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Warwick

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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34 Warwick Lake Avenue
Warwick, RI 02889
Kent County
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PH: (401) 734-3100

  • Grades PK-12
  • 11,426 students
  • 26 schools

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 NECAP Results

Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 77% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Math
 70% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 72% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2007.

Math
 60% (2007)
 63% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 78% (2007)
 71% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Writing
 64% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2007.

Math
 68% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 76% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 64% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 67% (2007)
 65% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Math
 54% (2007)
 56% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 64% (2007)
 59% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Writing
 51% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 42% in 2007.

Math
 50% (2007)
 51% (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 Students77%
Female83%
Male70%
Black or African American76%
Asian83%
Hispanic or Latino61%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)77%
Economically disadvantaged students61%
Not economically disadvantaged students81%
Students with disabilities46%
Students without disabilities82%

MathThis District
All Students70%
Female67%
Male72%
Black or African American68%
Asian76%
Hispanic or Latino60%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)70%
Economically disadvantaged students58%
Not economically disadvantaged students73%
Students with disabilities50%
Students without disabilities73%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students72%
Female78%
Male66%
Black or African American63%
Asian77%
Hispanic or Latino69%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)72%
Economically disadvantaged students60%
Not economically disadvantaged students75%
Students with disabilities35%
Students without disabilities80%

MathThis District
All Students60%
Female59%
Male61%
Black or African American64%
Asian71%
Hispanic or Latino48%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)61%
Economically disadvantaged students51%
Not economically disadvantaged students64%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities67%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students78%
Female79%
Male76%
Black or African American69%
Asian66%
Hispanic or Latino50%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)79%
Economically disadvantaged students65%
Not economically disadvantaged students82%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities86%

WritingThis District
All Students64%
Female73%
Male57%
Black or African American53%
Asian66%
Hispanic or Latino44%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)65%
Economically disadvantaged students46%
Not economically disadvantaged students70%
Students with disabilities25%
Students without disabilities73%

MathThis District
All Students68%
Female68%
Male67%
Black or African American63%
Asian64%
Hispanic or Latino43%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)69%
Economically disadvantaged students53%
Not economically disadvantaged students73%
Students with disabilities38%
Students without disabilities74%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students76%
Female81%
Male71%
Black or African American62%
Asian79%
Hispanic or Latino64%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)76%
Economically disadvantaged students64%
Not economically disadvantaged students81%
Students with disabilities34%
Students without disabilities85%

MathThis District
All Students64%
Female67%
Male62%
Black or African American60%
Asian72%
Hispanic or Latino45%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)65%
Economically disadvantaged students49%
Not economically disadvantaged students70%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities73%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students67%
Female76%
Male59%
Black or African American58%
Asian50%
Hispanic or Latino54%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)69%
Economically disadvantaged students48%
Not economically disadvantaged students75%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities76%

MathThis District
All Students54%
Female54%
Male53%
Black or African American42%
Asian58%
Hispanic or Latino24%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)56%
Economically disadvantaged students33%
Not economically disadvantaged students62%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities62%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students64%
Female71%
Male57%
Black or African American44%
Asian69%
Hispanic or Latino37%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)65%
Economically disadvantaged students51%
Not economically disadvantaged students68%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities72%

WritingThis District
All Students51%
Female65%
Male38%
Black or African American25%
Asian56%
Hispanic or Latino33%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)52%
Economically disadvantaged students38%
Not economically disadvantaged students56%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities59%

MathThis District
All Students50%
Female49%
Male50%
Black or African American19%
Asian57%
Hispanic or Latino23%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)51%
Economically disadvantaged students30%
Not economically disadvantaged students56%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities57%
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
 49% (2007)
 55% (2006)
 53% (2005)
 55% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2007.

Math
 44% (2007)
 47% (2006)
 46% (2005)
 48% (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 teacher1111
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic91%70%
Hispanic3%17%
Black, not Hispanic2%9%
Asian/Pacific Islander2%3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Unspecified1%n/a
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Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program22%35%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$13,079$12,667
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional61%62%
Student and staff support15%14%
Administration7%8%
Other expenditures16%16%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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