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Paul Cuffee Charter School

Charter | K-9 | 559 students

 

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Posted December 10, 2012

all five of my kids go here. Great culture, friendly environment and the students are disciplined. Academically my children do very well here. I love the way my daughter (3rd grade) reads, thanks to her then kindergaten teacher Ms. Hill. My kids love the school and so does my husband and I. Great involved PTO. No child gets left behind at Paul Cuffee School. Funga Alafia...Ase Ase!!! Give us peace... Amen, Amen
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 25, 2010

teachers and are awesome very good school student learn a lot and there teachers won;t give up on them
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 26, 2010

It is a great school that encourages parent perticipation.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 16, 2009

paule cuffee is a great school i should know i go there and all of the teachers will help you every step of the way its so great to have the privlige to go to paule cuffee school as i said its a great school thats getting better by the second so thats why i think this school is the best school i've ever been to in my life!!!
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 4, 2009

Paul Cuffee is an amazingly diverse environment. Students are not only taught to excel academically, but they are also taught swimming and sailing. My daughter's teachers have been exceptionally strong!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 7, 2008

Paul cuffee is a great school, I am so happy I choose this school, for my daughter, teachers work very hard to work with the students as well as with the parents, in any area that you need help. I am so thankful with the teachers my daughter has had in these 3years, they always helped me daughter in any area of help that she needed and they also worked well with me to help me better assist her. I feel safe when I drop off my daughter every morinig, because I know that its a safe environment, and I like the structure that the students have at paul cuffee, in general its a great school, and everyone is friendly. The after school club is wonderful too.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 27, 2008

This school is full of committed and talented teachers and staff, dedicated to quality education for ALL kids in the school. I would recommend it to anyone.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 26, 2008

This school demonstrates strength in merging current theory and best practice. The staff has developed an extensive understanding of reader s and writer s workshop, balanced literacy, differentiated instruction, inquiry based science and art appreciation. Teachers strive to work in collaboration with students, staff, and families within and outside of the classroom. This school was rated in the top 50 charter schools in the nation.
—Submitted by a teacher


Posted August 6, 2007

This is a great school -- children from all backgrounds learning to work together and getting an excellent academic foundation. Good parent involvement, too.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 22, 2007

this school is such a great school.I have watched my daughter just one day started reading right before my eyes. The teachers work so hard and are willing to go that extra mile to help your child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 2, 2005

Pual Cuffee is a wonderful school , the way that they teach the kids is awesome , the programs are great , there very attentive when it comes to students and parents , this school is number 1. I recomend it to every one . Thanx, Lucy R. Pierro
—Submitted by LUCY R. PIERRO, 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.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
32%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

55 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
73%

2008

 
 
50%
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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
58%

2008

 
 
46%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
60%

2008

 
 
57%
Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2012.

53 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
45%
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.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
53%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
56%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
63%

2008

 
 
63%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

54 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
51%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
31%
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.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
55%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
57%

2008

 
 
33%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
62%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
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 56% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
49%

2009

 
 
51%

2008

 
 
37%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
64%

2009

 
 
69%

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

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
48%

2009

 
 
41%

2008

 
 
21%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
54%

2009

 
 
46%

2008

 
 
36%
Science

The state average for Science was 27% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
31%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 59% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
40%

2008

 
 
23%
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 Students49%
Female39%
Male58%
Black or African American54%
Hispanic or Latino34%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students37%
Not economically disadvantaged students77%
Title I47%
Students without disabilities51%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English53%
Non-migrant49%

Reading

All Students73%
Female77%
Male69%
Black or African American82%
Hispanic or Latino66%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students64%
Not economically disadvantaged students94%
Title I71%
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English73%
Non-migrant73%
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 Students81%
Female76%
Male88%
Black or African American73%
Hispanic or Latino78%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students80%
Not economically disadvantaged students86%
Title I79%
Students without disabilities83%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant81%

Reading

All Students80%
Female80%
Male80%
Black or African American64%
Hispanic or Latino79%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students73%
Not economically disadvantaged students100%
Title I77%
Students without disabilities79%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant80%

Science

All Students45%
Female43%
Male48%
Black or African American45%
Hispanic or Latino36%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students41%
Not economically disadvantaged students56%
Title I35%
Students without disabilities47%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English48%
Non-migrant45%
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 Students69%
Female69%
Male68%
Black or African American77%
Hispanic or Latino57%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students62%
Not economically disadvantaged students83%
Title I67%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities81%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English70%
Non-migrant69%

Reading

All Students65%
Female73%
Male57%
Black or African American65%
Hispanic or Latino64%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students54%
Not economically disadvantaged students89%
Title I63%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant65%

Writing

All Students56%
Female66%
Male46%
Black or African American47%
Hispanic or Latino57%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students49%
Not economically disadvantaged students71%
Title I53%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities68%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English54%
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 Students70%
Female57%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Hispanic or Latino67%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students66%
Not economically disadvantaged students81%
Title I75%
Students without disabilities69%
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant70%

Reading

All Students68%
Female70%
Male66%
Black or African Americann/a
Hispanic or Latino69%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students64%
Not economically disadvantaged students82%
Title I73%
Students without disabilities67%
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant68%
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 Students56%
Female65%
Male46%
Black or African American74%
Hispanic or Latino44%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students53%
Not economically disadvantaged students64%
Title I58%
Students with disabilities41%
Students without disabilities60%
Proficient in English58%
Non-migrant56%

Reading

All Students76%
Female89%
Male63%
Black or African American94%
Hispanic or Latino65%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students78%
Not economically disadvantaged students71%
Title I77%
Students with disabilities67%
Students without disabilities79%
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant76%
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 Students70%
Female65%
Male74%
Black or African American42%
Hispanic or Latino75%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students67%
Not economically disadvantaged students76%
Title I69%
Students without disabilities76%
Proficient in English70%
Non-migrant70%

Reading

All Students76%
Female79%
Male73%
Black or African American58%
Hispanic or Latino80%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students74%
Not economically disadvantaged students84%
Title I76%
Students without disabilities86%
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant76%

Science

All Students31%
Female31%
Male31%
Black or African American9%
Hispanic or Latino26%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students25%
Not economically disadvantaged studentsn/a
Title I30%
Students without disabilities34%
Proficient in English34%
Non-migrant31%

Writing

All Students63%
Female69%
Male56%
Black or African American42%
Hispanic or Latino63%
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students61%
Not economically disadvantaged students69%
Title I62%
Students without disabilities72%
Proficient in English65%
Non-migrant63%
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 57% 21%
Black 23% 8%
White 11% 65%
Asian 7% 3%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Two or more races 1% 2%
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 76%N/A43%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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