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Fallon Memorial School

Public | K-6 | 557 students

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Posted March 1, 2006

'The teachers at Fallon are wonderful!I am a stundent that just left this school and when I needed help with math the teacher spent extra time with until she got it!Its a wonderful school!'
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 11, 2005

Our daughter transfered to Fallon from another school in East Providence. It seems overcrowded and unorganized. There is a real lack of communication and they spent three weeks last month on standardized testing after having spent much of Septemeber working on placement testing. I feel that the greatest focus is spent on memorizing forgetable facts and figuring how every child rates rather than teaching them. There have been little extra-curricular activities or much for our daughter to feel excited about. Her grades and her behavior is dropping in this environment. I would like to be a more involved parent, but not a lot of information goes out about the Friends of Fallon. I was never invited to join. The last time I was in the office, the principal was screaming angrily at the kids over the loudspeaker about getting into lines and being orderly. Not really professional, benificial or appropriate in my opiniion.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 9, 2004

I have a six year old daughter that goes to this school. I think they are doing a wonderful job with her. But I am concened with the student teacher ratio. I am just wondering if there are students that need more one one time with the teachers. Are they getting that extra help they need to be at level with the other kids?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 22, 2004

My children are currently attending Fallon. We have had nothing but wonderful experiences. The teachers have all been great, easy to work with, and accomodating. I will be sad when my children have to move on to another school. Keep up the great work!
—Submitted by Cindy Browning, a parent


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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.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
32%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

77 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
58%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
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 65% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
52%

2009

 
 
49%

2008

 
 
30%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

73 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
48%

2011

 
 
64%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
62%

2008

 
 
48%
Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2012.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
16%
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.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
51%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
40%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
44%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

69 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
35%
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.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
37%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
47%

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 Students45%
Female24%
Male59%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino36%
White (non-Hispanic)60%
Economically disadvantaged students39%
Not economically disadvantaged students57%
Title I45%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities48%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)7%
Proficient in English54%
Non-migrant45%

Reading

All Students62%
Female55%
Male66%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
White (non-Hispanic)74%
Economically disadvantaged students52%
Not economically disadvantaged students80%
Title I62%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities67%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)50%
Proficient in English65%
Non-migrant62%
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 Students27%
Female36%
Male18%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino14%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)39%
Economically disadvantaged students26%
Not economically disadvantaged students33%
Title I28%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities30%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)0%
Proficient in English33%
Non-migrant27%

Reading

All Students48%
Female55%
Male39%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino39%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)57%
Economically disadvantaged students41%
Not economically disadvantaged students67%
Title I48%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities58%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)29%
Proficient in English53%
Non-migrant48%

Science

All Students16%
Female16%
Male17%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)25%
Economically disadvantaged students11%
Not economically disadvantaged students38%
Title I16%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities20%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)0%
Proficient in English21%
Non-migrant16%
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 Students51%
Female51%
Male51%
Black or African American41%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino46%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)60%
Economically disadvantaged students37%
Not economically disadvantaged students68%
Title I51%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities54%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English60%
Non-migrant51%

Reading

All Students63%
Female68%
Male56%
Black or African American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino46%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)71%
Economically disadvantaged students47%
Not economically disadvantaged students80%
Title I63%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English69%
Non-migrant63%

Writing

All Students54%
Female65%
Male40%
Black or African American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino37%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)64%
Economically disadvantaged students40%
Not economically disadvantaged students71%
Title I54%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities59%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English64%
Non-migrant54%
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 Students50%
Female60%
Male41%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino46%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)50%
Economically disadvantaged students51%
Not economically disadvantaged students48%
Title I50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities54%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English54%
Non-migrant50%

Reading

All Students66%
Female74%
Male59%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino66%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)63%
Economically disadvantaged students63%
Not economically disadvantaged students68%
Title I66%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English68%
Non-migrant66%
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 47% 69%
Hispanic 37% 19%
Black 11% 9%
Asian/Pacific Islander 3% 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 68%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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62 Lincoln Ave
Pawtucket, RI 02861
Phone: (401) 729-6254

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