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  NECAP Results
 
Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 72% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Math
 63% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 75% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2007.

Math
 73% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 67% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Writing
 67% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2007.

Math
 74% (2007)
 78% (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.

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 School
All Students72%
Female80%
Male65%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)73%
Economically disadvantaged students62%
Not economically disadvantaged students75%
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities81%

MathThis School
All Students63%
Female66%
Male62%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)68%
Economically disadvantaged students56%
Not economically disadvantaged students65%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities72%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students75%
Female72%
Male78%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)77%
Economically disadvantaged students65%
Not economically disadvantaged students79%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities85%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female69%
Male78%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)74%
Economically disadvantaged students65%
Not economically disadvantaged students77%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities83%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students67%
Female70%
Male63%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)69%
Economically disadvantaged students32%
Not economically disadvantaged students83%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities79%

WritingThis School
All Students67%
Female78%
Male53%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)72%
Economically disadvantaged students32%
Not economically disadvantaged students83%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities77%

MathThis School
All Students74%
Female81%
Male66%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)77%
Economically disadvantaged students55%
Not economically disadvantaged students83%
Students with disabilities35%
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.

Testing in Rhode Island: An Overview  

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