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Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 504 students

 

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Posted September 30, 2008

I love this school and more importantly so does my son. The principal is outstanding and knows every childs first name.Their test scores say more than I ever could.Keep up the good work students,teachers,parents, and the Mrs. Picard. T.H.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 12, 2008

This is the best public school in Providence. The teachers care about not only the education of the students but the students' welfare. They often reach out to help out to families.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted April 30, 2004

While RFK has a great teaching staff and principal, it is more than a 16 to 1 student ratio. My daughter has 26 students in her class and my son has 24. Many programs that enriched the children have been eliminated because of cutbacks. RFK had a promising school band, but they can no longer perform because they do not have a teacher to lead them. I think this is sad. Our computers are gathering dust. Our children no longer have computer classes, again due to cutbacks. It is sad enough for me to take my children out of the Providence school system, however, I wish the teachers and staff well on the upcoming school year.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
49%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
44%

2008

 
 
55%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

101 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
68%
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

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
42%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
58%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
55%
Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%
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.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
53%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
47%

2009

 
 
48%

2008

 
 
48%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
61%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
56%
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.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
45%

2010

 
 
35%

2009

 
 
42%

2008

 
 
41%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
66%

2008

 
 
59%
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%
Female37%
Male48%
Black or African American36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino34%
White (non-Hispanic)57%
Economically disadvantaged students34%
Not economically disadvantaged students72%
Title I43%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities47%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English45%
Non-migrant43%

Reading

All Students65%
Female69%
Male63%
Black or African American82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino58%
White (non-Hispanic)68%
Economically disadvantaged students61%
Not economically disadvantaged students81%
Title I65%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities74%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English67%
Non-migrant65%
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 Students66%
Female59%
Male77%
Black or African American44%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino74%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)64%
Economically disadvantaged students64%
Not economically disadvantaged students71%
Title I66%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities69%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant66%

Reading

All Students79%
Female82%
Male74%
Black or African American78%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino80%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)65%
Economically disadvantaged students75%
Not economically disadvantaged students82%
Title I79%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities82%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant79%

Science

All Students52%
Female54%
Male48%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino46%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)64%
Economically disadvantaged students41%
Not economically disadvantaged students72%
Title I52%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities54%
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 Students53%
Female65%
Male36%
Black or African American47%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino43%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students51%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I53%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities60%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English53%
Non-migrant53%

Reading

All Students64%
Female77%
Male45%
Black or African American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino63%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students63%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I64%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities71%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English65%
Non-migrant64%

Writing

All Students57%
Female73%
Male33%
Black or African American57%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino46%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students56%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I57%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities66%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English57%
Non-migrant57%
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 Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrantn/a

Reading

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Non-migrantn/a
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 43% 21%
Black 26% 8%
White 21% 65%
Asian 5% 3%
Two or more races 3% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 2% 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 14N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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