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Beacon Charter

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320 Main St
Woonsocket, RI 02895
Providence County
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PH: (401) 671-6261

  • Grades 9-12
  • 143 students
  • 1 school

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 NECAP Results

Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 11

Reading
 50% (2008)
The state average for Reading was 61% in 2008.

Science
 5% (2008)
The state average for Science was 17% in 2008.

Writing
 41% (2008)
The state average for Writing was 37% in 2008.

Math
 10% (2008)
The state average for Math was 22% 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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 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

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 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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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1313
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic78%69%
Hispanic14%18%
Black, not Hispanic5%9%
American Indian/Alaskan Native3%<1%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%3%
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program52%33%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$10,776$13,226
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional47%60%
Student and staff support12%16%
Administration23%9%
Other expenditures18%15%
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
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