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M. Virginia Cunningham School

Public | K-6 | 526 students

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Posted December 3, 2008

it a fun cool school for kids to learn if your child have problem with math they will make sure by the time they in 6grade they will know alot about math
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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.

94 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
36%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

87 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
55%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
54%

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

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

80 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

79 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
52%
Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2012.

86 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
17%
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.

64 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
26%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

62 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
53%

2008

 
 
36%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

60 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
46%
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.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

63 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
38%
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 Students34%
Female24%
Male44%
Black or African American25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino36%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students31%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I34%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities37%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)11%
Proficient in English48%
Non-migrant34%

Reading

All Students55%
Female53%
Male57%
Black or African American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students54%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I55%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities61%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)29%
Proficient in English67%
Non-migrant55%
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 Students44%
Female50%
Male38%
Black or African American47%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino39%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)54%
Economically disadvantaged students46%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I44%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities47%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)0%
Proficient in English55%
Non-migrant44%

Reading

All Students63%
Female77%
Male51%
Black or African American65%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino55%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)100%
Economically disadvantaged students62%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I63%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities67%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)9%
Proficient in English72%
Non-migrant63%

Science

All Students17%
Female19%
Male16%
Black or African American28%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)17%
Economically disadvantaged students17%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I17%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities19%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)0%
Proficient in English22%
Non-migrant17%
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 Students48%
Female41%
Male60%
Black or African American46%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino47%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students47%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I48%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities51%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English56%
Non-migrant48%

Reading

All Students50%
Female52%
Male48%
Black or African American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino45%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students49%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities52%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant50%

Writing

All Students57%
Female66%
Male44%
Black or African American65%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students56%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I57%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities58%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English62%
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 Students48%
Female57%
Male37%
Black or African American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino39%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students46%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I47%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities55%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)0%
Proficient in English64%
Non-migrant48%

Reading

All Students56%
Female68%
Male41%
Black or African American62%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino48%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students53%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I55%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities65%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)17%
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant56%
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
Black 44% 9%
Hispanic 37% 19%
White 15% 69%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 91%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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Phone: (401) 729-6262

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