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Scituate

GreatSchools Rating: 9 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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197 Danielson Pk/Po 188
North Scituate, RI 02857
Providence County
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PH: (401) 647-4100

  • Grades PK-12
  • 1798 students
  • 5 schools

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 NECAP Results

Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 78% (2007)
 77% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Math
 71% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 77% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2007.

Math
 69% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 83% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Writing
 72% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2007.

Math
 69% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 82% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 77% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 88% (2007)
 82% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Math
 76% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 78% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Writing
 67% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 42% in 2007.

Math
 73% (2007)
 80% (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 Students78%
Female84%
Male72%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)77%
Economically disadvantaged students53%
Not economically disadvantaged students81%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities85%

MathThis District
All Students71%
Female73%
Male71%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)72%
Economically disadvantaged students41%
Not economically disadvantaged students75%
Students with disabilities34%
Students without disabilities78%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students77%
Female81%
Male72%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)78%
Not economically disadvantaged students77%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities85%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Female73%
Male62%
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 disabilities32%
Students without disabilities77%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students83%
Female88%
Male79%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)83%
Economically disadvantaged students73%
Not economically disadvantaged students84%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities92%

WritingThis District
All Students72%
Female84%
Male60%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)72%
Economically disadvantaged students42%
Not economically disadvantaged students75%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities82%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Female68%
Male68%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)68%
Economically disadvantaged students42%
Not economically disadvantaged students71%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities74%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students82%
Female85%
Male79%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)82%
Economically disadvantaged students71%
Not economically disadvantaged students84%
Students with disabilities47%
Students without disabilities86%

MathThis District
All Students77%
Female78%
Male77%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)77%
Economically disadvantaged students59%
Not economically disadvantaged students79%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities82%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students88%
Female91%
Male85%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)89%
Not economically disadvantaged students88%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities95%

MathThis District
All Students76%
Female75%
Male78%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)77%
Not economically disadvantaged students76%
Students with disabilities41%
Students without disabilities82%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students78%
Female86%
Male69%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)77%
Economically disadvantaged students72%
Not economically disadvantaged students78%
Students with disabilities37%
Students without disabilities83%

WritingThis District
All Students67%
Female84%
Male52%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)67%
Economically disadvantaged students73%
Not economically disadvantaged students66%
Students with disabilities22%
Students without disabilities73%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female81%
Male67%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)74%
Economically disadvantaged students73%
Not economically disadvantaged students73%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities80%
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
 68% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 60% (2005)
 65% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2007.

Math
 70% (2007)
 70% (2006)
 64% (2005)
 71% (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 teacher1111

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic98%70%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%3%
Hispanic<1%17%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Black, not Hispanic<1%9%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program7%35%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,377$12,667
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%62%
Student and staff support12%14%
Administration7%8%
Other expenditures18%16%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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