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Nathanael Greene School

Public | K-6 | 528 students

 

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Posted March 17, 2011

MY DAUGHTER IS IN THE FIRST GRADE AND HAS HAD A LOT OF HEALTH AND SEPARATION FROM ME "MOM' ISSUES.SHE IS A VERY SHY AND NERVOUS GIRL. HER TEACHERS AND ACTUALLY ALL THE FACULTY SHE HAS BEEN IN CONTACT WITH, INCLUDING THE NURSE AND FONT OFFICE WORKERS, HAVE BEEN TRULY AND REMARKABLY UNDERSTANDING, KIND AND SUPPORTIVE. HER HOMEROOM TEACHER IS SO KIND AND HELPFUL AND ALWAYS COMPARES WHAT THE KIDS ARE GOING THROUGH TO HER OWN EXPERIENCES WITH HER OWN CHILDREN. THE PRINCIPAL OF GREENE IS ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE! HE IS ENERGETIC, WELCOMING, AND EVERYWHERE ALL THE TIME! I WAS AMAZED TO SEE HIM WALKING AROUND THE SCHOOLYARD ON AN ICE COLD MORNING HELPING THE CHILDREN PUT THEIR HATS ON CORRECTLY AND HELP ZIPPER THEIR COATS WHILE SHARING STORIES OF WHEN HE WAS A CHILD! HALLOWEEN HE CAME OUT ON THE STAIRS, AGAIN SHARING STORIES OF PAST HALLOWEENS WITH HIS CHILDREN AND REMINDING US PARENTS OF ALL THE SAFETY TIPS! IT WAS AMAZING TO SEE , MYSELF INCLUDING , HOW WE ALL CAME UP TO GATHER AROUND AND LISTEN TO WHAT HE HAD TO SAY! MY 18 YEAR OLD SON WHO IS GRADUATING THIS YEAR, KEEPS SAYING HOW MUCH HE WISHED HE WENT TO GREENE AND HOW LUCKY MY DAUGHTER IS THAT WE'VE MOVED INTO THIS DISTRICT!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 29, 2011

As a teacher at Nathanael Greene Elementary School, I am actually surprised at some of the comments. I believe we have a highly educated and professional faculty. Our faculty cares deeply about the students and we work hard to give them the best education possible, as well as a lot of support beyond academics. Contrary to some of the parent comments, I personally have stopped many fights from occurring because I had prior knowledge and they were not even to take place on school grounds. Also,we were acknowledged this year for our students' performance on the NECAP assessments. I am proud to teach at Nathanael Greene.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted November 18, 2009

i think this school is a perfect school the princaple is nice and her name is Dr.Ash
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 14, 2009

I think this is a horrible school. They assign nearly non-existant homework (if assigned at all) after-school activities arne't provided (at least not by the school). The teachers are new and frankly werent given the proper guidance under an established teacher and workshops. Its awful
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 25, 2009

i think this school is not the greatest school the teachers dont help the kids the principal is rude and the lunch price is so much money.oh and when there are fight no one tries to break it up.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 15, 2008

The teachers are great and willing to work with the parents to get their child up to level. Unfortunately, other areas are severly lacking. The school doesn't seem to have nearly enough funds or employees to function properly. This school is severly overwhelmed with too many kids and not enough educators.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 3, 2004

Good reading program and excellent staff.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 11, 2003

This is an excellent school! The teachers and principal are dedicated to helping the children achieve. My only complaint is that more parents need to become involved in school activities and PTO events.
—Submitted by 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.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
27%

2008

 
 
45%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

89 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
58%
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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
45%

2008

 
 
49%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
27%
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.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
47%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
46%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
52%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
53%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
32%

2011

 
 
41%

2009

 
 
37%

2008

 
 
40%
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

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
43%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
41%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
53%
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 Students41%
Female51%
Male31%
Black or African American28%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino36%
White (non-Hispanic)51%
Economically disadvantaged students27%
Not economically disadvantaged students62%
Title I41%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities46%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English45%
Non-migrant41%

Reading

All Students56%
Female70%
Male44%
Black or African American44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino59%
White (non-Hispanic)61%
Economically disadvantaged students49%
Not economically disadvantaged students67%
Title I57%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities62%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English58%
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

Math

All Students41%
Female44%
Male40%
Black or African American24%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino55%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)44%
Economically disadvantaged students41%
Not economically disadvantaged students43%
Title I42%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities47%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English44%
Non-migrant41%

Reading

All Students60%
Female69%
Male53%
Black or African American53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino78%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)54%
Economically disadvantaged students60%
Not economically disadvantaged students62%
Title I61%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities69%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English60%
Non-migrant60%

Science

All Students27%
Female37%
Male16%
Black or African American12%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)43%
Economically disadvantaged students22%
Not economically disadvantaged students41%
Title I27%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities31%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English30%
Non-migrant27%
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 Students47%
Female51%
Male45%
Black or African American29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino57%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)48%
Economically disadvantaged students42%
Not economically disadvantaged students61%
Title I47%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities55%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English50%
Non-migrant47%

Reading

All Students60%
Female71%
Male53%
Black or African American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino63%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)59%
Economically disadvantaged students53%
Not economically disadvantaged students78%
Title I60%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities69%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English61%
Non-migrant60%

Writing

All Students32%
Female37%
Male31%
Black or African American21%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)21%
Economically disadvantaged students32%
Not economically disadvantaged students34%
Title I33%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities39%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English34%
Non-migrant32%
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%
Female51%
Male49%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino46%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)50%
Economically disadvantaged students53%
Not economically disadvantaged students40%
Title I50%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities54%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English51%
Non-migrant50%

Reading

All Students41%
Female52%
Male31%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino46%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)25%
Economically disadvantaged students39%
Not economically disadvantaged students47%
Title I41%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities44%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English42%
Non-migrant41%
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 37% 65%
Hispanic 28% 21%
Black 24% 8%
Two or more races 9% 2%
Asian 2% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 74%N/A43%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 12N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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