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  NECAP Results
 
Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 5

Reading
 61% (2008)
 67% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 66% in 2008.

Writing
 45% (2008)
 44% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 53% in 2008.

Math
 66% (2008)
 70% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6

Reading
 66% (2008)
 74% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 62% in 2008.

Math
 70% (2008)
 68% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7

Reading
 61% (2008)
 51% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 67% in 2008.

Math
 65% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Math was 49% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8

Reading
 51% (2008)
 61% (2007)
 67% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 61% in 2008.

Science
 16% (2008)
The state average for Science was 18% in 2008.

Writing
 35% (2008)
 36% (2007)
 57% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 41% in 2008.

Math
 53% (2008)
 59% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Math was 48% in 2008.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science.
  • 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 5
ReadingThis School
All Students61%
Female56%
Male64%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)61%
Economically disadvantaged students43%
Not economically disadvantaged students66%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities70%

WritingThis School
All Students45%
Female51%
Male40%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)46%
Economically disadvantaged students37%
Not economically disadvantaged students48%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities54%

MathThis School
All Students66%
Female55%
Male76%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)66%
Economically disadvantaged students47%
Not economically disadvantaged students72%
Students with disabilities29%
Students without disabilities77%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students66%
Female78%
Male56%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)67%
Economically disadvantaged students40%
Not economically disadvantaged students71%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities79%

MathThis School
All Students70%
Female79%
Male64%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)72%
Economically disadvantaged students44%
Not economically disadvantaged students76%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities85%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 7
ReadingThis School
All Students61%
Female70%
Male50%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)61%
Economically disadvantaged students53%
Not economically disadvantaged students63%
Students with disabilities27%
Students without disabilities67%

MathThis School
All Students65%
Female69%
Male59%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)64%
Economically disadvantaged students53%
Not economically disadvantaged students68%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities72%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Grade 8
ReadingThis School
All Students51%
Female58%
Male44%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)51%
Economically disadvantaged students33%
Not economically disadvantaged students57%
Students with disabilities19%
Students without disabilities58%

WritingThis School
All Students35%
Female43%
Male28%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)37%
Economically disadvantaged students19%
Not economically disadvantaged students41%
Students with disabilities16%
Students without disabilities41%

MathThis School
All Students53%
Female50%
Male55%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)54%
Economically disadvantaged students46%
Not economically disadvantaged students55%
Students with disabilities26%
Students without disabilities59%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

About the Tests

  • In 2007-2008 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science.
  • 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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