In December fifteen public schools in Seattle were recognized for outstanding academic improvements in math and reading that put them in the top 5 percent of the highest-improving schools in the state. The Center for Educational Effectiveness and Phi Delta Kappa-Washington Chapter presented the awards. To be a candidate for the award, schools must be performing at least at the state average performance in fourth, seventh and tenth grade reading and math assessments, as measured on the Spring 2010 Measures of Student Progress and High School Proficiency Exam. Schools meeting this requirement were then evaluated on combined reading and math improvement according to state assessments from 2005-2010.
Seattle Public Schools 2009-10 Schools of Distinction:
Beacon Hill International, Catharine Blaine K-8***, Concord International Elementary, Daniel Bagley Elementary**, Frantz Coe Elementary, John Stanford International Elementary**, Olympic Hills Elementary**, Orca K-8**, Thornton Creek Elementary**, West Woodland Elementary**, AS#1 K-8**, Hamilton International Middle, Madison Middle***, McClure Middle and Mercer Middle**.
Repeat winners are noted with ** for two years and *** for three years.
