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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 2005
Page
7
Ohio districts report preliminary percentages of students scoring advanced accelerated or proficient on the graduation tests. Results are organized by district and will be finalized in August.
How are city schools faring across Ohio urban districts. The report compares percentages of students rated advanced accelerated or proficient on tests in selected districts. Data highlights variances by district showing gaps and trends in student achievement.
The Ohio Department of Education released preliminary scores for several achievement tests on Wednesday. The report shows the percentage of students earning advanced, accelerated, or proficient scores. Fourth grade data were available but districts found issues with preliminary results and they are not included.
Valley View and Springboro districts exceeded 75 percent in all five OGT sections with Valley View at 99.3 percent proficient in English. Final results may alter indicator points for Franklin Carlisle Monroe Madison and Edgewood while Madison notes margins small enough to swing outcomes. District leaders plan for next year focusing on first-time pass goals and targeted remediation where needed.
Area district administrators say the seventh grade mathematics test surprised them as the Ohio Department of Education released preliminary achievement data. Several districts reported 32 percent or more of seventh graders below standards while Springboro showed 84 percent in advanced and proficient categories. Superintendents urged curriculum alignment and improved problem solving.
In Columbus and beyond, demand soars for tutoring firms like Sylvan Kaplan and Huntington as families seek an edge in college admissions. The College Board cites 98 percent of students doing some test prep, driven by the No Child Left Behind era. Revenues rise with a stronger economy and aggressive marketing. Kaplan reported 2004 sales of 1.1 billion, up from 838 million in 2003.
City Councilman Bob Knipper urged a public forum moderated by the media as groups debated a looming levy. Cassagrande urged against it. Residents questioned the board’s credibility on levy decisions while tempers rose in a split room. Senior citizens warned a tax hike would strain fixed incomes despite concern for children.
The All American Weekend organizers weigh the impact of gambling rules and parking attendance changes since moving from Middletown High School to Smith Park. Fireworks funding, involvement of local backers, and a tentative plan for next year are discussed amid criticism of organization.
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