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This district's rating is based on its schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more >

797 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
Providence County
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PH: (401) 456-9211

Grades PK-12
25,284 students
55 schools

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NECAP Results

Scale: % at and above proficient

Grade 3

Reading

41% (2007)

32% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Math

34% (2007)

23% (2006)
The state average for Math was 56% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading

39% (2007)

31% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 63% in 2007.

Math

32% (2007)

25% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading

39% (2007)

36% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 65% in 2007.

Writing

27% (2007)

37% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 51% in 2007.

Math

37% (2007)

31% (2006)
The state average for Math was 57% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading

40% (2007)

30% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 64% in 2007.

Math

33% (2007)

22% (2006)
The state average for Math was 54% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading

31% (2007)

26% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Math

28% (2007)

19% (2006)
The state average for Math was 51% in 2007.

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading

34% (2007)

24% (2006)
The state average for Reading was 59% in 2007.

Writing

21% (2007)

22% (2006)
The state average for Writing was 42% in 2007.

Math

25% (2007)

20% (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

See Rhode Island's state standards

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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

Reading	This District
All Students	41%
Female	45%
Male	36%
Black or African American	41%
Asian	46%
Hispanic or Latino	37%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	27%
White (non-Hispanic)	60%
Economically disadvantaged students	39%
Not economically disadvantaged students	44%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students without disabilities	44%
Currently receiving LEP services	16%

Math	This District
All Students	34%
Female	30%
Male	36%
Black or African American	30%
Asian	43%
Hispanic or Latino	31%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	20%
White (non-Hispanic)	47%
Economically disadvantaged students	32%
Not economically disadvantaged students	38%
Students with disabilities	21%
Students without disabilities	35%
Currently receiving LEP services	19%

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading	This District
All Students	39%
Female	45%
Male	32%
Black or African American	39%
Asian	52%
Hispanic or Latino	34%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	57%
White (non-Hispanic)	50%
Economically disadvantaged students	37%
Not economically disadvantaged students	47%
Students with disabilities	14%
Students without disabilities	45%
Currently receiving LEP services	10%

Math	This District
All Students	32%
Female	30%
Male	34%
Black or African American	25%
Asian	47%
Hispanic or Latino	31%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	34%
White (non-Hispanic)	40%
Economically disadvantaged students	32%
Not economically disadvantaged students	37%
Students with disabilities	19%
Students without disabilities	36%
Currently receiving LEP services	14%

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading	This District
All Students	39%
Female	42%
Male	35%
Black or African American	34%
Asian	51%
Hispanic or Latino	36%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	54%
Economically disadvantaged students	37%
Not economically disadvantaged students	45%
Students with disabilities	13%
Students without disabilities	45%
Currently receiving LEP services	10%

Writing	This District
All Students	27%
Female	33%
Male	22%
Black or African American	23%
Asian	48%
Hispanic or Latino	26%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	35%
Economically disadvantaged students	26%
Not economically disadvantaged students	32%
Students with disabilities	8%
Students without disabilities	32%
Currently receiving LEP services	7%

Math	This District
All Students	37%
Female	36%
Male	37%
Black or African American	28%
Asian	50%
Hispanic or Latino	36%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	n/a
White (non-Hispanic)	51%
Economically disadvantaged students	37%
Not economically disadvantaged students	39%
Students with disabilities	14%
Students without disabilities	43%
Currently receiving LEP services	11%

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading	This District
All Students	40%
Female	47%
Male	33%
Black or African American	41%
Asian	53%
Hispanic or Latino	37%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	37%
White (non-Hispanic)	51%
Economically disadvantaged students	41%
Not economically disadvantaged students	40%
Students with disabilities	10%
Students without disabilities	49%
Currently receiving LEP services	9%

Math	This District
All Students	33%
Female	34%
Male	32%
Black or African American	27%
Asian	53%
Hispanic or Latino	31%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	19%
White (non-Hispanic)	46%
Economically disadvantaged students	33%
Not economically disadvantaged students	34%
Students with disabilities	11%
Students without disabilities	39%
Currently receiving LEP services	15%

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading	This District
All Students	31%
Female	33%
Male	28%
Black or African American	30%
Asian	43%
Hispanic or Latino	28%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	57%
White (non-Hispanic)	40%
Economically disadvantaged students	32%
Not economically disadvantaged students	29%
Students with disabilities	6%
Students without disabilities	37%
Currently receiving LEP services	1%

Math	This District
All Students	28%
Female	27%
Male	29%
Black or African American	25%
Asian	41%
Hispanic or Latino	26%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	50%
White (non-Hispanic)	37%
Economically disadvantaged students	29%
Not economically disadvantaged students	26%
Students with disabilities	5%
Students without disabilities	34%
Currently receiving LEP services	2%

Source: RI Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading	This District
All Students	34%
Female	40%
Male	27%
Black or African American	32%
Asian	46%
Hispanic or Latino	32%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	35%
White (non-Hispanic)	42%
Economically disadvantaged students	37%
Not economically disadvantaged students	29%
Students with disabilities	6%
Students without disabilities	41%
Currently receiving LEP services	3%

Writing	This District
All Students	21%
Female	29%
Male	11%
Black or African American	20%
Asian	29%
Hispanic or Latino	18%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	12%
White (non-Hispanic)	31%
Economically disadvantaged students	23%
Not economically disadvantaged students	15%
Students with disabilities	3%
Students without disabilities	24%
Currently receiving LEP services	1%

Math	This District
All Students	25%
Female	28%
Male	23%
Black or African American	21%
Asian	44%
Hispanic or Latino	22%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	18%
White (non-Hispanic)	39%
Economically disadvantaged students	27%
Not economically disadvantaged students	23%
Students with disabilities	4%
Students without disabilities	30%
Currently receiving LEP services	4%

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

NSRE Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 11

English Language Arts

36% (2007)

35% (2006)

33% (2005)

34% (2004)
The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2007.

Math

23% (2007)

21% (2006)

23% (2005)

23% (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

See Rhode Island's state standards

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Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students per FTE teacher	11	11

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Students

Student Ethnicity

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Ethnicity	This District	State Average
Hispanic	57%	17%
Black, not Hispanic	22%	9%
White, not Hispanic	13%	70%
Asian/Pacific Islander	6%	3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native	<1%	<1%
Unspecified	1%	n/a

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Student Economic Level

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
	This District	State Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program	78%	35%

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Spending Per Pupil

		This District	State Average
Total per pupil expenditures		$14,069	$12,667

Source: NCES, 2005-2006
Breakdown By Expenditure
Instructional	55%	62%
Student and staff support	20%	14%
Administration	9%	8%
Other expenditures	17%	16%

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