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Roger Williams Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 720 students

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3 stars

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Posted July 26, 2011

I believe that every school has their good and bad students/teachers. I have a daughter at Roger Williams and she is a an A student not all students are misbehaved there, my daughter loves this school and her teacher, don't get me wrong I'm not sticking up for the school I'm sticking up for those well behaved kids. This year they implemented uniforms and longer school days-OK I'm on board with this uniform thing but longer school day will not help the students, it will bore them and make them want to drop out faster, bad enough my child has to get up early because of my work schedule but to make them stay longer in school is not right (lets not bring up rush hour at the time they will get out and make it home plus snow days- going back a few yrs) so Roger Williams should stop saying this is for the children when in reality it's to make them scores higher, which wont happen if the kids are tired and hungry by the time school day ends...Think about that Williams!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 1, 2010

THis school is out of control. Students have absolutely no respect for any type of authority , teachers, drivers,monitors and I suspect their own parents. It would be a great thing if this school is shut down


Posted March 31, 2009

I think this school could be better if they try to make the behavior better. I seen and i know students that disrespect the teachers and others just go because their parents send them,all they do is sleep. I think that disrupts the other students that want to learn like me when a teacher have to stop to wake them up. Thank you
—Submitted by a student


Posted March 16, 2009

i go to roger williams i think the teachers try there hardest to teach us and students try threr best to learn
—Submitted by a student


Posted February 15, 2008

I think roger williams can be better school if we did not have a disciplin problem.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 21, 2005

I'm a formal student, this school is very bad in the past years. As a new principle stepped up it has change a lot. Because she makes it a little strict but fun. She visits the class room during her free time. She take it so seroiuly. Some teacher don't know how to teach. That some parents are invovled. Afterskool young docter club, asian club, and etc.....
—Submitted by a former student


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.

About these ratings

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 62% in 2012.

267 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
15%

2010

 
 
18%

2009

 
 
14%

2008

 
 
15%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

260 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
29%

2011

 
 
21%

2010

 
 
27%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
28%
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 56% in 2012.

224 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
12%

2011

 
 
17%

2010

 
 
21%

2009

 
 
26%

2008

 
 
17%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

218 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
25%

2011

 
 
25%

2010

 
 
36%

2009

 
 
39%

2008

 
 
26%
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.

267 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
19%

2011

 
 
18%

2010

 
 
23%

2009

 
 
17%

2008

 
 
20%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

260 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
26%

2009

 
 
31%

2008

 
 
33%
Science

The state average for Science was 27% in 2012.

257 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
1%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 59% in 2012.

254 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
20%

2011

 
 
31%

2009

 
 
19%

2008

 
 
14%
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 Students24%
Female23%
Male24%
Black or African American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino21%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students25%
Not economically disadvantaged students15%
Title I24%
Students with disabilities4%
Students without disabilities29%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)1%
Proficient in English33%
Non-migrant24%

Reading

All Students29%
Female35%
Male24%
Black or African American42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino26%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students29%
Not economically disadvantaged students31%
Title I29%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities35%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)6%
Proficient in English38%
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

Math

All Students12%
Female11%
Male13%
Black or African American19%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)9%
Economically disadvantaged students12%
Not economically disadvantaged students17%
Title I12%
Students with disabilities4%
Students without disabilities14%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)3%
Proficient in English14%
Non-migrant12%

Reading

All Students25%
Female33%
Male18%
Black or African American24%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino25%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)27%
Economically disadvantaged students25%
Not economically disadvantaged students28%
Title I25%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities30%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)4%
Proficient in English31%
Non-migrant25%
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 Students19%
Female22%
Male16%
Black or African American26%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino16%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students17%
Not economically disadvantaged students31%
Title I19%
Students with disabilities3%
Students without disabilities24%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)6%
Proficient in English25%
Non-migrant19%

Reading

All Students37%
Female43%
Male30%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino31%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students36%
Not economically disadvantaged students45%
Title I37%
Students with disabilities7%
Students without disabilities45%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)15%
Proficient in English45%
Non-migrant37%

Science

All Students1%
Female0%
Male2%
Black or African American2%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students1%
Not economically disadvantaged students0%
Title I1%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities1%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)0%
Proficient in English1%
Non-migrant1%

Writing

All Students20%
Female26%
Male16%
Black or African American31%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students20%
Not economically disadvantaged students23%
Title I20%
Students with disabilities2%
Students without disabilities26%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)6%
Proficient in English26%
Non-migrant20%
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 71% 19%
Black 19% 9%
White 5% 69%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 96%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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278 Thurbers Ave
Providence, RI 02905
Phone: (401) 456-9355

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