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Jacqueline M. Walsh School for the Performing And

Public | 9-12 | 105 students
 

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Posted January 3, 2013
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I graduated from this school back in 2009, as part of the first graduating class. I am now a semester away from graduating a top art school in Providence. JMW had excellent teachers, both academic and arts oriented, and fostered a great community for discussion and learning. I valued my time here, and for any parents thinking about this school for their child, I would recommend it.

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I'm a current sophomore dance major at JMW. There are only 163 students in the school. The teachers are excellent, they work hard to help you pass. All of the students get along with each other and everybody knows each other. The principal is strict but also cares about his students. It's such a good school
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Posted October 14, 2010
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This school is totally awesome I am loving it! Absolutley loving it! BA BA BA BA BA IM LOVIN IT!

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The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Math

The state average for Math was 30% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Reading

The state average for Reading was 76% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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Science

The state average for Science was 32% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

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20%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 51% in 2012.

20 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

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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.

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Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students25%
Female21%
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
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White (non-Hispanic)27%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I25%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities26%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English26%
Non-migrant25%

Reading

All Students100%
Female100%
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)100%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I100%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities100%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English100%
Non-migrant100%

Science

All Students20%
Female21%
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)27%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I20%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities21%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English21%
Non-migrant20%

Writing

All Students75%
Female86%
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)73%
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I75%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant75%
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.

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Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 55% 65%
Black 16% 8%
Hispanic 16% 21%
Two or more races 10% 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 49%N/A43%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

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