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Central Falls

GreatSchools Rating: 3 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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21 Hedley Avenue
Central Falls, RI 02863
Providence County
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PH: (401) 727-7700

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3528 students
  • 8 schools

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 NECAP Results

Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 45% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Math
 36% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 46% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2007.

Math
 31% (2007)
 28% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 42% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Writing
 30% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2007.

Math
 43% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 39% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 27% (2007)
 19% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 30% (2007)
 22% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Math
 25% (2007)
 13% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 27% (2007)
 27% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Writing
 17% (2007)
 18% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 42% in 2007.

Math
 14% (2007)
 16% (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 Students45%
Female51%
Male38%
Black or African American54%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino39%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)62%
Economically disadvantaged students44%
Not economically disadvantaged students55%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities52%
Currently receiving LEP services5%

MathThis District
All Students36%
Female41%
Male32%
Black or African American41%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino30%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)60%
Economically disadvantaged students35%
Not economically disadvantaged students45%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities43%
Currently receiving LEP services3%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students46%
Female50%
Male42%
Black or African American55%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino45%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)42%
Economically disadvantaged students44%
Not economically disadvantaged students58%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities58%
Currently receiving LEP services8%

MathThis District
All Students31%
Female26%
Male35%
Black or African American35%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino32%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)21%
Economically disadvantaged students30%
Not economically disadvantaged students38%
Students with disabilities3%
Students without disabilities39%
Currently receiving LEP services9%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students42%
Female52%
Male34%
Black or African American45%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino41%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)48%
Economically disadvantaged students44%
Not economically disadvantaged students33%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities55%
Currently receiving LEP services20%

WritingThis District
All Students30%
Female38%
Male24%
Black or African American45%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino29%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)25%
Economically disadvantaged students31%
Not economically disadvantaged students31%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities39%
Currently receiving LEP services18%

MathThis District
All Students43%
Female44%
Male41%
Black or African American47%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino41%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)45%
Economically disadvantaged students44%
Not economically disadvantaged students32%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities54%
Currently receiving LEP services27%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students39%
Female45%
Male35%
Black or African American38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino39%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)45%
Economically disadvantaged students38%
Not economically disadvantaged students44%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities51%
Currently receiving LEP services11%

MathThis District
All Students27%
Female30%
Male26%
Black or African American23%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino27%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)33%
Economically disadvantaged students28%
Not economically disadvantaged students26%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities36%
Currently receiving LEP services4%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students30%
Female32%
Male28%
Black or African American26%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino32%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)28%
Economically disadvantaged students24%
Not economically disadvantaged students40%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities39%
Currently receiving LEP services2%

MathThis District
All Students25%
Female23%
Male27%
Black or African American17%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino26%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)28%
Economically disadvantaged students20%
Not economically disadvantaged students34%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities31%
Currently receiving LEP services0%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students27%
Female30%
Male24%
Black or African American26%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino27%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)29%
Economically disadvantaged students24%
Not economically disadvantaged students34%
Students with disabilities1%
Students without disabilities37%
Currently receiving LEP services6%

WritingThis District
All Students17%
Female20%
Male14%
Black or African American15%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino19%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)13%
Economically disadvantaged students15%
Not economically disadvantaged students22%
Students with disabilities3%
Students without disabilities23%
Currently receiving LEP services6%

MathThis District
All Students14%
Female11%
Male17%
Black or African American8%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino13%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)20%
Economically disadvantaged students11%
Not economically disadvantaged students18%
Students with disabilities1%
Students without disabilities18%
Currently receiving LEP services0%
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
 29% (2007)
 26% (2006)
 25% (2005)
 29% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2007.

Math
 18% (2007)
 19% (2006)
 17% (2005)
 15% (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
Hispanic67%17%
White, not Hispanic17%70%
Black, not Hispanic13%9%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%3%
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 program79%35%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$13,625$12,667
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional58%62%
Student and staff support22%14%
Administration7%8%
Other expenditures13%16%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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