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  NECAP Results
 
Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 81% (2008)
 73% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 68% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
 43% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4

Reading
 72% (2008)
 82% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2008.

Science
 33% (2008)
The state average for Science was 36% in 2008.

Math
 50% (2008)
 66% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5

Reading
 67% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Writing
 41% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 52% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2008.

Math
 56% (2008)
 56% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% 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.

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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 Students81%
Female82%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)80%
Economically disadvantaged students78%
Not economically disadvantaged students83%
Students with disabilities69%
Students without disabilities87%

MathThis School
All Students70%
Female69%
Male70%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)69%
Economically disadvantaged students73%
Not economically disadvantaged students69%
Students with disabilities55%
Students without disabilities77%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students72%
Female76%
Male70%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)73%
Economically disadvantaged students66%
Not economically disadvantaged students74%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities88%

MathThis School
All Students50%
Female43%
Male56%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)52%
Economically disadvantaged students40%
Not economically disadvantaged students52%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities61%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students67%
Female77%
Male53%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)67%
Economically disadvantaged students56%
Not economically disadvantaged students70%
Students with disabilities48%
Students without disabilities72%

WritingThis School
All Students41%
Female54%
Male25%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)40%
Economically disadvantaged students37%
Not economically disadvantaged students42%
Students with disabilities4%
Students without disabilities52%

MathThis School
All Students56%
Female55%
Male55%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)55%
Economically disadvantaged students44%
Not economically disadvantaged students60%
Students with disabilities39%
Students without disabilities60%
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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