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Fishing Cove Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 278 students

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Posted October 1, 2009

I have 2 students at the school this year one in K and the other in 2nd. I have to disagree with the parent who said the school may not be good for those with special needs. It has a special K program for children with special needs and I have had very good experiences with OT, PT, and Speech. All the therapists are knowledgeable and helpful and the principal takes a real interest in the children with special needs.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 8, 2009

Great families, great teachers!....but if your child needs extra help/ has mild special needs...this may not be the right place for you.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 24, 2008

Excellent school! All staff is friendly and cares about the students and their education. Feels like family with each interaction.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 11, 2006

Grades 1-3 Quality of academic programs is excellent. Much collaboration between parent and teacher.
—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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
83%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
79%

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 65% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%
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.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
72%

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
n/a

2008

 
 
n/a
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 Students59%
Female63%
Male58%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)57%
Economically disadvantaged students38%
Not economically disadvantaged students71%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities70%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English59%
Non-migrant59%

Reading

All Students68%
Female75%
Male65%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)67%
Economically disadvantaged students57%
Not economically disadvantaged students75%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities78%
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 Students66%
Female93%
Male48%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)66%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students79%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities73%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant66%

Reading

All Students64%
Female93%
Male45%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)66%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged students79%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English64%
Non-migrant64%

Science

All Students59%
Female79%
Male45%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)59%
Economically disadvantaged students31%
Not economically disadvantaged students76%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English59%
Non-migrant59%
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 Students66%
Female69%
Male64%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)80%
Economically disadvantaged students50%
Not economically disadvantaged students79%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English69%
Non-migrant66%

Reading

All Students73%
Female75%
Male71%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)88%
Economically disadvantaged students50%
Not economically disadvantaged students89%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant73%

Writing

All Students67%
Female75%
Male59%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)76%
Economically disadvantaged students57%
Not economically disadvantaged students74%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English66%
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

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Student ethnicity

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

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 22%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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110 Wickford Point Rd
North Kingstown, RI 02852
Phone: (401) 268-6580

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