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Cranston

GreatSchools Rating: 6 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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845 Park Avenue
Cranston, RI 02910
Providence County
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PH: (401) 270-8170

  • Grades PK-12
  • 10,905 students
  • 24 schools

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 NECAP Results

Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 72% (2007)
 68% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Math
 59% (2007)
 47% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 71% (2007)
 70% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2007.

Math
 54% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 77% (2007)
 73% (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
 61% (2007)
 55% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 72% (2007)
 66% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 52% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 64% (2007)
 60% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Math
 55% (2007)
 50% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 64% (2007)
 58% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Writing
 50% (2007)
 48% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 42% in 2007.

Math
 46% (2007)
 41% (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 Students72%
Female78%
Male65%
Black or African American78%
Asian77%
Hispanic or Latino53%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)75%
Economically disadvantaged students65%
Not economically disadvantaged students75%
Students with disabilities47%
Students without disabilities76%
Currently receiving LEP services33%

MathThis District
All Students59%
Female58%
Male61%
Black or African American53%
Asian59%
Hispanic or Latino44%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)62%
Economically disadvantaged students52%
Not economically disadvantaged students63%
Students with disabilities42%
Students without disabilities63%
Currently receiving LEP services26%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students71%
Female77%
Male66%
Black or African American53%
Asian71%
Hispanic or Latino47%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)76%
Economically disadvantaged students52%
Not economically disadvantaged students79%
Students with disabilities43%
Students without disabilities78%
Currently receiving LEP services21%

MathThis District
All Students54%
Female51%
Male56%
Black or African American28%
Asian51%
Hispanic or Latino41%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)58%
Economically disadvantaged students40%
Not economically disadvantaged students59%
Students with disabilities34%
Students without disabilities58%
Currently receiving LEP services44%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students77%
Female82%
Male73%
Black or African American60%
Asian68%
Hispanic or Latino65%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)81%
Economically disadvantaged students62%
Not economically disadvantaged students83%
Students with disabilities48%
Students without disabilities85%
Currently receiving LEP services40%

WritingThis District
All Students64%
Female72%
Male57%
Black or African American46%
Asian59%
Hispanic or Latino46%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)68%
Economically disadvantaged students51%
Not economically disadvantaged students68%
Students with disabilities34%
Students without disabilities71%
Currently receiving LEP services28%

MathThis District
All Students61%
Female59%
Male62%
Black or African American41%
Asian62%
Hispanic or Latino46%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)65%
Economically disadvantaged students45%
Not economically disadvantaged students68%
Students with disabilities32%
Students without disabilities68%
Currently receiving LEP services25%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students72%
Female75%
Male68%
Black or African American34%
Asian76%
Hispanic or Latino58%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)76%
Economically disadvantaged students55%
Not economically disadvantaged students79%
Students with disabilities37%
Students without disabilities80%
Currently receiving LEP services35%

MathThis District
All Students52%
Female50%
Male52%
Black or African American25%
Asian64%
Hispanic or Latino32%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)55%
Economically disadvantaged students34%
Not economically disadvantaged students59%
Students with disabilities24%
Students without disabilities58%
Currently receiving LEP services18%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students64%
Female67%
Male61%
Black or African American70%
Asian61%
Hispanic or Latino48%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)67%
Economically disadvantaged students48%
Not economically disadvantaged students70%
Students with disabilities33%
Students without disabilities71%
Currently receiving LEP services23%

MathThis District
All Students55%
Female53%
Male57%
Black or African American47%
Asian57%
Hispanic or Latino37%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)58%
Economically disadvantaged students39%
Not economically disadvantaged students61%
Students with disabilities22%
Students without disabilities62%
Currently receiving LEP services20%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students64%
Female69%
Male61%
Black or African American53%
Asian57%
Hispanic or Latino56%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)68%
Economically disadvantaged students49%
Not economically disadvantaged students71%
Students with disabilities21%
Students without disabilities74%
Currently receiving LEP services14%

WritingThis District
All Students50%
Female61%
Male39%
Black or African American29%
Asian40%
Hispanic or Latino40%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)52%
Economically disadvantaged students34%
Not economically disadvantaged students55%
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities58%
Currently receiving LEP services7%

MathThis District
All Students46%
Female44%
Male47%
Black or African American34%
Asian49%
Hispanic or Latino28%
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)49%
Economically disadvantaged students27%
Not economically disadvantaged students53%
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities53%
Currently receiving LEP services3%
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
 51% (2007)
 57% (2006)
 55% (2005)
 60% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2007.

Math
 39% (2007)
 39% (2006)
 43% (2005)
 44% (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 teacher1011
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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic78%70%
Hispanic11%17%
Asian/Pacific Islander6%3%
Black, not Hispanic4%9%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
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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 program23%35%
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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$11,667$12,667
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional63%62%
Student and staff support12%14%
Administration9%8%
Other expenditures16%16%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006
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