About the NECAP
What is it?
The New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in reading and math in grades 3 through 8 and 11. In grades 5, 8, and 11 students are assessed in writing.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: substantially below proficient, partially proficient, proficient, and proficient with distinction. The goal is for students to score at or above the proficient level.
Math
New England Common Assessment Program Results (2008)
Reading
New England Common Assessment Program Results (2008)
Writing
New England Common Assessment Program Results (2008)
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Math
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Reading
New England Common Assessment Program Results (2009)
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Writing
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Math
New England Common Assessment Program Results (2010)
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Reading
New England Common Assessment Program Results (2010)
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Writing
New England Common Assessment Program Results (2010)
