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  NECAP Results
 
Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 6

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

Math
 61% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 50% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Math
 47% (2007)
 43% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 51% (2007)
 45% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Writing
 37% (2007)
 34% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 42% in 2007.

Math
 45% (2007)
 45% (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 6
ReadingThis School
All Students60%
Female65%
Male54%
Black or African American47%
Asian65%
Hispanic or Latino56%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)77%
Economically disadvantaged students52%
Not economically disadvantaged students72%
Students with disabilities18%
Students without disabilities68%

MathThis School
All Students61%
Female62%
Male61%
Black or African American42%
Asian80%
Hispanic or Latino57%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)76%
Economically disadvantaged students54%
Not economically disadvantaged students72%
Students with disabilities15%
Students without disabilities70%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students50%
Female56%
Male43%
Black or African American49%
Asian55%
Hispanic or Latino45%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)65%
Economically disadvantaged students48%
Not economically disadvantaged students55%
Students with disabilities4%
Students without disabilities57%

MathThis School
All Students47%
Female53%
Male42%
Black or African American36%
Asian54%
Hispanic or Latino46%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)64%
Economically disadvantaged students46%
Not economically disadvantaged students51%
Students with disabilities7%
Students without disabilities54%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students51%
Female60%
Male39%
Black or African American41%
Asian61%
Hispanic or Latino46%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)67%
Economically disadvantaged students51%
Not economically disadvantaged students52%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities59%

WritingThis School
All Students37%
Female48%
Male19%
Black or African American23%
Asian52%
Hispanic or Latino31%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)55%
Economically disadvantaged students37%
Not economically disadvantaged students35%
Students with disabilities4%
Students without disabilities42%

MathThis School
All Students45%
Female52%
Male34%
Black or African American37%
Asian68%
Hispanic or Latino35%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)62%
Economically disadvantaged students43%
Not economically disadvantaged students46%
Students with disabilities2%
Students without disabilities52%
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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