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  NECAP Results
 
Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 70% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Math
 52% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 60% (2007)
 73% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2007.

Math
 42% (2007)
 53% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 65% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Writing
 48% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2007.

Math
 57% (2007)
 54% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% 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 School
All Students70%
Female75%
Male65%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)75%
Economically disadvantaged students46%
Not economically disadvantaged students81%
Students with disabilities23%
Students without disabilities81%

MathThis School
All Students52%
Female59%
Male45%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)56%
Economically disadvantaged students32%
Not economically disadvantaged students61%
Students with disabilities8%
Students without disabilities62%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students60%
Female68%
Male52%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)62%
Economically disadvantaged students37%
Not economically disadvantaged students69%
Students with disabilities34%
Students without disabilities70%

MathThis School
All Students42%
Female44%
Male42%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)45%
Economically disadvantaged students21%
Not economically disadvantaged students51%
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities48%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students65%
Female57%
Male71%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)66%
Economically disadvantaged students50%
Not economically disadvantaged students68%
Students without disabilities73%

WritingThis School
All Students48%
Female48%
Male48%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)49%
Economically disadvantaged students30%
Not economically disadvantaged students53%
Students without disabilities53%

MathThis School
All Students57%
Female43%
Male67%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)57%
Economically disadvantaged students40%
Not economically disadvantaged students61%
Students without disabilities66%
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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