Two Chattooga County Schools “Beat the Odds” in 2019

Two Chattooga County schools beat the odds in 2019, performing better than statistically expected on the College and Career Ready Performance Index (CCRPI).

To view the full Beating the Odds analysis, visit the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement website here.

“There are three categories that make up the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement “Beating the Odds”. We have schools in all three categories. Chattooga High School and Lyerly Elementary School both “Beat the Odds” when compared to schools with similar characteristics. I could not be more proud of the work that the students, teachers and staff are doing at these two schools.

Chattooga Academy, Leroy Massey Elementary and Summerville Middle School find themselves in the “Within Expected Range” category. This range places schools equal to or below the top confidence level but above the bottom confidence level. This simply means they are in the middle when compared to their counterparts. The administration at each of these three schools has been tasked with continuing the practices that have attributed to improved performance and identify the areas that are hindering improvement. Again, let me say that I am proud of each of these schools and the work that the students, teachers and staff are doing.

We have one school in the District, Menlo Elementary, in the “Below Expected Range” for 2019. I believe that this is an anomaly based on the prior performance of this school. However, returning Principal Paula Buice has worked with her staff to determine what academic areas decreased in performance. I expect through training and a hands on approach to improvement, Menlo School will return to the higher levels of performance it has previously achieved,” Superintendent Hosmer said.