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  NECAP Results
 
Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading
 94% (2007)
 83% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Math
 73% (2007)
 76% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 89% (2007)
 95% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2007.

Math
 86% (2007)
 89% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 91% (2007)
 64% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Writing
 84% (2007)
 61% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2007.

Math
 93% (2007)
 79% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 88% (2007)
 75% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math
 85% (2007)
 69% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% 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 Students94%
Female95%
Male93%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)97%
Not economically disadvantaged students100%
Students without disabilities100%

MathThis School
All Students73%
Female68%
Male80%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)73%
Not economically disadvantaged students77%
Students without disabilities83%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis School
All Students89%
Female89%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)87%
Not economically disadvantaged students88%
Students without disabilities95%

MathThis School
All Students86%
Female84%
Male88%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)87%
Not economically disadvantaged students88%
Students without disabilities95%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis School
All Students91%
Female92%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)93%
Not economically disadvantaged students95%
Students without disabilities93%

WritingThis School
All Students84%
Female100%
Male77%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)83%
Not economically disadvantaged students87%
Students without disabilities88%

MathThis School
All Students93%
Female100%
Male90%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)93%
Not economically disadvantaged students95%
Students without disabilities96%
Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis School
All Students88%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)91%
Not economically disadvantaged students88%
Students without disabilities100%

MathThis School
All Students85%
Male83%
Black or African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
American Indian or Alaskan Nativen/a
White (non-Hispanic)91%
Not economically disadvantaged students84%
Students without disabilities91%
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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