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  NECAP Results
 
Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 88% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Math
 72% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 80% (2007)
 85% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2007.

Math
 82% (2007)
 81% (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

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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 School
All Students88%
Female95%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)87%
Not economically disadvantaged students87%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities93%

MathThis School
All Students72%
Female75%
Male71%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)74%
Not economically disadvantaged students74%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities78%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students80%
Female79%
Male82%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)82%
Not economically disadvantaged students83%
Students with disabilities47%
Students without disabilities92%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female86%
Male79%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)84%
Not economically disadvantaged students85%
Students with disabilities53%
Students without disabilities92%
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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