Scale: % at and above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

43% (2007)

33% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.
Math

29% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 4
Reading

44% (2007)

51% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2007.
Math

35% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 5
Reading

58% (2007)

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

37% (2007)

40% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2007.
Math

41% (2007)

25% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2007.
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007
Grade 6
Reading

37% (2007)

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

25% (2007)

35% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% 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
See Rhode Island's state standards
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