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  NECAP Results
 
Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 78% (2007)
 88% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Math
 76% (2007)
 72% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 94% (2007)
 80% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2007.

Math
 69% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 89% (2007)
 87% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Writing
 70% (2007)
 81% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2007.

Math
 82% (2007)
 69% (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 Students78%
Female91%
Male68%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)77%
Not economically disadvantaged students78%
Students without disabilities81%

MathThis School
All Students76%
Female82%
Male72%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)74%
Not economically disadvantaged students76%
Students without disabilities77%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students94%
Female93%
Male95%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)94%
Not economically disadvantaged students94%
Students without disabilities98%

MathThis School
All Students69%
Female58%
Male86%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)69%
Not economically disadvantaged students69%
Students without disabilities74%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students89%
Female89%
Male89%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)91%
Not economically disadvantaged students89%
Students without disabilities91%

WritingThis School
All Students70%
Female93%
Male50%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)73%
Not economically disadvantaged students70%
Students without disabilities71%

MathThis School
All Students82%
Female85%
Male79%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)83%
Not economically disadvantaged students82%
Students without disabilities80%
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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