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Westerly

This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

15 Highland Avenue
Westerly, RI 02891
Washington County
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PH: (401) 348-2700

Grades PK-12
3502 students
7 schools

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NECAP Results

Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

80% (2007)

72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Math

63% (2007)

55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

74% (2007)

69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2007.

Math

66% (2007)

57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

71% (2007)

66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Writing

58% (2007)

56% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2007.

Math

63% (2007)

58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

75% (2007)

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

Math

64% (2007)

53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

67% (2007)

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

Math

58% (2007)

50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

73% (2007)

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

Writing

52% (2007)

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

Math

61% (2007)

48% (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

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

Reading	This District
All Students	80%
Female	85%
Male	75%
Black or African American	n/a
Asian	100%
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	78%
Economically disadvantaged students	81%
Not economically disadvantaged students	79%
Students with disabilities	44%
Students without disabilities	85%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	61%
Male	66%
Black or African American	n/a
Asian	53%
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	64%
Economically disadvantaged students	56%
Not economically disadvantaged students	67%
Students with disabilities	27%
Students without disabilities	68%

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	74%
Female	78%
Male	68%
Black or African American	n/a
Asian	80%
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	74%
Economically disadvantaged students	54%
Not economically disadvantaged students	80%
Students with disabilities	35%
Students without disabilities	81%

Math	This District
All Students	66%
Female	60%
Male	70%
Black or African American	n/a
Asian	73%
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	65%
Economically disadvantaged students	47%
Not economically disadvantaged students	72%
Students with disabilities	38%
Students without disabilities	71%

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	71%
Female	73%
Male	68%
Black or African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	72%
Economically disadvantaged students	67%
Not economically disadvantaged students	72%
Students with disabilities	33%
Students without disabilities	80%

Writing	This District
All Students	58%
Female	67%
Male	47%
Black or African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	57%
Economically disadvantaged students	53%
Not economically disadvantaged students	59%
Students with disabilities	16%
Students without disabilities	68%

Math	This District
All Students	63%
Female	58%
Male	67%
Black or African American	n/a
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	64%
Economically disadvantaged students	57%
Not economically disadvantaged students	64%
Students with disabilities	33%
Students without disabilities	70%

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	75%
Female	84%
Male	66%
Black or African American	n/a
Asian	47%
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	77%
Economically disadvantaged students	41%
Not economically disadvantaged students	83%
Students with disabilities	34%
Students without disabilities	81%
Currently receiving LEP services	0%

Math	This District
All Students	64%
Female	68%
Male	61%
Black or African American	n/a
Asian	71%
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	63%
Economically disadvantaged students	50%
Not economically disadvantaged students	68%
Students with disabilities	21%
Students without disabilities	71%
Currently receiving LEP services	40%

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	67%
Female	71%
Male	64%
Black or African American	n/a
Asian	47%
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	69%
Economically disadvantaged students	35%
Not economically disadvantaged students	76%
Students with disabilities	24%
Students without disabilities	74%

Math	This District
All Students	58%
Female	55%
Male	60%
Black or African American	n/a
Asian	47%
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	60%
Economically disadvantaged students	35%
Not economically disadvantaged students	65%
Students with disabilities	12%
Students without disabilities	66%

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	73%
Female	78%
Male	68%
Black or African American	64%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	75%
Economically disadvantaged students	54%
Not economically disadvantaged students	77%
Students with disabilities	24%
Students without disabilities	80%

Writing	This District
All Students	52%
Female	61%
Male	42%
Black or African American	36%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	55%
Economically disadvantaged students	24%
Not economically disadvantaged students	59%
Students with disabilities	9%
Students without disabilities	58%

Math	This District
All Students	61%
Female	62%
Male	61%
Black or African American	54%
Asian	n/a
Hispanic or Latino	n/a
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	63%
Economically disadvantaged students	35%
Not economically disadvantaged students	68%
Students with disabilities	9%
Students without disabilities	69%

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

NSRE Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 11

English Language Arts

59% (2007)

63% (2006)

66% (2005)

59% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2007.

Math

49% (2007)

51% (2006)

59% (2005)

50% (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

See Rhode Island's state standards

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Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	10	11

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
White, not Hispanic	89%	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	5%	3%
Black, not Hispanic	2%	9%
Hispanic	2%	17%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	1%	<1%
Unspecified	1%	n/a

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	23%	35%

The Achievement Gap: Is Your School Helping All Students? >

Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$13,436	$12,667

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	59%	62%
Student and staff support	16%	14%
Administration	7%	8%
Other expenditures	17%	16%

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