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  NECAP Results
 
Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 87% (2007)
 74% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Math
 81% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 69% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2007.

Math
 58% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 85% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Writing
 69% (2007)
 49% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2007.

Math
 82% (2007)
 52% (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 Students87%
Female83%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)85%
Economically disadvantaged students77%
Not economically disadvantaged students89%
Students without disabilities88%

MathThis School
All Students81%
Female76%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)81%
Economically disadvantaged students61%
Not economically disadvantaged students87%
Students without disabilities81%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students69%
Female78%
Male65%
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 students73%
Students with disabilities55%
Students without disabilities72%

MathThis School
All Students58%
Female55%
Male59%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)57%
Economically disadvantaged students51%
Not economically disadvantaged students60%
Students with disabilities45%
Students without disabilities60%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students85%
Female78%
Male91%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)84%
Economically disadvantaged students67%
Not economically disadvantaged students90%
Students with disabilities64%
Students without disabilities90%

WritingThis School
All Students69%
Female71%
Male68%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)68%
Economically disadvantaged students55%
Not economically disadvantaged students74%
Students with disabilities36%
Students without disabilities77%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female81%
Male82%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)83%
Economically disadvantaged students61%
Not economically disadvantaged students89%
Students with disabilities57%
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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