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Goff Junior High School

Public | 7-8 | 519 students

Community Rating

4 stars

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2012:
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Posted February 11, 2012

The teachers and staff are very vested in the children. Communication is excellent. Principal appears to be on top of everything.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 30, 2007

Overall significant improvement within the past 5 months. Could still benefit in areas of communication and technological advancement-emails to parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 24, 2003

Goff tries to get the parents and children involved in different school activities. The teachers often volunteer their time to tutor or chaperone the activities after school.


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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 56% in 2012.

223 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
34%

2011

 
 
46%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
44%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

219 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
61%

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 58% in 2012.

258 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
39%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

258 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
55%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 27% in 2012.

251 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
7%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 59% in 2012.

257 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
41%
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%
Female33%
Male33%
Black or African American24%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino27%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)40%
Economically disadvantaged students29%
Not economically disadvantaged students41%
Title I34%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities38%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)4%
Proficient in English38%
Non-migrant34%

Reading

All Students44%
Female43%
Male45%
Black or African American34%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino36%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)53%
Economically disadvantaged students42%
Not economically disadvantaged students48%
Title I44%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities50%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)0%
Proficient in English50%
Non-migrant44%
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 Students39%
Female40%
Male40%
Black or African American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino34%
Multiracial17%
White (non-Hispanic)48%
Economically disadvantaged students38%
Not economically disadvantaged students42%
Title I39%
Students with disabilities5%
Students without disabilities46%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English41%
Non-migrant39%

Reading

All Students66%
Female73%
Male61%
Black or African American74%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino59%
Multiracial67%
White (non-Hispanic)69%
Economically disadvantaged students62%
Not economically disadvantaged students73%
Title I66%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities74%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant66%

Science

All Students7%
Female6%
Male8%
Black or African American7%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial0%
White (non-Hispanic)10%
Economically disadvantaged students2%
Not economically disadvantaged students17%
Title I7%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities8%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English8%
Non-migrant7%

Writing

All Students47%
Female64%
Male34%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino47%
Multiracial44%
White (non-Hispanic)45%
Economically disadvantaged students46%
Not economically disadvantaged students48%
Title I47%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities53%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English49%
Non-migrant47%
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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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 70% 69%
Hispanic 17% 19%
Black 11% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 50%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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974 Newport Ave
Pawtucket, RI 02861
Phone: (401) 729-6500

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