Six public schools from Seattle have been 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 schools are:
- Greenwood Elementary School
- Hamilton International Middle School
- Jane Addams K-8
- McClure Middle School
- Mercer Middle School
- Wing Luke Elementary School
Mercer Middle has won the award four years in a row, and Hamilton International Middle School has won for the past three years.
The six schools will receive their awards during a regional ceremony starting at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 24, at Puget Sound Educational Service District headquarters in Renton.
"We are honored to have our six schools recognized with this prestigious award," said Seattle Public Schools Superintendent José Banda." It reflects the ongoing achievement of our students in math and reading, thanks to our strong teachers and instructional leaders."
The SPS schools were among 96 statewide that met the Schools of Distinction performance criteria for the 2011-12 school year. For the full list, click here.
These Schools of Distinction were announced by the Center for Educational Effectiveness, the Association of Educational Service Districts, the Association of Washington School Principals, Phi Delta Kappa-Washington Chapter, Washington Association of School Administrators, Washington State ASCD and Washington State School Directors' Association.
