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Alfred Lima, Sr Elementary School

Public | 2-5 | 257 students

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Posted September 4, 2008

excellent teachers for the past 3 years and very involved principal!!
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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.

143 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
28%

2011

 
 
44%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
36%

2008

 
 
34%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

140 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
44%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
45%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
67%
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.

140 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%

2011

 
 
43%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
38%

2008

 
 
17%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

140 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
50%

2010

 
 
43%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
31%
Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2012.

144 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%
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.

149 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
35%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
25%

2008

 
 
33%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

142 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
33%

2011

 
 
42%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
47%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

141 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
42%

2009

 
 
30%

2008

 
 
44%
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 Students28%
Female29%
Male27%
Black or African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino27%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students29%
Not economically disadvantaged students21%
Title I28%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities34%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)11%
Proficient in English33%
Non-migrant28%

Reading

All Students44%
Female52%
Male37%
Black or African American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino38%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students43%
Not economically disadvantaged students57%
Title I44%
Students with disabilities4%
Students without disabilities53%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)9%
Proficient in English56%
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 Students45%
Female45%
Male45%
Black or African American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino46%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students45%
Not economically disadvantaged students36%
Title I45%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities51%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)48%
Proficient in English39%
Non-migrant45%

Reading

All Students40%
Female47%
Male30%
Black or African American38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino40%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students39%
Not economically disadvantaged students36%
Title I40%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities46%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)13%
Proficient in English40%
Non-migrant40%

Science

All Students19%
Female16%
Male23%
Black or African American10%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students19%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I19%
Students with disabilities4%
Students without disabilities23%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)12%
Proficient in English18%
Non-migrant19%
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 Students35%
Female36%
Male33%
Black or African American40%
Asian45%
Hispanic or Latino35%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students33%
Not economically disadvantaged students50%
Title I35%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities39%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)7%
Proficient in English42%
Non-migrant35%

Reading

All Students33%
Female43%
Male23%
Black or African American40%
Asian36%
Hispanic or Latino32%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students32%
Not economically disadvantaged students33%
Title I33%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities40%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)0%
Proficient in English40%
Non-migrant33%

Writing

All Students29%
Female37%
Male22%
Black or African American20%
Asian36%
Hispanic or Latino31%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students28%
Not economically disadvantaged students42%
Title I29%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities36%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)0%
Proficient in English35%
Non-migrant29%
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
Hispanic 90% 19%
Black 7% 9%
White 2% 69%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 98%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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222 Daboll St
Providence, RI 02907
Phone: (401) 278-0504

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