Central High School

 
Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 8

Reading
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Writing
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Writing was 42% in 2007.

Math
Data not available for this school (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 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.

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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

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  

 
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 11

English Language Arts
 21% (2007)
 23% (2006)
 21% (2005)
 25% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2007.

Math
 9% (2007)
 9% (2006)
 6% (2005)
 11% (2004)
The state average for Math was 43% in 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

See Rhode Island's state standards

Compare with test results from nearby schools