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  NECAP Results
 
Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 65% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Math
 47% (2007)
 24% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 44% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2007.

Math
 32% (2007)
 20% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 60% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Writing
 28% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2007.

Math
 40% (2007)
 22% (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 Students65%
Male46%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)56%
Economically disadvantaged students73%
Students without disabilities66%

MathThis School
All Students47%
Male47%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)38%
Economically disadvantaged students50%
Students without disabilities53%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students44%
Female33%
Male54%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)35%
Economically disadvantaged students39%
Students without disabilities41%

MathThis School
All Students32%
Female17%
Male46%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)24%
Economically disadvantaged students26%
Students without disabilities27%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students60%
Female64%
Male55%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)60%
Economically disadvantaged students58%
Students without disabilities68%

WritingThis School
All Students28%
Female36%
Male18%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)34%
Economically disadvantaged students22%
Students without disabilities32%

MathThis School
All Students40%
Female36%
Male45%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)33%
Economically disadvantaged students42%
Students without disabilities41%
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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