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  NECAP Results
 
Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 7

Reading
 69% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Math
 51% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 62% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Writing
 53% (2007)
 40% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 42% in 2007.

Math
 48% (2007)
 53% (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 7
ReadingThis School
All Students69%
Female78%
Male60%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino60%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)69%
Economically disadvantaged students46%
Not economically disadvantaged students77%
Students with disabilities22%
Students without disabilities78%

MathThis School
All Students51%
Female50%
Male50%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino27%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)51%
Economically disadvantaged students35%
Not economically disadvantaged students56%
Students with disabilities11%
Students without disabilities58%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students62%
Female68%
Male56%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino43%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)64%
Economically disadvantaged students59%
Not economically disadvantaged students64%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities71%

WritingThis School
All Students53%
Female63%
Male42%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino43%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)54%
Economically disadvantaged students41%
Not economically disadvantaged students56%
Students with disabilities13%
Students without disabilities60%

MathThis School
All Students48%
Female48%
Male48%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino14%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)51%
Economically disadvantaged students28%
Not economically disadvantaged students55%
Students with disabilities6%
Students without disabilities57%
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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