Scale: % at and above proficient
Grade 3
Reading

55% (2008)

38% (2007)

39% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.
Math

37% (2008)

26% (2007)

19% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 4
Reading

44% (2008)

28% (2007)

26% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.
Science

10% (2008)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2008.
Math

12% (2008)

28% (2007)

23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2008.
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008
Grade 5
Reading

47% (2008)

48% (2007)

21% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.
Writing

29% (2008)

41% (2007)

47% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2008.
Math

36% (2008)

57% (2007)

35% (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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