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
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