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455a Switch Road
Wood River Junction, RI 02894
Washington County
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PH: (401) 364-7575

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3829 students
  • 7 schools

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 NECAP Results

Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 74% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Math
 59% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 80% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2007.

Math
 70% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 73% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Writing
 46% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2007.

Math
 65% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 69% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 59% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 75% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Math
 59% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 65% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Writing
 41% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 42% in 2007.

Math
 58% (2007)
 55% (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 Students74%
Female82%
Male66%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)76%
Economically disadvantaged students64%
Not economically disadvantaged students76%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities77%

MathThis District
All Students59%
Female63%
Male56%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)62%
Economically disadvantaged students36%
Not economically disadvantaged students64%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities63%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female87%
Male74%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)80%
Economically disadvantaged students66%
Not economically disadvantaged students83%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities82%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female70%
Male69%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)70%
Economically disadvantaged students61%
Not economically disadvantaged students72%
Students with disabilities39%
Students without disabilities73%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students73%
Female73%
Male73%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)74%
Economically disadvantaged students55%
Not economically disadvantaged students76%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities77%

WritingThis District
All Students46%
Female57%
Male37%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)48%
Economically disadvantaged students23%
Not economically disadvantaged students50%
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities49%

MathThis District
All Students65%
Female67%
Male63%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)67%
Economically disadvantaged students35%
Not economically disadvantaged students71%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities68%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students69%
Female71%
Male67%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)71%
Economically disadvantaged students44%
Not economically disadvantaged students74%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities73%

MathThis District
All Students59%
Female59%
Male59%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)61%
Economically disadvantaged students43%
Not economically disadvantaged students62%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities62%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students75%
Female77%
Male73%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)75%
Economically disadvantaged students63%
Not economically disadvantaged students78%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities81%

MathThis District
All Students59%
Female56%
Male62%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)61%
Economically disadvantaged students35%
Not economically disadvantaged students64%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities64%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students65%
Female71%
Male61%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)67%
Economically disadvantaged students40%
Not economically disadvantaged students70%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities70%

WritingThis District
All Students41%
Female56%
Male28%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)41%
Economically disadvantaged students25%
Not economically disadvantaged students43%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities45%

MathThis District
All Students58%
Female57%
Male59%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)58%
Economically disadvantaged students36%
Not economically disadvantaged students62%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities63%
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
 61% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 62% (2005)
 65% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2007.

Math
 56% (2007)
 58% (2006)
 55% (2005)
 57% (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 Hispanic96%70%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Hispanic<1%17%
Black, not Hispanic<1%9%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%3%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program12%35%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$12,825$12,667
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional57%62%
Student and staff support17%14%
Administration8%8%
Other expenditures18%16%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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