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  NECAP Results
 
Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 92% (2007)
 94% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 89% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 96% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Math
 87% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 91% (2007)
 93% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Writing
 75% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 42% in 2007.

Math
 82% (2007)
 87% (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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students92%
Female91%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian91%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)94%
Economically disadvantaged students54%
Not economically disadvantaged students94%
Students with disabilities70%
Students without disabilities96%

MathThis School
All Students89%
Female85%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asian100%
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)89%
Economically disadvantaged students54%
Not economically disadvantaged students91%
Students with disabilities53%
Students without disabilities94%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students96%
Female96%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)95%
Economically disadvantaged students80%
Not economically disadvantaged students96%
Students with disabilities79%
Students without disabilities98%

MathThis School
All Students87%
Female83%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)87%
Economically disadvantaged students70%
Not economically disadvantaged students88%
Students with disabilities66%
Students without disabilities92%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students91%
Female96%
Male87%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)91%
Economically disadvantaged students100%
Not economically disadvantaged students91%
Students with disabilities63%
Students without disabilities95%

WritingThis School
All Students75%
Female87%
Male63%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)75%
Economically disadvantaged students82%
Not economically disadvantaged students75%
Students with disabilities31%
Students without disabilities80%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female83%
Male81%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)82%
Economically disadvantaged students81%
Not economically disadvantaged students82%
Students with disabilities52%
Students without disabilities86%
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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