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80 Metropolitan Avenue
Cranston, RI, 02920
(401) 270-8049
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This is a Public School in the Cranston District under Superintendent Peter Nero and Principal Steven C. Knowlton.
Student Achievement
Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP)
| Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) | Year | AYP Status | Classification | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AYP Status and Classification | 2010-11 | — | — |  |
| AYP Summary Report | 2010-11 | Did Not Make AYP | Insufficient Progress |  |
NECAP Assessments
| NECAP Assessments | Year | % Proficient School | % Proficient State | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th Grade Math | 2011-12 | 27% | 30% |  |
| 11th Grade Reading | 2011-12 | 81% | 76% | |
| 11th Grade Writing | 2011-12 | 51% | 51% | |
| 11th Grade Science | 2010-11 | 33% | 26% | |
SAT Exams (High School)
| SAT Exams (High School) | Year | This School | Statewide | Nationwide | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics Average (out of 800) | 2010-11 | 493 | 482 | 514 | — |
| Reading Average (out of 800) | 2010-11 | 492 | 482 | 497 | — |
| Writing Average (out of 800) | 2010-11 | 492 | 474 | 489 | — |
AP Exams (High School)
| AP Exams (High School) | Year | This School | Statewide | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Exams Taken | 2010-11 | 148 | 4955 | — |
| Number of Students to Take an Exam | 2010-11 | 120 | 3102 | — |
| Exams Scored at College-Level Mastery | 2010-11 | 72 | 2875 | — |
| % Scored at College-Level Mastery | 2010-11 | 49% | 58% | — |
Teaching
Qualifications and Teacher-Student Ratio
| Qualifications and Teacher-Student Ratio | Year | This School | Statewide | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Teachers with Emergency Certification | 2010-11 | 0% | 1% | — |
| Not Highly Qualified Teachers | 2010-11 | 0% | 3% | — |
| Teacher-Student Ratio | 2010-11 | 1:12 | 1:11 | — |
Families and Communities
Student Characteristics
| Student Characteristics | Year | This School | Statewide | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student Eligibility for Subsidized Lunch | 2010-11 | 15% | 43% |  |
| Students from Various Racial/Ethnic Backgrounds | 2010-11 | — | — | |
| Students Receiving ESL/Bilingual Education Services | 2010-11 | <1% | 5% | |
| Students Receiving Special Education Services | 2010-11 | 12% | 16% | |
Safe and Supportive Schools
Attendance
| Attendance | Year | This School | Statewide | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance Rate (High Schools) | 2010-11 | 94% | 92% |  |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 2010-11 | 16% | 18% | — |
Four Year Graduation Rate Students Entering Grade 9 in 2007-08
| Four Year Graduation Rate Students Entering Grade 9 in 2007-08 | Year | This School | Statewide | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Graduated in 2011 | 2010-11 | 88.5% | 77.2% | — |
| Percent Dropped Out | 2010-11 | 3.8% | 12.5% | — |
| Percent Received GED | 2010-11 | 2.1% | 3.0% | — |
| Percent Still in School | 2010-11 | 5.6% | 7.3% | — |
Five Year Graduation Rate Students Entering Grade 9 in 2006-07
| Five Year Graduation Rate Students Entering Grade 9 in 2006-07 | Year | This School | Statewide | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percent Graduated in 2010 | 2010-11 | 87.4% | 76.6% | — |
| Percent Graduated in 2011 | 2010-11 | 2.3% | 3.6% | — |
| Percent Graduated in Five Years | 2010-11 | 89.7% | 80.2% | — |
Incidents of Suspension
| Incidents of Suspension | Year | This School | Statewide | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Incidents (High Schools) | 2009-10 | 597 | 24491 | |
Student Indicators
| Student Indicators | Year | This School | Statewide | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stability Index (High Schools) | 2010-11 | 92% | 85% | — |
| Mobility Index (High Schools) | 2010-11 | 9% | 17% | — |
Funding and Resources
Tax and Spending
| Tax and Spending | Year | This District | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| District Property Value per Student | FY2009 | $659,765.83 | — |
| District Tax Rate per $1000.00 | FY2009 | $19.11 | — |
| District Per Pupil Expenditure | FY2009 | $13,261 | — |
| District Property Tax Capacity | FY2009 | $85 | — |
| District Tax Effort | FY2009 | $121 | — |
| District Median Family Income | FY2009 | $55,241 | — |
Other
SurveyWorks Reports
These reports present the results of the SurveyWorks survey, administered in the spring of 2011. Item responses are reported at the school and state level across five elements that align with Rhode Island's Basic Education Program and Strategic Plan for 2010-2015. These include Teaching and Student Achievement, Families and Communities, Safe and Supportive Schools, and Funding and Resources. These results are designed to help school communities, the public and policy-makers improve the conditions for learning.
Each report contains results for the Student survey at the indicated grade level, and for the Parent and Teacher surveys at all grade levels. Click the links below to download these reports in PDF format.