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West Warwick

GreatSchools Rating: 5 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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10 Harris Avenue
West Warwick, RI 02893
Kent County
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PH: (401) 821-1180

  • Grades PK-12
  • 3727 students
  • 6 schools

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 NECAP Results

Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 63% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Math
 41% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 60% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2007.

Math
 42% (2007)
 41% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 63% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Writing
 46% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2007.

Math
 46% (2007)
 44% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 57% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 47% (2007)
 38% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

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

Math
 44% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 58% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Writing
 32% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 42% in 2007.

Math
 51% (2007)
 51% (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 Students63%
Female67%
Male60%
Black or African American27%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino44%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)67%
Economically disadvantaged students61%
Not economically disadvantaged students64%
Students with disabilities40%
Students without disabilities68%

MathThis District
All Students41%
Female37%
Male44%
Black or African American18%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino24%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)44%
Economically disadvantaged students30%
Not economically disadvantaged students47%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities46%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students60%
Female67%
Male51%
Black or African American36%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino68%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)59%
Economically disadvantaged students48%
Not economically disadvantaged students66%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities68%

MathThis District
All Students42%
Female40%
Male44%
Black or African American9%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino37%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)43%
Economically disadvantaged students32%
Not economically disadvantaged students47%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities49%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students63%
Female61%
Male63%
Black or African American77%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino57%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)62%
Economically disadvantaged students48%
Not economically disadvantaged students69%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities72%

WritingThis District
All Students46%
Female53%
Male40%
Black or African American54%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino46%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)45%
Economically disadvantaged students37%
Not economically disadvantaged students50%
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities55%

MathThis District
All Students46%
Female41%
Male52%
Black or African American23%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino51%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)47%
Economically disadvantaged students36%
Not economically disadvantaged students51%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities56%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students57%
Female61%
Male52%
Black or African American18%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino39%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)60%
Economically disadvantaged students40%
Not economically disadvantaged students67%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities66%

MathThis District
All Students47%
Female47%
Male49%
Black or African American18%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino17%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)50%
Economically disadvantaged students37%
Not economically disadvantaged students55%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities55%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students58%
Female62%
Male54%
Black or African American37%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino50%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)59%
Economically disadvantaged students45%
Not economically disadvantaged students62%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities70%

MathThis District
All Students44%
Female43%
Male44%
Black or African American31%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino35%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)45%
Economically disadvantaged students31%
Not economically disadvantaged students49%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities52%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students58%
Female64%
Male52%
Black or African American50%
Asian80%
Hispanic or Latino55%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)58%
Economically disadvantaged students42%
Not economically disadvantaged students66%
Students with disabilities20%
Students without disabilities70%

WritingThis District
All Students32%
Female42%
Male20%
Black or African American10%
Asian60%
Hispanic or Latino33%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)31%
Economically disadvantaged students27%
Not economically disadvantaged students34%
Students with disabilities5%
Students without disabilities40%

MathThis District
All Students51%
Female54%
Male47%
Black or African American50%
Asian70%
Hispanic or Latino48%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)50%
Economically disadvantaged students40%
Not economically disadvantaged students55%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities62%
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
 50% (2007)
 53% (2006)
 58% (2005)
 52% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2007.

Math
 43% (2007)
 42% (2006)
 41% (2005)
 37% (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 teacher1211
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic84%70%
Hispanic8%17%
Black, not Hispanic4%9%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<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 program33%35%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$12,804$12,667
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%62%
Student and staff support15%14%
Administration7%8%
Other expenditures14%16%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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