)48%
Economically disadvantaged students44%
Not economically disadvantaged students51%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities52%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English48%
Non-migrant48%
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 Students72%
Female75%
Male69%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)73%
Economically disadvantaged students64%
Not economically disadvantaged students75%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English72%
Non-migrant72%

Reading

All Students76%
Female82%
Male69%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)77%
Economically disadvantaged students75%
Not economically disadvantaged students76%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant76%

Writing

All Students63%
Female80%
Male47%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)63%
Economically disadvantaged students61%
Not economically disadvantaged students63%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English62%
Non-migrant63%
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 91% 65%
Hispanic 4% 21%
Black 3% 8%
Asian 1% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 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 46%N/A43%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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75 Callahan School St
Harrisville, RI 02830
Phone: (401) 568-1330

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