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  NECAP Results
 
Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 80% (2008)
 79% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 86% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science
 62% (2008)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2008.

Math
 93% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 88% (2008)
 96% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Writing
 64% (2008)
 87% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2008.

Math
 81% (2008)
 80% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science.
  • 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 Students80%
Female85%
Male75%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)79%
Not economically disadvantaged students78%
Students without disabilities82%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female90%
Male72%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)78%
Not economically disadvantaged students80%
Students without disabilities82%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students86%
Female84%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)86%
Not economically disadvantaged students89%
Students without disabilities93%

MathThis School
All Students93%
Female94%
Male92%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)93%
Not economically disadvantaged students93%
Students without disabilities93%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students88%
Female89%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)88%
Not economically disadvantaged students90%
Students without disabilities97%

WritingThis School
All Students64%
Female62%
Male69%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)63%
Not economically disadvantaged students67%
Students without disabilities69%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female77%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)81%
Not economically disadvantaged students79%
Students without disabilities86%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science.
  • 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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