Eight Georgia public
schools recognized
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September
29, 2015
-- Eight Georgia public schools were named 2015 National Blue Ribbon Schools
today by the U.S. Department of Education.
Blue
Ribbon Schools are chosen in two categories (see the full
criteria descriptions):
All
schools are recognized in one of two performance categories, based on all
student scores, subgroup student scores and graduation rates:
- Exemplary
High Performing Schools
are among their state’s highest performing schools as measured by state
assessments or nationally normed tests. Student subgroup performance and
high school graduation rates are also at the highest levels.
- Exemplary
Achievement Gap Closing Schools
are among their state’s highest performing schools in closing achievement
gaps between a school’s subgroups and all students over the past five
years. Student subgroup performance and high school graduation rates for
each subgroup are at high levels.
I
commend these eight schools for their outstanding student performance,"
said State School Superintendent Richard Woods. “We have many schools that are
doing a great job preparing students for a bright future, but these schools
rose to the top and are very deserving of this recognition."
The U.S. Department of Education will honor 285
public and 50 private schools at a recognition ceremony on Nov. 9-10 in
Washington, D.C. In its 33-year history, the National Blue Ribbon
Schools Program has bestowed this coveted award on more than 8,000 of
America’s schools.
One
Georgia private school was also named a National Blue Ribbon Schools. The
selection process for private schools is different. For more information, go to
http://www.capenet.org/brs.html.
2015 GEORGIA BLUE RIBBON SCHOOLS
Public
KIPP
STRIVE Academy, Atlanta Public
Schools
Alexander
II Math & Science Magnet, Bibb County
Hoboken
Elementary, Brantley County
Clairemont
Elementary, City Schools of Decatur
Johns
Creek Elementary, Forsyth County
Davidson
Fine Arts, Richmond County
Esther
F. Garrison School of Visual and Performing Arts, Savannah-Chatham County
Rosemont
Elementary School, Troup County
Private
First
Presbyterian Day School
