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  NECAP Results
 
Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 66% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Math
 63% (2008)
 54% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 78% (2008)
 76% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science
 50% (2008)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
 77% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 83% (2008)
 85% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Writing
 77% (2008)
 72% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2008.

Math
 79% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 81% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Math
 69% (2008)
 83% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 90% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 78% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 77% (2008)
 65% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 87% (2008)
 93% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 61% in 2008.

Science
 21% (2008)
The state average for Science was 18% in 2008.

Writing
 79% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 41% in 2008.

Math
 71% (2008)
 86% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% 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

See Rhode Island's state standards

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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 Students66%
Female63%
Male71%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)65%
Not economically disadvantaged students69%
Students without disabilities70%

MathThis School
All Students63%
Female59%
Male67%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)60%
Not economically disadvantaged students67%
Students without disabilities66%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students78%
Female88%
Male71%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)80%
Not economically disadvantaged students80%
Students without disabilities85%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female81%
Male59%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)74%
Not economically disadvantaged students70%
Students without disabilities75%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students83%
Female81%
Male85%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)85%
Not economically disadvantaged students87%
Students without disabilities88%

WritingThis School
All Students77%
Female82%
Male70%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)78%
Not economically disadvantaged students79%
Students without disabilities86%

MathThis School
All Students79%
Female77%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)80%
Not economically disadvantaged students82%
Students without disabilities86%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students81%
Female84%
Male77%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)81%
Not economically disadvantaged students80%
Students without disabilities96%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female64%
Male77%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)68%
Not economically disadvantaged students66%
Students without disabilities84%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students90%
Female87%
Male94%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)90%
Not economically disadvantaged students89%
Students without disabilities96%

MathThis School
All Students77%
Female75%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)77%
Not economically disadvantaged students80%
Students without disabilities85%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students87%
Female80%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)87%
Not economically disadvantaged students86%
Students without disabilities94%

WritingThis School
All Students79%
Female90%
Male75%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)79%
Not economically disadvantaged students77%
Students without disabilities85%

MathThis School
All Students71%
Female70%
Male72%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)71%
Not economically disadvantaged students72%
Students without disabilities76%
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 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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