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Pawtucket

GreatSchools Rating: 4 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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Park Place/P.O. Box 388
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Providence County
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PH: (401) 729-6315

  • Grades PK-12
  • 9090 students
  • 15 schools

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 NECAP Results

Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 55% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Math
 42% (2007)
 36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 48% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2007.

Math
 40% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 54% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Writing
 41% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2007.

Math
 44% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 50% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 45% (2007)
 42% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 39% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Math
 35% (2007)
 33% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 40% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Writing
 30% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 42% in 2007.

Math
 33% (2007)
 38% (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 3
ReadingThis District
All Students55%
Female57%
Male54%
Black or African American58%
Asian66%
Hispanic or Latino48%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)59%
Economically disadvantaged students52%
Not economically disadvantaged students65%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities60%
Currently receiving LEP services25%

MathThis District
All Students42%
Female39%
Male47%
Black or African American42%
Asian53%
Hispanic or Latino36%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)47%
Economically disadvantaged students39%
Not economically disadvantaged students53%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities46%
Currently receiving LEP services16%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students48%
Female57%
Male41%
Black or African American40%
Asian83%
Hispanic or Latino32%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)61%
Economically disadvantaged students43%
Not economically disadvantaged students62%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities56%
Currently receiving LEP services18%

MathThis District
All Students40%
Female37%
Male42%
Black or African American31%
Asian58%
Hispanic or Latino32%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)48%
Economically disadvantaged students33%
Not economically disadvantaged students56%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities46%
Currently receiving LEP services24%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students54%
Female59%
Male48%
Black or African American44%
Asian64%
Hispanic or Latino44%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)61%
Economically disadvantaged students48%
Not economically disadvantaged students67%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities62%
Currently receiving LEP services14%

WritingThis District
All Students41%
Female52%
Male32%
Black or African American37%
Asian57%
Hispanic or Latino36%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)47%
Economically disadvantaged students39%
Not economically disadvantaged students47%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities48%
Currently receiving LEP services14%

MathThis District
All Students44%
Female48%
Male42%
Black or African American38%
Asian64%
Hispanic or Latino43%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)47%
Economically disadvantaged students41%
Not economically disadvantaged students53%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities50%
Currently receiving LEP services14%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students50%
Female53%
Male46%
Black or African American43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino42%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)56%
Economically disadvantaged students46%
Not economically disadvantaged students60%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities58%
Currently receiving LEP services16%

MathThis District
All Students45%
Female44%
Male46%
Black or African American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino37%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)55%
Economically disadvantaged students39%
Not economically disadvantaged students62%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities53%
Currently receiving LEP services13%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students39%
Female46%
Male32%
Black or African American34%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino38%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)41%
Economically disadvantaged students35%
Not economically disadvantaged students51%
Students with disabilities4%
Students without disabilities45%
Currently receiving LEP services2%

MathThis District
All Students35%
Female37%
Male33%
Black or African American26%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino31%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)41%
Economically disadvantaged students31%
Not economically disadvantaged students48%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities40%
Currently receiving LEP services3%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students40%
Female46%
Male34%
Black or African American30%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino38%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)46%
Economically disadvantaged students37%
Not economically disadvantaged students49%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities46%
Currently receiving LEP services7%

WritingThis District
All Students30%
Female40%
Male20%
Black or African American25%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino30%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)31%
Economically disadvantaged students27%
Not economically disadvantaged students36%
Students with disabilities5%
Students without disabilities34%
Currently receiving LEP services7%

MathThis District
All Students33%
Female34%
Male30%
Black or African American26%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino27%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)41%
Economically disadvantaged students29%
Not economically disadvantaged students42%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities36%
Currently receiving LEP services7%
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.

Testing in Rhode Island: An Overview

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 NSRE Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 11

English Language Arts
 39% (2007)
 41% (2006)
 36% (2005)
 38% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2007.

Math
 31% (2007)
 31% (2006)
 31% (2005)
 27% (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 teacher1211
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic46%70%
Hispanic28%17%
Black, not Hispanic22%9%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified1%n/a
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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 program61%35%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$11,253$12,667
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%62%
Student and staff support20%14%
Administration5%8%
Other expenditures13%16%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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