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  NECAP Results
 
Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 40% (2007)
 26% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Math
 49% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 43% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2007.

Math
 39% (2007)
 14% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 43% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Writing
 19% (2007)
 23% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2007.

Math
 47% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 39% (2007)
 25% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 42% (2007)
 8% (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 Students40%
Female53%
Male26%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino32%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students41%
Not economically disadvantaged students34%
Students without disabilities43%
Currently receiving LEP services18%

MathThis School
All Students49%
Female56%
Male42%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino43%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students49%
Not economically disadvantaged students47%
Students without disabilities52%
Currently receiving LEP services35%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students43%
Female46%
Male39%
Black or African American48%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino41%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students38%
Not economically disadvantaged students69%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities51%
Currently receiving LEP services5%

MathThis School
All Students39%
Female36%
Male43%
Black or African American38%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino40%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students39%
Not economically disadvantaged students38%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities40%
Currently receiving LEP services18%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students43%
Female42%
Male46%
Black or African American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino46%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students47%
Not economically disadvantaged students31%
Students with disabilities22%
Students without disabilities51%
Currently receiving LEP services19%

WritingThis School
All Students19%
Female28%
Male11%
Black or African American27%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino15%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students20%
Not economically disadvantaged students15%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities22%
Currently receiving LEP services5%

MathThis School
All Students47%
Female36%
Male58%
Black or African American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino48%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students49%
Not economically disadvantaged students38%
Students with disabilities39%
Students without disabilities50%
Currently receiving LEP services22%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students39%
Female41%
Male38%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino35%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students38%
Not economically disadvantaged students40%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities47%
Currently receiving LEP services17%

MathThis School
All Students42%
Female40%
Male47%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino41%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)n/a
Economically disadvantaged students43%
Not economically disadvantaged students41%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities48%
Currently receiving LEP services39%
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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