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Schools of Excellence Named
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For more information:
Dana Tofig, public information officer, GaDOE,
(404) 463-1487
dtofig@doe.k12.ga.us
State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox named the 2006 Georgia Schools of Excellence on March 9, 2006. These 20 schools come from all over the state and include 17 elementary schools, two middle schools and a high school.
"These are the schools that are getting it done," Superintendent Cox said. "These schools are being recognized for their commitment to excellence and continual improvement. Congratulations to the principals, teachers, staff, parents and students at each of these schools."
This is the 26th year that the Georgia Department of Education has awarded the Schools of Excellence and the third year that the winners have been chosen using criteria closely aligned with No Child Left Behind. The Schools of Excellence are chosen from two categories:
- Those that finished in the top 10 percent for student achievement in reading/language arts and math.
- Those that showed the greatest gains for student achievement in reading/language arts and math over three years.
To learn more about the Schools of Excellence program and the criteria used to pick the winners, click here. The 2006 Schools of Excellence annual banquet will be held Friday, May 5, 2006 at the Georgia World Congress Center.
2006 Schools of Excellence (by Congressional District*)
District 1
- Top 10%: Howard ES, Chatham County
- Greatest Gains: Marshpoint ES, Chatham County
District 2
- Top 10%: Robert Cross Fundamental Magnet School (Middle School), Dougherty County
- Greatest Gains: Hannan ES, Muscogee County
District 4
- Top 10%: Evansdale ES, DeKalb County
- Greatest Gains: Midvale ES, DeKalb County
District 5
- Top 10%: Sarah Smith ES, Atlanta City
- Greatest Gains: Gideons ES, Atlanta City
District 6
- Top 10%: Tritt ES, Cobb County
- Greatest Gains: Northwestern MS, Fulton County
District 7
- Top 10%: Settles Bridge ES, Forsyth County
- Greatest Gains: Midway ES, Forsyth County
District 8
- Top 10%: Kedron ES, Fayette County
- Greatest Gains: Arnco-Sargent ES, Coweta County
District 10
- Top 10%: Chattahoochee ES, Forsyth County
- Greatest Gains: Ringgold ES, Catoosa County
District 11
- Greatest Gains: West End ES, Rome City
District 12
- Top 10%: A.R. Johnson Magnet HS, Richmond County
- Greatest Gains: Stilson ES, Bulloch County
District 13
- Greatest Gains: Lilburn ES, Gwinnett County
* Some districts did not have a winner in any category or in just one category. |
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