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Sarah Dyer Barnes School

Public | 1-5 | 233 students

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Posted September 18, 2012

excellant teacher/ student co-operation the school is kept very clean and orderly children all smiles when leaving as opposed to some other schools where I have picked up my grand children from. They come out with frons on their faces, and teacher/ child mix stinks good example is St. Rocco's School in johnston


Posted October 20, 2009

I have 3 children in this school, all in different grades, and all with different needs. This school is wonderful with each one of them no matter what the situation is.I have a little girl who will be attending next year and I can honestly say that I wouldn't want her going anywhere else!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 24, 2009

This is an excellent elementary school. The teachers and staff are caring and enthusiastic. My children love going to school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 16, 2008

This school is one of the best elementary schools in the state of rhode island
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 27, 2008

Have had good response from the principle. He seems to be very involved and and aware. I like his style and have enjoyed dealing with him.
—Submitted by a parent


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.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
84%

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 65% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
67%
Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%
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.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
37%

2010

 
 
40%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
73%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
60%
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 Students53%
Female59%
Male47%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)51%
Economically disadvantaged students38%
Not economically disadvantaged students59%
Title I44%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities62%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English53%
Non-migrant53%

Reading

All Students69%
Female72%
Male68%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)70%
Economically disadvantaged students61%
Not economically disadvantaged students72%
Title I69%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English69%
Non-migrant69%
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 Students71%
Female68%
Male75%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)74%
Economically disadvantaged students58%
Not economically disadvantaged students77%
Title I58%
Students with disabilities57%
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant71%

Reading

All Students71%
Female73%
Male69%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)69%
Economically disadvantaged students58%
Not economically disadvantaged students77%
Title I58%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant71%

Science

All Students64%
Female62%
Male66%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)65%
Economically disadvantaged students44%
Not economically disadvantaged students75%
Title I44%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English64%
Non-migrant64%
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 Students48%
Female42%
Male54%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)47%
Economically disadvantaged students43%
Not economically disadvantaged students55%
Title I45%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities58%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English48%
Non-migrant48%

Reading

All Students68%
Female79%
Male62%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)68%
Economically disadvantaged students61%
Not economically disadvantaged students78%
Title I60%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English68%
Non-migrant68%

Writing

All Students58%
Female74%
Male46%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)58%
Economically disadvantaged students43%
Not economically disadvantaged students73%
Title I40%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant58%
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 89% 69%
Hispanic 6% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 3%
Black 2% 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 37%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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24 Barnes Ave
Johnston, RI 02919
Phone: (401) 231-8710

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