According to the National Center for Education Statistics, nearly 80 percent of the state’s 9,300 schools are Title 1. That is more than 7,400 campuses. And of that number, just 192 received a 2014-15 High-Performing Title 1 School designation—about 2.5 percent. Four Garland ISD campuses have notched their way into the elite group. Abbett and Roach elementaries, as well as Hillside and Kimberlin Academies for Excellence were recognized by the Texas Education Agency this month.
Each campus received a plaque to show off its High-Performing Title 1 School designation. The award recognizes schools that earn reading and math distinctions on their state accountability ratings. Abbett, Hillside and Roach also received a High-Progress designation for demonstrated improvement, along with the ability to close performance gaps.
“Whether identified as high-performing, high-progress or both, we should be proud of what’s taking place at these schools and what it means for the future of Texas,” said Commissioner of Education Michael Williams in a press release.
GISD’s board of trustees also recognized the accomplished quartet with an Evidence of Excellence award.
Photo courtesy of Kimberlin Academy for Excellence.
Information provided by Garland ISD.