Dear Mitchell School Parents, Guardians and Staff,
The Michigan Department of Education (MDE) has released Scorecards and Top-to-Bottom rankings of the state's public schools based on the results of 2013-14 standardized tests. The State of Michigan uses the scores from these tests to determine whether a school is meeting Michigan School Proficiency Targets and where it ranks in the "Top to Bottom" list of schools based on their performance.
As a result of their ranking, schools may receive the designation of Reward, Focus or Priority school. Reward and Priority labels deal with schools ranked in the top or bottom 5 percent of all schools in the state. Reward schools are in the top 5% of the top-to-bottom ranking. Priority schools are in the bottom 5% of the top-to-bottom ranking.
However, the Focus label compares the school to itself. Essentially the highest performing students are compared to the lowest performing students within a single school building to determine an inner-school achievement gap. A Focus school label does not necessarily imply low achievement for a school as a whole.
We are extremely pleased to share that Mitchell School is no longer considered a Focus School by the Michigan Department of Education due to the hard work and achievement of students, faculty and administration as measure by the 2013-14 MEAP assessment.
We couldn't be more proud!
This accomplishment is the direct result of sustained attention on achievement, high expectations, thoughtful school improvement planning and excellent classroom instruction. The many benefits gained from the Mitchell/ Scarlett School Partnership with the University of Michigan School contributed to this excellence, as well.
Parents, thank you for your tremendous partnership in the achievement success of your child.
Congratulations, Mitchell School!!!
Sincerely,
Dr. Jeanice Kerr Swift, Superintendent, and
Lee Ann Dickinson-Kelley, Assistant Superintendent for K-12 Instruction
Cc/Kevin Karr, Principal
Matt Hilton, Interim Principal
