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  NECAP Results
 
Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 50% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Math
 56% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 68% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2007.

Math
 57% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 64% (2007)
 35% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Writing
 49% (2007)
 21% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2007.

Math
 45% (2007)
 39% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% 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 Students50%
Female85%
Male31%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)56%
Economically disadvantaged students38%
Not economically disadvantaged students68%
Students with disabilities17%
Students without disabilities66%

MathThis School
All Students56%
Female75%
Male44%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)63%
Economically disadvantaged students47%
Not economically disadvantaged students68%
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities68%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students68%
Female66%
Male70%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)72%
Economically disadvantaged students64%
Not economically disadvantaged students72%
Students with disabilities45%
Students without disabilities76%

MathThis School
All Students57%
Female55%
Male61%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)61%
Economically disadvantaged students46%
Not economically disadvantaged students69%
Students with disabilities39%
Students without disabilities63%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students64%
Female63%
Male67%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)69%
Economically disadvantaged students64%
Not economically disadvantaged students65%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities78%

WritingThis School
All Students49%
Female53%
Male44%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)47%
Economically disadvantaged students46%
Not economically disadvantaged students54%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities63%

MathThis School
All Students45%
Female40%
Male50%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)43%
Economically disadvantaged students44%
Not economically disadvantaged students46%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities53%
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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