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Coventry

GreatSchools Rating: 8 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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9 Foster Dr./Admin.Bldg.
Coventry, RI 02816
Kent County
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PH: (401) 822-9400

  • Grades PK-12
  • 5738 students
  • 9 schools

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 NECAP Results

Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 78% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Math
 72% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 76% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2007.

Math
 68% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 74% (2007)
 62% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Writing
 61% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2007.

Math
 67% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 68% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

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

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 79% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Math
 65% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 77% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Writing
 66% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 42% in 2007.

Math
 65% (2007)
 62% (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 Students78%
Female82%
Male76%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)78%
Economically disadvantaged students66%
Not economically disadvantaged students81%
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities86%

MathThis District
All Students72%
Female71%
Male73%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)73%
Economically disadvantaged students50%
Not economically disadvantaged students76%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities77%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students76%
Female84%
Male70%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)76%
Economically disadvantaged students63%
Not economically disadvantaged students79%
Students with disabilities39%
Students without disabilities83%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female69%
Male67%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)69%
Economically disadvantaged students49%
Not economically disadvantaged students73%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities73%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students74%
Female81%
Male66%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)74%
Economically disadvantaged students57%
Not economically disadvantaged students78%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities84%

WritingThis District
All Students61%
Female72%
Male48%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)61%
Economically disadvantaged students42%
Not economically disadvantaged students66%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities70%

MathThis District
All Students67%
Female71%
Male62%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)67%
Economically disadvantaged students49%
Not economically disadvantaged students71%
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities75%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students68%
Female70%
Male66%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)68%
Economically disadvantaged students53%
Not economically disadvantaged students71%
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities77%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Female55%
Male66%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)62%
Economically disadvantaged students45%
Not economically disadvantaged students65%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities70%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students79%
Female82%
Male77%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)80%
Economically disadvantaged students61%
Not economically disadvantaged students82%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities87%

MathThis District
All Students65%
Female64%
Male66%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)65%
Economically disadvantaged students51%
Not economically disadvantaged students67%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities74%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students77%
Female82%
Male74%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)77%
Economically disadvantaged students66%
Not economically disadvantaged students79%
Students with disabilities37%
Students without disabilities86%

WritingThis District
All Students66%
Female77%
Male57%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)67%
Economically disadvantaged students49%
Not economically disadvantaged students68%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities75%

MathThis District
All Students65%
Female60%
Male68%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)65%
Economically disadvantaged students46%
Not economically disadvantaged students67%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities74%
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
 60% (2007)
 62% (2006)
 54% (2005)
 59% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2007.

Math
 52% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 55% (2005)
 59% (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 Hispanic96%70%
Black, not Hispanic1%9%
Hispanic1%17%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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$10,962$12,667
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional68%62%
Student and staff support9%14%
Administration8%8%
Other expenditures15%16%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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