Elementary School Achieves Big Gains on Michigan Educational Assessment Program

North Godwin Elementary School, Wyoming, Michigan (MI)

Abstract:

DETAILS: School Profile: 400 students in grades: K-5; Demographics: Urban, Free/reduced lunch: 68%, Limited English proficiency: 21%; Race/Ethnicity: White: 57%, American Indian or Alaska Native: 0.1%, Asian or Pacific Islander: 6%, Black or African American: 13%, Hispanic or Latino: 23%.

RESULTS: After implementing Accelerated Reader and Accelerated Math with best practices, the percentage of 4th-grade students who achieved a satisfactory reading score on the Michigan Educational Assessment Program rose 21.8 points; the math score increased by 17.1 points.

REPORTING EDUCATOR: Tom Livezey, district instructional technology specialist.

The full report is available online.

Publication Date:
08/23/2002