GreatSchools: Involved Parents. Successful Kids
Image of pencil and books on table

LEARN ABOUT THIS SCHOOL'S:


 
  NECAP Results
 
Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 6

Reading
 73% (2007)
 86% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 75% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 81% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Math
 76% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 76% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Writing
 54% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 42% in 2007.

Math
 69% (2007)
 73% (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

Compare with test results from nearby schools  

Back to top >
  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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students73%
Female76%
Male72%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)77%
Economically disadvantaged students32%
Not economically disadvantaged students82%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities86%

MathThis School
All Students75%
Female73%
Male78%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)78%
Economically disadvantaged students44%
Not economically disadvantaged students82%
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities90%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students81%
Female86%
Male79%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)82%
Economically disadvantaged students50%
Not economically disadvantaged students87%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities89%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female82%
Male71%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)78%
Economically disadvantaged students50%
Not economically disadvantaged students80%
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities84%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students76%
Female84%
Male69%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)76%
Economically disadvantaged students50%
Not economically disadvantaged students79%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities89%

WritingThis School
All Students54%
Female68%
Male43%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)56%
Economically disadvantaged students38%
Not economically disadvantaged students57%
Students with disabilities3%
Students without disabilities68%

MathThis 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)71%
Economically disadvantaged students37%
Not economically disadvantaged students73%
Students with disabilities14%
Students without disabilities84%
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  

Back to top >
How challenging is Broad Rock Middle School?