OCONOMOWOC, WI- April 16, 2019. Ixonia Elementary and Summit Elementary are two of the 114 schools around the state that are being recognized by the Wisconsin DPI for their success in educating students. Summit Elementary was one of just 7 schools in the state to be named as both a High Achieving School and a High Progress School. Ixonia Elementary was among 23 schools across the state that were recognized as High-Progress Schools. Each of these schools receives federal Title I funding to provide services to high percentages of economically disadvantaged families. Schools receiving awards will be honored at a recognition ceremony at the State Capitol on Monday, May 20.
"I am so proud of the incredible efforts of our staff and principals in these schools. Recognition of this nature doesn't occur by accident. It comes from a dedicated and consistent approach to Tier I instruction, as well as targeted intervention and extension activities. It also comes from a strong commitment to the work and key actions of the building leadership teams in those schools, and a consistent review and evaluation of student work to better know all of their learners," stated Superintendent Dr. Roger Rindo.
Schools that receive Title I funding have notable student numbers that come from low-income families. Schools that earn this recognition must also meet the state's test-participation, attendance, and dropout rates as well as additional criteria.
Wisconsin Title I School of Recognition Criteria:
High-Achieving Schools
- Have achievement gaps that are less than three points between student groups or show evidence of reducing gaps
- Demonstrate high achievement at the school level
High-Progress Schools
- Fall within the top 10 percent of schools experiencing growth in reading and mathematics for elementary and middle school students or the top 10 percent of schools with the most significant improvement in high school graduation rates
- Have achievement gaps that are less than three points between student groups or show evidence of reducing gaps
Beating-the-Odds Schools
- Are in the top 25 percent of high-poverty schools in the state
- Have above-average student achievement in reading and mathematics when compared to school from similarly sized districts, schools, grade configurations, and poverty levels.