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East Providence

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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80 Burnside Avenue
East Providence, RI 02915
Providence County
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PH: (401) 433-6222

  • Grades PK-12
  • 5802 students
  • 12 schools

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 NECAP Results

Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 64% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Math
 53% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 63% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2007.

Math
 58% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 57% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Writing
 50% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2007.

Math
 61% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 60% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 57% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 63% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Math
 54% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 52% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Writing
 36% (2007)
 51% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 42% in 2007.

Math
 44% (2007)
 46% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% 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 District
All Students64%
Female67%
Male60%
Black or African American59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino52%
American Indian or Alaskan Native45%
White (non-Hispanic)67%
Economically disadvantaged students54%
Not economically disadvantaged students70%
Students with disabilities37%
Students without disabilities69%
Currently receiving LEP services29%

MathThis District
All Students53%
Female51%
Male55%
Black or African American45%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino21%
American Indian or Alaskan Native45%
White (non-Hispanic)57%
Economically disadvantaged students41%
Not economically disadvantaged students61%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities57%
Currently receiving LEP services24%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students63%
Female69%
Male58%
Black or African American54%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino60%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)65%
Economically disadvantaged students52%
Not economically disadvantaged students70%
Students with disabilities39%
Students without disabilities71%
Currently receiving LEP services17%

MathThis District
All Students58%
Female57%
Male58%
Black or African American42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino41%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)60%
Economically disadvantaged students48%
Not economically disadvantaged students64%
Students with disabilities37%
Students without disabilities65%
Currently receiving LEP services28%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students57%
Female66%
Male49%
Black or African American49%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino36%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)60%
Economically disadvantaged students46%
Not economically disadvantaged students66%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities68%
Currently receiving LEP services33%

WritingThis District
All Students50%
Female61%
Male38%
Black or African American42%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino37%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)51%
Economically disadvantaged students38%
Not economically disadvantaged students57%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities57%
Currently receiving LEP services13%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Female66%
Male57%
Black or African American49%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino33%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)66%
Economically disadvantaged students50%
Not economically disadvantaged students70%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities72%
Currently receiving LEP services18%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students60%
Female66%
Male55%
Black or African American43%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino67%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)62%
Economically disadvantaged students46%
Not economically disadvantaged students68%
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities74%

MathThis District
All Students57%
Female61%
Male55%
Black or African American35%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino47%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)62%
Economically disadvantaged students41%
Not economically disadvantaged students68%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities71%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students63%
Female67%
Male59%
Black or African American46%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino86%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)63%
Economically disadvantaged students56%
Not economically disadvantaged students66%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities76%

MathThis District
All Students54%
Female49%
Male57%
Black or African American37%
Asian70%
Hispanic or Latino50%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)55%
Economically disadvantaged students42%
Not economically disadvantaged students60%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities65%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students52%
Female59%
Male46%
Black or African American45%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)55%
Economically disadvantaged students42%
Not economically disadvantaged students60%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities66%

WritingThis District
All Students36%
Female46%
Male26%
Black or African American31%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino30%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)38%
Economically disadvantaged students25%
Not economically disadvantaged students45%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities46%

MathThis District
All Students44%
Female42%
Male45%
Black or African American31%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino35%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)47%
Economically disadvantaged students35%
Not economically disadvantaged students52%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities55%
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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 NSRE Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 11

English Language Arts
 43% (2007)
 46% (2006)
 45% (2005)
 38% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2007.

Math
 35% (2007)
 37% (2006)
 40% (2005)
 29% (2004)
The state average for Math was 43% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Rhode Island used the New Standards Reference Examination (NSRE) to test grade 11 students in English language arts and math.
  • The NSRE is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Rhode Island: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1111
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic80%70%
Black, not Hispanic13%9%
Hispanic4%17%
Asian/Pacific Islander1%3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native1%<1%
Unspecified1%n/a
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program35%35%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$12,037$12,667
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%62%
Student and staff support16%14%
Administration7%8%
Other expenditures16%16%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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