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Foster

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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160 Foster Ctr Rd/Isaac
Foster, RI 02825
Providence County
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PH: (401) 647-5100

  • Grades K-5
  • 302 students
  • 1 school

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 NECAP Results

Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 67% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Math
 72% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 70% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2007.

Math
 69% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 80% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Writing
 82% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2007.

Math
 83% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% 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.

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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%
Female69%
Male64%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)65%
Not economically disadvantaged students72%
Students without disabilities72%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female78%
Male64%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)70%
Not economically disadvantaged students78%
Students without disabilities79%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students70%
Female79%
Male60%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)67%
Not economically disadvantaged students72%
Students without disabilities73%

MathThis District
All Students69%
Female67%
Male71%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)67%
Not economically disadvantaged students70%
Students without disabilities73%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students80%
Female88%
Male74%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)81%
Not economically disadvantaged students84%
Students without disabilities83%

WritingThis District
All Students82%
Female92%
Male74%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)84%
Not economically disadvantaged students80%
Students without disabilities85%

MathThis District
All Students83%
Female92%
Male77%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)84%
Not economically disadvantaged students87%
Students without disabilities87%
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.

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 NSRE Results

 
This test is not given in any of the grades in this district.

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.

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1511
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic96%70%
Asian/Pacific Islander3%3%
Black, not Hispanic<1%9%
Hispanic<1%17%
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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 program14%35%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$14,192$12,667
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional55%62%
Student and staff support10%14%
Administration8%8%
Other expenditures27%16%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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