Strongsville Middle School Earns 'A' From State

STRONGSVILLE, OH — Strongsville Middle School has received both the Overall "A" and Momentum awards from the Ohio Department of Education.

“I am proud of the teachers, administrators, staff, and students at Strongsville Middle School for being recognized with the ‘Overall A’ and Momentum Awards. Equally as important, we are continuing to grow and develop as an overall learning community and providing valuable opportunities and experiences for our students, both inside and outside of the classroom at Strongsville Middle School,” said Steve Deitrick, principal at Strongsville Middle School.

The Overall "A" award goes to schools that received an overall "A" grade on their state report cards. Only 310 schools in the state received the designation, and a measly 10 middle schools in Cuyahoga County were recognized with the award.

The Momentum award goes to schools that exceed expectations in student growth for the year. Schools must earn straight "A" grades on all "value added" measures on the state report card. Only 226 school in Ohio received the Momentum award, and only three middle schools in the county were recognized for this designation.

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“Strongsville Middle School has made fantastic strides over the past year, which is reflected in their state report card results and being recognized with both of these awards from the State Board of Education. Congratulations to our entire staff at Strongsville Middle School. We are proud of their accomplishments, as well as the overall progress made throughout our District, as we continue to challenge ourselves to provide the best learning environments and experiences for every student in our District,” said Superintendent Cameron Ryba.

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