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Oakland Beach Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 353 students

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Posted March 4, 2009

Oakland Beach School is an excellent school. The teachers there give the best education to children and they go above and beyond for their students. The staff is excellent. I moved here from Cranston 5 years ago and I can say that this has been the best move we ever made. My children have made so much progress being there. I love the school. The programs are great and they have a lot of school/parent communication so you know what is going on with your child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 16, 2008

Oakland Beach is simply the best elementary school in Warwick. My mother went there, I went there and my daughter attends now. Exceptional teachers...this school offers wonderful parent workshops and parent/teacher involvement and has a very strong sense of pride for the community. We are currently looking to purchase a new home and we'll definitely be staying in 'The Beach'...simply because I refuse to send my six year old to school anywhere else!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 2, 2008

I am really impressed with the Pre-K program here. They really try to get the parents involved with their child's education, which is great. In fact, once every other week the parent actually stays for the day with the child, and they experience half a school day together and the other half in a parent workshop. My son will definitely go here in 3 years as well.
—Submitted by a parent


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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.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
57%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
61%

2009

 
 
71%

2008

 
 
78%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
79%
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.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
75%

2009

 
 
67%

2008

 
 
61%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
77%

2008

 
 
64%
Science

The state average for Science was 45% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%
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.

51 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
57%

2009

 
 
52%

2008

 
 
59%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 69% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
68%

2009

 
 
68%

2008

 
 
83%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 55% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
42%

2011

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
41%

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.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
75%

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
50%

2009

 
 
50%

2008

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
64%

2008

 
 
71%
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 Students57%
Female52%
Male63%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)59%
Economically disadvantaged students49%
Not economically disadvantaged students68%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities64%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English57%
Non-migrant57%

Reading

All Students80%
Female89%
Male68%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
White (non-Hispanic)79%
Economically disadvantaged students78%
Not economically disadvantaged students82%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities87%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant80%
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 Students71%
Female58%
Male84%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)77%
Economically disadvantaged students60%
Not economically disadvantaged students89%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English71%
Non-migrant71%

Reading

All Students79%
Female84%
Male76%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)76%
Economically disadvantaged students74%
Not economically disadvantaged students90%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant79%

Science

All Students42%
Female40%
Male46%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)43%
Economically disadvantaged students32%
Not economically disadvantaged students58%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities50%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English42%
Non-migrant42%
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 Students63%
Female67%
Male61%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)61%
Economically disadvantaged students58%
Not economically disadvantaged students68%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities75%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English63%
Non-migrant63%

Reading

All Students62%
Female78%
Male53%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)60%
Economically disadvantaged students62%
Not economically disadvantaged students62%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English62%
Non-migrant62%

Writing

All Students42%
Female56%
Male34%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)40%
Economically disadvantaged students42%
Not economically disadvantaged students42%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities57%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English42%
Non-migrant42%
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 Students75%
Female81%
Male70%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)74%
Economically disadvantaged students76%
Not economically disadvantaged students75%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English75%
Non-migrant75%

Reading

All Students83%
Female88%
Male78%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)85%
Economically disadvantaged students76%
Not economically disadvantaged students95%
Title In/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant83%
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
White 93% 69%
Hispanic 5% 19%
Asian/Pacific Islander 1% 3%
Black 1% 9%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 50%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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383 Oakland Beach Ave
Warwick, RI 02889
Phone: (401) 734-3420

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