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Flora S. Curtis Memorial School

Public | PK-6 | 329 students

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3 stars

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Posted September 3, 2011

The staff at this school are burned out. They do not know how to deal with bullying and do not consult parents when constructing speech assistance plans. The lunch monitor scares everyone and the new principal is far from warm and fuzzy. I hope that my kids can absorb enough education to progress through this school and be successful elsewhere. I truly wish private school was an option instead of Curtis.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 19, 2010

My son goes to this school which in some cases it is a cause for concern. The school seams as if it's operating on bare minimums. They reach out to the parents for basic supplies. I remember one year we donated reams of paper, Paper! An essential supply. Also the education seems below average at best. I believe that had the school had more fundimg, as is probably the case with may schools, they could hire better teachers. This school really needs help, not to mention RI has been hit hard with this recession.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 19, 2010

I feel from personal experience that it is a great school with great teachers, My daughter is now in high school and my son is moving on into junior high in september.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 21, 2008

Great School. Great Students and Teachers.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 5, 2006

Horrible school for special needs children They just pass them along with very little education if any. I do not recommend Curtis for special needs unless they a severly special needs Ms Kerri's room is wonderful
—Submitted by Keri, a parent


Posted July 26, 2005

I loved this school. I went there from KG to 6th grade. I loved all my teachers except for my 5th grade teacher. The whole school has a warm fuzzy feeling and you always feel excepted there. The art and music programs were good. I was in chorus for 3 years and it was a blast. Whenever I have children I hope to live near Curtis so they can go there. It was a wonderful experience and a great start for me in life.
—Submitted by a former student


Posted September 18, 2004

This school is great! My son enjoys and has learned a lot foe being in first grade. The teachers have patience and the staff is wonderful.
—Submitted by alison, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
32%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
32%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
42%
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.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
35%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

34 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
47%

2008

 
 
62%
Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2012.

31 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
26%
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.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
62%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
67%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

44 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
22%

2008

 
 
65%
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.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

35 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
54%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
81%

2008

 
 
64%
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 Students43%
Female50%
Male40%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)61%
Economically disadvantaged students39%
Not economically disadvantaged students53%
Title I43%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities45%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English52%
Non-migrant43%

Reading

All Students58%
Female70%
Male50%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)64%
Economically disadvantaged students54%
Not economically disadvantaged students66%
Title I58%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities61%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English59%
Non-migrant58%
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%
Male43%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)55%
Economically disadvantaged students40%
Not economically disadvantaged students64%
Title I50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities63%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English48%
Non-migrant50%

Reading

All Students62%
Female80%
Male47%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)59%
Economically disadvantaged students60%
Not economically disadvantaged students64%
Title I62%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant62%

Science

All Students26%
Female36%
Male18%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)24%
Economically disadvantaged students26%
Not economically disadvantaged students25%
Title I26%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities27%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English22%
Non-migrant26%
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 Students43%
Female23%
Male58%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)46%
Economically disadvantaged students43%
Not economically disadvantaged students44%
Title I43%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities53%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English39%
Non-migrant43%

Reading

All Students70%
Female39%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)70%
Economically disadvantaged students75%
Not economically disadvantaged students63%
Title I70%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English69%
Non-migrant70%

Writing

All Students52%
Female45%
Male58%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)58%
Economically disadvantaged students46%
Not economically disadvantaged students62%
Title I52%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities62%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English51%
Non-migrant52%
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 Students49%
Female58%
Male43%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)67%
Economically disadvantaged students39%
Not economically disadvantaged students66%
Title I49%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English50%
Non-migrant49%

Reading

All Students54%
Female57%
Male52%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)61%
Economically disadvantaged students48%
Not economically disadvantaged students67%
Title I54%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities76%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English56%
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

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 67% 69%
Hispanic 20% 19%
Black 11% 9%
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 51%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 10N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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582 Benefit St
Pawtucket, RI 02861
Phone: (401) 729-6252

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