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Middletown

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26 Oliphant Lane
Middletown, RI 02842
Newport County
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PH: (401) 849-2122

  • Grades PK-12
  • 2468 students
  • 5 schools

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 NECAP Results

Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 67% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Math
 73% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 63% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2007.

Math
 61% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

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

Writing
 32% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2007.

Math
 67% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 68% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 70% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 68% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Math
 74% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 63% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Writing
 39% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 42% in 2007.

Math
 68% (2007)
 70% (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 Students67%
Female75%
Male61%
Black or African American61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)68%
Economically disadvantaged students45%
Not economically disadvantaged students76%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities75%

MathThis District
All Students73%
Female76%
Male70%
Black or African American61%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)74%
Economically disadvantaged students51%
Not economically disadvantaged students80%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities81%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students63%
Female79%
Male48%
Black or African American29%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)65%
Economically disadvantaged students43%
Not economically disadvantaged students69%
Students with disabilities22%
Students without disabilities77%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Female64%
Male58%
Black or African American33%
Asian75%
Hispanic or Latino41%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)64%
Economically disadvantaged students47%
Not economically disadvantaged students66%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities67%
Currently receiving LEP services15%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students57%
Female58%
Male55%
Black or African American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)57%
Economically disadvantaged students38%
Not economically disadvantaged students61%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities66%

WritingThis District
All Students32%
Female39%
Male24%
Black or African American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino41%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)29%
Economically disadvantaged students21%
Not economically disadvantaged students33%
Students with disabilities5%
Students without disabilities38%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female65%
Male67%
Black or African American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino58%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)68%
Economically disadvantaged students38%
Not economically disadvantaged students74%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities79%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students68%
Female69%
Male66%
Black or African American47%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)70%
Economically disadvantaged students39%
Not economically disadvantaged students73%
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities83%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female66%
Male74%
Black or African American32%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)75%
Economically disadvantaged students40%
Not economically disadvantaged students76%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities81%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students68%
Female70%
Male65%
Black or African American53%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)69%
Economically disadvantaged students50%
Not economically disadvantaged students73%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities74%

MathThis District
All Students74%
Female71%
Male76%
Black or African American50%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)76%
Economically disadvantaged students51%
Not economically disadvantaged students81%
Students with disabilities44%
Students without disabilities81%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students63%
Female70%
Male54%
Black or African American33%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)65%
Economically disadvantaged students49%
Not economically disadvantaged students65%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities75%

WritingThis District
All Students39%
Female50%
Male26%
Black or African American28%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)39%
Economically disadvantaged students26%
Not economically disadvantaged students41%
Students with disabilities5%
Students without disabilities49%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female67%
Male69%
Black or African American28%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)72%
Economically disadvantaged students44%
Not economically disadvantaged students72%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities80%
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
 60% (2007)
 64% (2006)
 58% (2005)
 65% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2007.

Math
 54% (2007)
 50% (2006)
 44% (2005)
 54% (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 teacher1011

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic85%70%
Black, not Hispanic7%9%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%3%
Hispanic3%17%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified1%n/a
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program19%35%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$13,177$12,667
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional68%62%
Student and staff support10%14%
Administration7%8%
Other expenditures14%16%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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