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Jamestown School-Lawn

Public | 5-8 | 208 students

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Posted May 16, 2012

Jamestown School-Lawn is a great place to attend. Jamestown's a nice small town on an island where everybody knows each other. Our school has dedicated teachers and kind students. It's also a very safe environment. The school also welcomes new kids with open arms, especially military kids (sons and daughters of U.S. soldiers). This middle school has boys soccer, girls soccer, cross country running, boys basketball, girls basketball, track & field, as well as baseball. Once a year, people from the local community come to the school to introduce their jobs to students. Called Island Treasures Day, this annual event involves hands-on activities for the school's kids. This year's activities involve the fire and rescue department showing their stuff, baking pizzas with House of Pizza, trawling for fish in the bay, and designing your dream home with an architect. There's also a great music program at the school, afterschool activities, and a foreign language program. Jamestown, RI is a great place to live with strong schools.


Posted October 12, 2010

Great teachers, grandchildren love going to school there, learning and enjoying it!


Posted May 30, 2009

Our move to Rhode Island for the year was made easier by Lawn's incredible staff and students. The traditional course instruction was great. But it was the classroom projects/exploration, music and foreign language programs, field trips, and after school activities that really put this school over the top for us. We wish we were staying in Jamestown longer.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 15, 2008

Best school ever. Kids are all very nice and new kids are welcomed with open arms.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 15, 2005

Extremely safe environment, parents are involved, excellent music department, and wonderful place to raise children. Sports is limited.
—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.
Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
79%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
81%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

41 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
41%
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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
83%

2008

 
 
69%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
88%

2009

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
80%
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.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
82%

2008

 
 
74%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
91%
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.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
74%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
76%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
90%

2009

 
 
87%

2008

 
 
75%
Science

The state average for Science was 27% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 59% in 2012.

47 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
94%

2009

 
 
82%

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 Students83%
Female95%
Male71%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)89%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students84%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities94%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant83%

Reading

All Students76%
Female95%
Male57%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)82%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students79%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English76%
Non-migrant76%

Writing

All Students61%
Female80%
Male43%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)63%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students65%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities69%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English61%
Non-migrant61%
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 Students86%
Female93%
Male78%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)87%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students85%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant86%

Reading

All Students84%
Female96%
Male71%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)85%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students85%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant84%
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 Students85%
Female87%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)84%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students88%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant85%

Reading

All Students86%
Female90%
Male82%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)87%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students91%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities91%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant86%
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 Students85%
Female86%
Male84%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)90%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students88%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant85%

Reading

All Students93%
Female91%
Male96%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)96%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students95%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities95%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English96%
Non-migrant93%

Science

All Students48%
Female55%
Male43%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)56%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students55%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities54%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English49%
Non-migrant48%

Writing

All Students85%
Female82%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)90%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students90%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities92%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English87%
Non-migrant85%
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 94% 69%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 3%
Hispanic 2% 19%
Black 1% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 8%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 7N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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55 Lawn Ave
Jamestown, RI 02835
Phone: (401) 423-7010

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