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Thornton School

Public | 1-5 | 339 students

 

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Posted today

Tomorrow is my last day at Thornton and I'm going to ferri Thornton was a very good school I have had a lot of fun memories and made tons of freinds through out the years I'm scared to leave cause I've been there for a long time but i am excited to start ferri I'm gonna miss you thornton


Posted August 7, 2007

This school has wonderful teachers and an active pto the principle has retired and another principle is starting this year
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 21, 2006

This school is poorly funded and the principal is unreasonable and not understanding of kids at this age. She would be better suited in a middle school or high school level.
—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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
38%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
72%
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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
56%
Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%
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.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
35%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
56%

2008

 
 
51%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
27%
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 Students38%
Female39%
Male36%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino31%
White (non-Hispanic)40%
Economically disadvantaged students33%
Not economically disadvantaged students44%
Title I37%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities45%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English38%
Non-migrant38%

Reading

All Students68%
Female82%
Male50%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino69%
White (non-Hispanic)66%
Economically disadvantaged students60%
Not economically disadvantaged students78%
Title I68%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English68%
Non-migrant68%
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 Students57%
Female57%
Male57%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino46%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)65%
Economically disadvantaged students52%
Not economically disadvantaged students62%
Title I57%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English57%
Non-migrant57%

Reading

All Students64%
Female70%
Male57%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino62%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)68%
Economically disadvantaged students62%
Not economically disadvantaged students66%
Title I64%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English65%
Non-migrant64%

Science

All Students57%
Female54%
Male61%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino42%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)64%
Economically disadvantaged students62%
Not economically disadvantaged students53%
Title I57%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities67%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English59%
Non-migrant57%
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 Students43%
Female41%
Male44%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino36%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)47%
Economically disadvantaged students35%
Not economically disadvantaged students58%
Title I42%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities58%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English43%
Non-migrant43%

Reading

All Students62%
Female60%
Male63%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino64%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)61%
Economically disadvantaged students55%
Not economically disadvantaged students73%
Title I61%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English62%
Non-migrant62%

Writing

All Students24%
Female38%
Male11%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino29%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)25%
Economically disadvantaged students16%
Not economically disadvantaged students40%
Title I24%
Students with disabilities4%
Students without disabilities33%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English24%
Non-migrant24%
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%
Hispanic 22% 21%
Black 4% 8%
Asian 3% 3%
Two or more races 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 52%N/A43%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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Johnston, RI 02919
Phone: (401) 943-7369

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