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Curvin-McCabe School

Public | K-6 | 461 students

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4 stars

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2012:
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Posted February 16, 2013

This is a great school with great teachers and a very good PTO. The principle is strict but kind and she does a great job navigating all the difficulties and concerns of public elementary schools.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 26, 2012

Curvin McCabe has excellent teachers who care about the success of their students. The principal is excellent with the students and parents. She is firm and fair. The overall atmosphere of the school is very welcoming and inviting. The Superkids reading program is the best program. Both my son and daughter love this program. They love the characters. I couldn't believe that in kindergarten both my kids learned to read and read very well. I'm am extremely happy with what Curvin McCabe has done and continues to do for there students.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 13, 2012

My three boys attended Curvin-McCabe. The teachers are great! They work with parents to help students suceed. We moved out of state but I am very thankful for all the guidance provided to my children. When I moved there was a new principal and her way of dressing was very inappropriate.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 19, 2012

This School The Greatest!!! This School Should Get More Organized MORE though... But it's great!


Posted October 12, 2011

The principal of this school has no social skills. She has set an uninviting and dull tone to this school. The teachers are also unfriendly and all out cranky. My daughter is in the third grade and I cannot wait to remove her from this school. We are moving out of the district! Her teacher yelled at a student that they should mind their own business and come talk to her when she gets a college degree. "I have three, come talk to me when you get one". Unbelievable!!! Do NOT SEND YOUR KID TO THIS SCHOOL! The school complains that there is not enough parent involvement but they do not create an enviorment for parents to want to get involved. The afterschool program COZY is better run and has more compassionate staff than the school itself. The school has gone through three principals in 4 years. That should say it all.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 28, 2007

I take offence to what the previous parent said about the area being 'low income'. We are not a low income family and most of the people that live here are not low income. The school is a good school and my son enjoys it their. He really enjoys going to the after school programs.His teacher is great and we enjoy how the PTO gets the family's involved we always have fun at the mother son dance's. Overall it is a pretty good school not to many improvments are needed.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 20, 2006

Curvin-McCabe is located in a lower income neighborhood. That being said, the staff has made great strides in recent years to bring up test scores and expose students to art and music. The families and PTO are wonderful. The staff really cares about the children. They ran a terrific summer program this year that my daughter was able to participate in for free. I am very glad that my daughter goes to Curvin. This year, my daughter is participating in the Accelerated Reader program in which she reads books and is tested on them in order to earn incentives. I participated in the school carnival last year, which is part of the great incentives program that Curvin uses to motivate students. I have an opportunity to move, but I don't want to move out of the area because Curvin is a good school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 25, 2005

When my son started kindergarten he needed speech therapy. My doctors office didn't give me my IAP, the speech teacher heard my son speaking in Kindergarden and helped me to put him in speech, after 3 months you could never tell that he had a speech problem.
—Submitted by Kelley Ashworth, a parent


Posted September 9, 2003

I have excellent teachers for both of my children. They have been both excelled in math and english. The PTO is very involved with the school. It is a close family oriented school. The Special Ed department is above excellent. Keep up the excellent work!
—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

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
77%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
61%

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
71%

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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2012.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%
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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
59%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
73%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
69%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
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.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
63%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
51%
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 Students64%
Female70%
Male58%
Black or African American73%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino58%
White (non-Hispanic)64%
Economically disadvantaged students69%
Not economically disadvantaged students44%
Title I64%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities65%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English63%
Non-migrant64%

Reading

All Students61%
Female82%
Male42%
Black or African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino67%
White (non-Hispanic)57%
Economically disadvantaged students64%
Not economically disadvantaged students50%
Title I61%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities65%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English63%
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

Math

All Students59%
Female41%
Male79%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino64%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)52%
Economically disadvantaged students56%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I59%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English63%
Non-migrant59%

Reading

All Students69%
Female69%
Male69%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino68%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)68%
Economically disadvantaged students66%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I69%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English72%
Non-migrant69%

Science

All Students31%
Female31%
Male31%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino32%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)29%
Economically disadvantaged students30%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I31%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities38%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English30%
Non-migrant31%
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 Students59%
Female58%
Male60%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino31%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)78%
Economically disadvantaged students56%
Not economically disadvantaged students70%
Title I59%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities61%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English63%
Non-migrant59%

Reading

All Students72%
Female77%
Male64%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino51%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)79%
Economically disadvantaged students72%
Not economically disadvantaged students69%
Title I72%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English77%
Non-migrant72%

Writing

All Students68%
Female88%
Male44%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino57%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)71%
Economically disadvantaged students70%
Not economically disadvantaged students61%
Title I68%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities72%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English69%
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 Students64%
Female66%
Male61%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino56%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)70%
Economically disadvantaged students57%
Not economically disadvantaged students91%
Title I64%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English65%
Non-migrant64%

Reading

All Students70%
Female73%
Male66%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino74%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)70%
Economically disadvantaged students63%
Not economically disadvantaged students100%
Title I70%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant70%
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 52% 69%
Hispanic 32% 19%
Black 11% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 3% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 72%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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466 Cottage St
Pawtucket, RI 02861
Phone: (401) 729-6258

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