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  NECAP Results
 
Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 73% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Math
 71% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 53% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2007.

Math
 47% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 53% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Writing
 33% (2007)
Data not available for this school (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2007.

Math
 53% (2007)
Data not available for this school (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 Students73%
Female79%
Male65%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)74%
Economically disadvantaged students70%
Not economically disadvantaged students76%
Students without disabilities81%

MathThis School
All Students71%
Female67%
Male76%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)71%
Economically disadvantaged students50%
Not economically disadvantaged students90%
Students without disabilities70%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students53%
Female60%
Male48%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)53%
Economically disadvantaged students48%
Not economically disadvantaged students59%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities68%

MathThis School
All Students47%
Female46%
Male48%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)44%
Economically disadvantaged students43%
Not economically disadvantaged students53%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities57%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students53%
Female58%
Male48%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)51%
Economically disadvantaged students56%
Not economically disadvantaged students50%
Students without disabilities66%

WritingThis School
All Students33%
Female38%
Male27%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)28%
Economically disadvantaged students39%
Not economically disadvantaged students27%
Students without disabilities41%

MathThis School
All Students53%
Female58%
Male47%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)46%
Economically disadvantaged students50%
Not economically disadvantaged students54%
Students without disabilities56%
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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