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Dr. Joseph A Whelan Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 199 students

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Posted April 27, 2010

Teachers and faculty are caring and will do what a takes for a child to succeed. They are not only teachers but the childs mentor.
—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.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
71%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

39 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
92%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
79%
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.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
78%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
78%

2008

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
80%
Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2012.

30 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%
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

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
64%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

33 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
38%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
39%
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 Students69%
Female67%
Male71%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)73%
Economically disadvantaged students67%
Not economically disadvantaged students72%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities58%
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English69%
Non-migrant69%

Reading

All Students92%
Female94%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)96%
Economically disadvantaged students94%
Not economically disadvantaged students90%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities83%
Students without disabilities96%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English92%
Non-migrant92%
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 Students78%
Female62%
Male100%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)80%
Economically disadvantaged students91%
Not economically disadvantaged students70%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant78%

Reading

All Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)92%
Economically disadvantaged students91%
Not economically disadvantaged students94%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English93%
Non-migrant93%

Science

All Students63%
Female50%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)68%
Economically disadvantaged students64%
Not economically disadvantaged students63%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities67%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English63%
Non-migrant63%
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%
Female65%
Male69%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)64%
Economically disadvantaged students58%
Not economically disadvantaged students72%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities69%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant66%

Reading

All Students85%
Female88%
Male81%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)87%
Economically disadvantaged students75%
Not economically disadvantaged students90%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities86%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant85%

Writing

All Students73%
Female83%
Male63%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)73%
Economically disadvantaged students59%
Not economically disadvantaged students81%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English73%
Non-migrant73%
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 82% 69%
Hispanic 12% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 3%
Black 3% 9%
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 40%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 8N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1440 Mineral Spring Ave
North Providence, RI 02904
Phone: (401) 233-1180

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