Roosevelt Elementary Is A High Progress School Of Honor

LAKEWOOD, OH — Roosevelt Elementary has again been named a High Progress School of Honor by the Ohio Department of Education. The designation is given to schools that make noted gains in reading and math proficiency among all students.

“I remain extremely proud of the Roosevelt staff for their hard work and the students for their academic growth. The fact that they've been recognized for their efforts is icing on the cake,” said Roosevelt Principal Eileen Griffiths.

This is the second straight year the Lakewood school has earned the High Progress designation. Roosevelt is one of only two Cuyahoga County schools to earn the award for the 2017-2018 school year.

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Paolo DeMaria, superintendent of public instruction for the state, said in a press release from the Department of Education: “Ohio’s students can do amazing things, and these schools are creating the right conditions to close achievement gaps and address the issues that sometimes prevent students from taking full advantage of educational opportunities. Congratulations to these schools, their teachers and administrators for making a real difference in the lives of their students.”

To earn the High Progress School of Honor designation, a building must be Title 1 or Title 1-eligible, with 40 percent of its students classified as economically disadvantaged. The schools must also rank in the top 10 percent for gains in proficiency for all students, and earned A's and B's on the 2017-2018 State Report Cards. Schools must earn at least a "C" grade on the Gap Closing measure of the report cards.

Photo from Lakewood City Schools