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Northern Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 445 students

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4 stars

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Posted June 6, 2011

they have always put my kids needs first and made sure what they needed disabled or not that they had the proper stuff
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 13, 2010

The parents and teachers really work together to help make our school great.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 2, 2007

My child has been doing very well socially and academically here since entering in the 2nd grade.The teachers have been very supportive and caring.Classoom size is under 20.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 27, 2007

This is one of the worst schools in RI. My child Could not learn to read and I had to fight with them at every IEP meeting for the extra help she needed. She has been in a new school and has came up 2 grades in her reading in less then a year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 10, 2006

I found this school to be very supportive of the students and parents. There is a wide range of economic back ground; from government supported housing in one part of town, to half million dollar homes in the other. The greatest concerns I have seen is the limited parent involvement with their children's education. Northern teachers seem to do their best, but it is often an uphill battle with many of the parents in this community.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted February 22, 2006

OK for average students. Do not recommend this school for more advanced level or special needs students. My child had an IEP that was continuously violated I had to threaten them with court action to get them to do anything and then they kept delaying to avoid giving proper educational services. This is a total lack of school/parent communication. Lack of coordination in what few activities they offer. Quality of teachers varies greatly. They have change personel recently so I hope they improve. They have been marked for improvement in the past giving parents option of sending children to other schools. The town officials are worse than the school system so be aware!
—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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
74%
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.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
70%

2008

 
 
68%
Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%
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.

74 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
70%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
69%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
56%

2009

 
 
62%

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

All Students66%
Female58%
Male73%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)71%
Economically disadvantaged students58%
Not economically disadvantaged students72%
Title I48%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities73%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English68%
Non-migrant66%

Reading

All Students76%
Female77%
Male76%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)83%
Economically disadvantaged students61%
Not economically disadvantaged students91%
Title I54%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities85%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English77%
Non-migrant76%
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%
Female69%
Male61%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)63%
Economically disadvantaged students53%
Not economically disadvantaged students70%
Title I41%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English67%
Non-migrant65%

Reading

All Students70%
Female76%
Male65%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)69%
Economically disadvantaged students58%
Not economically disadvantaged students76%
Title I41%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English70%
Non-migrant70%

Science

All Students50%
Female58%
Male44%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)49%
Economically disadvantaged students38%
Not economically disadvantaged students58%
Title I16%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities59%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English55%
Non-migrant50%
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 Students75%
Female74%
Male76%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)77%
Economically disadvantaged students63%
Not economically disadvantaged students84%
Title I56%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities84%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant75%

Reading

All Students81%
Female92%
Male73%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)84%
Economically disadvantaged students79%
Not economically disadvantaged students84%
Title I53%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities90%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant81%

Writing

All Students61%
Female74%
Male51%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)60%
Economically disadvantaged students62%
Not economically disadvantaged students60%
Title I39%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities68%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 93% 69%
Black 3% 9%
Hispanic 3% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 32%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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315 New River Rd
Manville, RI 02838
Phone: (401) 769-0261

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