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1145 Putnam Pike/Po Box D
Chepachet, RI 02814
Providence County
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PH: (401) 568-4175

  • Grades 6-12
  • 1646 students
  • 2 schools

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 NECAP Results

Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 68% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 54% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 77% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Math
 64% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 76% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Writing
 46% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 42% in 2007.

Math
 64% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 5 and 8 in writing.
  • 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.

Testing in Rhode Island: An Overview

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 NECAP Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students68%
Female83%
Male54%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)69%
Not economically disadvantaged students68%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities76%

MathThis District
All Students54%
Female61%
Male49%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)55%
Not economically disadvantaged students54%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities60%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students77%
Female80%
Male74%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)77%
Not economically disadvantaged students78%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities81%

MathThis District
All Students64%
Female63%
Male64%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)62%
Not economically disadvantaged students64%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities69%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students76%
Female85%
Male66%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)76%
Not economically disadvantaged students76%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities78%

WritingThis District
All Students46%
Female56%
Male35%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)46%
Not economically disadvantaged students46%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities47%

MathThis District
All Students64%
Female62%
Male66%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)65%
Not economically disadvantaged students65%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities68%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math and in grades 5 and 8 in writing.
  • The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island.
  • 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.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

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 NSRE Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 11

English Language Arts
 71% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 52% (2005)
 56% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2007.

Math
 61% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 56% (2005)
 51% (2004)
The state average for Math was 43% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Rhode Island used the New Standards Reference Examination (NSRE) to test grade 11 students in English language arts and math.
  • The NSRE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Rhode Island: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1311
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic97%70%
Black, not Hispanic1%9%
Hispanic<1%17%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program10%35%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
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 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,907$12,667
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional64%62%
Student and staff support11%14%
Administration11%8%
Other expenditures14%16%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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