##### *2006-2007 No Child Left Behind - Blue Ribbon Schools Program*

*U.S. Department of Education*

**Cover Sheet** Type of School: (Check all that apply) \[ x \]
Elementary \[x \] Middle \[ \] High \[ \] K-12 \[ \] Charter

Name of Principal [Mr. Sean Tanner
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.underline}

(Specify: Ms., Miss, Mrs., Dr., Mr., Other) (As it should appear in the
official records)

Official School Name [Midland Elementary Middle
School\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.underline}

(As it should appear in the official records)

School Mailing Address\_\_\_[173-7^th^ Street
\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.underline}

(If address is P.O. Box, also include street address.)

\_\_[Midland\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_PA\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_15059-1469\_]{.underline}

City State Zip Code+4 (9 digits total)

County \_\_\_\_[Beaver]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ State School Code
Number\* [AUN 127045303]{.underline}

Telephone [( 724 ) 643-8650 Fax ( 724 )
643-4887\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.underline}

Web site/URL [www.midlandpa.org]{.underline} E-mail
[sean.tanner@midlandpa.org\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_]{.underline}

I have reviewed the information in this application, including the
eligibility requirements on page 2, and certify that to the best of my
knowledge all information is accurate.

Date\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

(Principal's Signature)

Name of Superintendent\* [Dr. Nick Trombetta, Ed.D.]{.underline}

(Specify: Ms., Miss, Mrs., Dr., Mr., Other)

District Name [Midland Borough School District]{.underline} Tel. [( 724
)]{.underline} [643-8650]{.underline}

I have reviewed the information in this application, including the
eligibility requirements on page 2, and certify that to the best of my
knowledge it is accurate.

Date\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_
(Superintendent's Signature)

Name of School Board Mr. Michael Conti

President/Chairperson

(Specify: Ms., Miss, Mrs., Dr., Mr., Other)

I have reviewed the information in this application, including the
eligibility requirements on page 2, and certify that to the best of my
knowledge it is accurate.

Date\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

(School Board President's/Chairperson's Signature)

**[PART I ‑ ELIGIBILITY CERTIFICATION]{.underline}**

**\[Include this page in the school's application as page 2.\]**

The signatures on the first page of this application certify that each
of the statements below concerning the school's eligibility and
compliance with U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights
(OCR) requirements is true and correct.

1.  The school has some configuration that includes grades K-12.
    (Schools on the same campus with one principal, even K-12 schools,
    must apply as an entire school.)

2.  The school has made adequate yearly progress each year for the past
    two years and has not been identified by the state as "persistently
    dangerous" within the last two years. To meet final eligibility, the
    school must meet the state's adequate yearly progress requirement in
    the 2006-2007 school year.

3.  If the school includes grades 7 or higher, it has foreign language
    as a part of its core curriculum.

4.  The school has been in existence for five full years, that is, from
    at least September 2001 and has not received the No Child Left
    Behind -- Blue Ribbon Schools award in the past five years.

5.  The nominated school or district is not refusing OCR access to
    information necessary to investigate a civil rights complaint or to
    conduct a district‑wide compliance review.

6.  OCR has not issued a violation letter of findings to the school
    district concluding that the nominated school or the district as a
    whole has violated one or more of the civil rights statutes. A
    violation letter of findings will not be considered outstanding if
    OCR has accepted a corrective action plan from the district to
    remedy the violation.

7.  The U.S. Department of Justice does not have a pending suit alleging
    that the nominated school or the school district as a whole has
    violated one or more of the civil rights statutes or the
    Constitution's equal protection clause.

8.  There are no findings of violations of the Individuals with
    Disabilities Education Act in a U.S. Department of Education
    monitoring report that apply to the school or school district in
    question; or if there are such findings, the state or district has
    corrected, or agreed to correct, the findings.

**[PART II ‑ DEMOGRAPHIC DATA]{.underline}**

**All data are the most recent year available.**

**DISTRICT** (Questions 1‑2 not applicable to private schools)

1\. Number of schools in the district: \_\_\_[1\_\_]{.underline}
Elementary Middle School (K4-8^th^ grade)

\_\_\_\_\_ Middle schools

\_\_\_\_\_ Junior high schools

\_\_\_\_\_ High schools

\_\_\_\_\_ Other

\_\_\_\_\_ TOTAL

2\. District Per Pupil Expenditure: [\_\_8,448.00 (tuition rate for
2005-2006)]{.underline}

Average State Per Pupil Expenditure: \_[10,850.18
(2004-2005)]{.underline}

**SCHOOL** (To be completed by all schools)

3\. Category that best describes the area where the school is located:

> \[ \] Urban or large central city
>
> \[ \] Suburban school with characteristics typical of an urban area
>
> \[ \] Suburban
>
> \[ x \] Small city or town in a rural area
>
> \[ \] Rural

4\. \_\_\_[4]{.underline}\_\_ Number of years the principal has been in
her/his position at this school.

If fewer than three years, how long was the previous principal at this
school?

5\. Number of students as of October 1 enrolled at each grade level or
its equivalent in applying school only:

  ----------- --------- ----------- ---------- --------- -- ----------- --------- ----------- ---------
  **Grade**   **\# of   **\# of                **Grade      **Grade**   **\# of   **\# of     **Grade
              Males**   Females**              Total**                  Males**   Females**   Total**

  **PreK**    19        9                      **28**       **7**       12        20          32

  **K**       23        17                     **40**       **8**       19        16          35

  **1**       18        22                     **40**       **9**                             

  **2**       19        19                     **38**       **10**                            

  **3**       21        14                     **35**       **11**                            

  **4**       8         14                     **22**       **12**                            

  **5**       23        11                     **34**       **Other**                         

  **6**       16        19                     35                                             

                                    **TOTAL                                                   339
                                    STUDENTS                                                  
                                    IN THE                                                    
                                    APPLYING                                                  
                                    SCHOOL**                                                  
  ----------- --------- ----------- ---------- --------- -- ----------- --------- ----------- ---------

6\. Racial/ethnic composition of [48]{.underline} % White

the school: [44]{.underline} % Black or African American

[6]{.underline} % Hispanic or Latino

[\_2]{.underline} % Asian/Pacific Islander

[0]{.underline} % American Indian/Alaskan Native

**100% Total**

Use only the five standard categories in reporting the racial/ethnic
composition of the school.

7\. Student turnover, or mobility rate, during the past year:
\_\_\_[18\_\_%]{.underline} (2005-2006)

> \[This rate should be calculated using the grid below. The answer to
> (6) is the mobility rate.\]

  ------------------------- --------------------------- ------------------
  **(1)**                   Number of students who      20
                            transferred ***to*** the    
                            school after October 1      
                            until the end of the year   

  **(2)**                   Number of students who      38
                            transferred ***from*** the  
                            school after October 1      
                            until the end of the year   

  **(3)**                   Total of all transferred    58
                            students \[sum of rows (1)  
                            and (2)\]                   

  **(4)**                   Total number of students in 320
                            the school as of October 1  

  **(5)**                   Total transferred students  .18
                            in row (3) divided by total 
                            students in row (4)         

  **(6)**                   Amount in row (5)           18
                            multiplied by 100           
  ------------------------- --------------------------- ------------------

8\. Limited English Proficient students in the school: [less than
1%]{.underline}

\_\_[2]{.underline}\_\_\_Total Number Limited English Proficient

Number of languages represented: \_\_[1]{.underline}\_\_\_

Specify languages: Cebuano

9\. Students eligible for free/reduced-priced meals:
\_\_\_[65\_]{.underline}\_\_%

Total number students who qualify: \_\_\_[215\_\_]{.underline}

> If this method does not produce an accurate estimate of the percentage
> of students from low‑income families, or the school does not
> participate in the federally supported lunch program, specify a more
> accurate estimate, tell why the school chose it, and explain how it
> arrived at this estimate.

10\. Students receiving special education services:
\_\_\_\_[15\_\_\_\_%]{.underline} (2006-2007)

\_\_\_[\_51]{.underline}\_\_\_Total Number of Students Served

> Indicate below the number of students with disabilities according to
> conditions designated in the Individuals with Disabilities Education
> Act. Do not add additional categories.

\_\_\_\_Autism \_\_\_\_Orthopedic Impairment

\_\_\_\_Deafness \_[6\_\_]{.underline}Other Health Impaired

\_\_\_\_Deaf-Blindness \_[19]{.underline}\_Specific Learning Disability

\_[\_2]{.underline}\_Emotional Disturbance [20]{.underline}\_\_Speech or
Language Impairment

\_\_\_\_Hearing Impairment \_\_\_\_Traumatic Brain Injury

> [\_\_4\_]{.underline}Mental Retardation \_\_\_\_Visual Impairment
> Including Blindness
>
> \_\_\_\_Multiple Disabilities

11. Indicate number of full‑time and part‑time staff members in each of
    the categories below:

    **Number of Staff**

**[Full-time]{.underline}** **[Part-Time]{.underline}**

Administrator(s) \_\_\_[5\_\_\_]{.underline} \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Classroom teachers [\_\_23\_\_\_\_]{.underline} \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

Special resource teachers/specialists [\_\_1\_\_\_\_]{.underline}
\_\_[4]{.underline}

Paraprofessionals [\_\_\_0]{.underline}\_\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

> Support staff \_\_[13]{.underline}\_\_ \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_

(administrative, bus/café aides, substitutes)

> Total number \_\_ [42\_\_\_]{.underline} \_\_[4]{.underline}\_\_\_\_

12. Average school student-classroom teacher ratio, that is, the number
    of

students in the school divided by the FTE of classroom teachers, e.g.,
22:1 [\_ 17:1\_\_]{.underline}

13\. Show the attendance patterns of teachers and students as a
percentage. The student dropout rate is defined by the state. The
student drop-off rate is the difference between the number of entering
students and the number of exiting students from the same cohort. (From
the same cohort, subtract the number of exiting students from the number
of entering students; divide that number by the number of entering
students; multiply by 100 to get the percentage drop-off rate.) Briefly
explain in 100 words or fewer any major discrepancy between the dropout
rate and the drop-off rate. Only middle and high schools need to supply
dropout rates, and only high schools need to supply drop-off rates. Also
explain a high teacher turnover rate.

  ------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                            2005-2006   2004-2005   2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002

  Daily student attendance  94%         95%         96%         94%         94%

  Daily teacher attendance  95%         95%         93%         95%         96%

  Teacher turnover rate     0%          1%          1%          0%          0%

  Student dropout rate      0           0           0           0           0
  (middle/high)                                                             

  Student drop-off rate     n/a %       n/a %       n/a %       n/a %       n/a %
  (high school)                                                             
  ------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

**[PART III SUMMARY]{.underline}**

"The mission of Midland Borough School District is to provide an
academic environment in which our children may reflect upon their
heritage and prepare themselves for both the challenges of the 21^st^
Century and their future success."

The single-most viable commodity that the Midland School District can
supply society is responsible and knowledgeable young people through the
provision of quality educational services. That is and should be the
most essential priority for any school now and in the future. Midland
School District's mission is to provide the best teachers and staff
available in order to promote growth, maturity, knowledge and social
skills for its children. The school's objective mission is extremely
valuable in that it will give young people the best opportunity possible
to transform into successful young adults. The Midland School District
consistently encourages its entire staff to be diligent in their efforts
to have a caring nature without compromising the high standards we
maintain for each and every student. Our students benefit from the
school's mission and dedication to service; the community benefits from
the presence of responsible and productive students; and the country
benefits from the cultivation of well-education citizens willing and
able to make a contribution to society.

The Midland Elementary Middle School is the only school in The Midland
Borough School District. The Midland Borough School District covers
approximately 5.2 miles and is located approximately 45 miles Northwest
of Pittsburgh, PA. Prior to 1984, the main source of employment and
family income was steel production, heavy metals manufacturing and jobs
related to these industries. Thereafter, the gradual decline of these
industries (in particular the longstanding economic mainstay, Crucible
Steel/Colt Industries) resulted in plunging family incomes and a mass
exodus of residents from the community. The loss of individual and
family income, coupled with a drastic reduction in tax revenue, had a
major impact on the district.

With the tax base crumbling and the district's millage increasing to 40
mills (the highest in the county and among the highest in the state),
The Midland Borough School District made the difficult decision in 1985
to close its secondary school that included grades 9-12. An agreement
was made with a neighboring district to educate Midland's high school
students. The agreement was terminated (by the other district) at the
end of the ten-year contract, leaving the district and community without
a schooling option for grades 9-12. In 1997, Midland students were
bussed out-of-state to receive an education, after a tuition agreement
was made with the East Liverpool, Ohio School District. Currently, a few
students still attend school in Ohio. Many others have taken advantage
of the option to attend charter schools in Pennsylvania.

The Midland Borough School District recognizes that when a community: 1)
experiences a high unemployment rate, 2) has low socio-economic
stability and, 3) is comprised of a significant number of single parent
households, it can often be viewed by its deficiencies and needs rather
than for its strengths and potential. The Midland community has
endeavored to create strategies and opportunities to reduce unemployment
to encourage social, cultural, educational, and economic renewal. The
2000 Census Data reported the median household income was \$23,117 from
a population of 3,137. Census data obtained in 2002 ranked Midland
children 5^th^ in percent of students ages 5-17 within a poverty rate of
32 %. Even with these economic barriers present, since the
implementation of NCLB Midland continues to make AYP at all grade levels
PSSA tested.

The Midland Elementary-Middle School has a student body with significant
and substantial socio-economic needs. Based on September 30, 2006
enrollment data there are 331 students in PreK-8, 65% of whom qualify
for free or reduced lunch. These figures place the poverty level at more
than 2 times the state's average of about 32%. The student-to-teacher
ratio is approximately 17:1.

**[PART IV -- INDICATORS OF ACADEMIC SUCCESS]{.underline}**

**1. Assessment Results**

The annual Pennsylvania System of School Assessment (PSSA) is a
standards-based, criterion-referenced assessment used to measure a
student\'s attainment of the academic standards while also determining
the degree to which school programs enable students to attain
proficiency of the standards. Proficiency is defined as having reached
proficient or advanced on the PSSA in Reading or Mathematics. Effective
with the 2005-2006 school year, every Pennsylvania student in grade 3
through 8 and grade 11 is assessed in reading and math. The PSSA is used
as a school's measurement in making Adequate Yearly Progress, as
authorized by No Child Left Behind (NCLB)

NCLB requires states to determine annually whether school districts and
schools make Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). To meet AYP, schools must
meet achievement targets in reading and mathematics, as well as
graduation, attendance and test participation targets. Current targets
include 45% proficiency or advanced in math and 54% proficiency or
advanced in reading. In addition, schools had to show 90% attendance
(for schools without a graduating class) or an 80% graduation rate and a
95% rate of students that took the PSSA. Midland Elementary Middle
School has attained AYP for four consecutive years since authorized in
2003. NCLB has required all states including PA to set the standard for
measurement for achievement levels in reaching AYP. In addition we have
received the Keystone State Award for achievement for the past three
years as a result of AYP attainment for two consecutive years beginning
2002-2003

Pennsylvania's General Performance Level Descriptors for determination
of meeting standards.

Advanced: The Advanced Level reflects superior academic performance.

Proficient: The Proficient Level reflects satisfactory academic
performance.

Basic: The Basic Level reflects marginal academic performance.

Below Basic: The Below Basic Level reflects inadequate academic
performance.

### Disparities of Subgroups: As reflective on the Grade level data tables our school results show no significant disparities among its subgroups over the past five years.

2005-2006 PSSA Accomplishments

# 100% proficiency of third grade in math and 91% of third grade in reading

-   One of only six districts in the state to have one grade level
    (3^rd^) at 100% in math

-   #1 State ranking for 95% proficiency in 8^th^ grade math 100% 3^rd^
    grade math

The Elementary-Middle school has met AYP proficiency levels in
mathematics and reading since 2003 by exceeding minimum proficiency
levels set by the state. No Child Left behind Current levels of
Achievement for proficiency in 2006-2007; require 45% in Math and 54% in
Reading.

Pennsylvania Department of education websites that provide information
on assessment and adequate yearly progress mandates for Pennsylvania.
PDE: [www.pde.state.pa.us](http://www.pde.state.pa.us/), AYP Website:
[www.paayp.com](http://www.paayp.com/), PA Grow Network:
[www.grownetwork.com](http://www.grownetwork.com/)

**2. Using Assessment Results**

Midland Elementary Middle School reviews PSSA data results with
administrators, teachers, and support staff to determine areas of need.
The philosophical basis of this approach is that assessments drive
curriculum which in turn drives teaching and instruction. Each student's
results are reviewed to determine areas of weakness in an academic
standard relating to math or reading. Students are provided
individualized instruction to assist them in reaching proficiency
levels. Our school operates an extended school day and summer program to
accommodate and address the needs of all of our students. Transportation
is provided by the district for after school and summer programs.

Our school annually reviews curriculum to assure alignment to PA
Academic Standards and anchor standards, which are the foundation for
PSSA Assessment. Teachers are given common planning time. Teachers meet
on a weekly basis to discuss grade level goals and objectives in
teaching standards. Meetings are held at least monthly between upper and
lower grade levels to determine gaps or overlapping of curriculum and
instruction.

Our school is in its second year of full-inclusion in reading. Math
inclusion is being phased in gradually. Math proficiency levels tend to
be higher than reading within our grade levels. We are in our second
year of a new reading series, which has been adopted K4-6. Students are
assessed through local assessments on a weekly basis to identify areas
of need, with scientific-based assessment tools which include: DIBELS,
Accelerated Reading, Star Math, Imagination-Station, and Passkey. These
assessment tools allow for immediate feedback on student performance and
academic achievement levels, in addition provide progress monitoring

**3. Communicating Assessment Results**

Student performance is communicated in a variety of ways. Teacher to
student conferences where teachers talk with students to offer support
and remediation in areas of need or praise and encouragement to those
who are excelling. Parent conferences are held monthly during the school
year. During the school's open house and parent meetings, PSSA and AYP
assessment results are explained. Parents and Community Members are
brought current on mandates and guidelines that the school must follow
as a result of No Child Left Behind.

The school's website is used as a means to communicate information to
parents with links for parent resources, Pennsylvania Department of
Education website, as well as programs and services which the school
offers. Newsletters and flyers are sent to parents and community.
Standardized test results and local assessments are sent home to
parents. Report card "pick up nights" are held at the end of the first
and second nine-week grading periods to assist in assuring that parents
are receiving the report cards, and the school holds monthly parent
conferences. Parents and community are invited to our spring State of
the District Address where student achievement and accomplishments are
recognized. We believe that our school is our community, and that our
community is our school.

Each classroom is equipped with a telephone so that parent/guardian
communication remains open. The district has an online grade book
program for parents to access from any computer, whether it be a home
computer or one accessed at a local library. Teacher lesson plans are
posted grades K-8. This allows for a student with a day or extended
absence to remain current with assignments.

**4. Sharing Success**

Open communication is provided through the local Intermediate Unit via
Superintendent, Principal and Curriculum meetings. Our school uses these
channels to extend invitations for school visits and to offer guidance.
The Board, Administration and Staff feel that it is vital that we offer
support by any means possible to ensure the academic success of all
students, whether they attend Midland Middle Elementary School or
another LEA.

Our district has partnerships with neighboring schools in which we share
academic, arts and staff services to bring best practices in teaching
and learning to students and staff. It is the goal of our school and
district to expand our partnerships to other LEA's and offer additional
on-site visits and professional development opportunities.

We believe in an "open door policy" and invite all educators and
families to visit our school. It is not uncommon to have educators from
outside our school walk through our hallways and attend question and
answer sessions with administrators and staff. Parents and community
members are, of course, extended this same courtesy. Education is a
life-long learning process for all stakeholders and the Midland
Elementary Middle School works to realize that philosophy both inside
and outside the walls of our school.

**[PART V -- CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION]{.underline}**

**1. Curriculum**

Reading, Math and Foreign Language

Teaching all children to read by the end of grade three is a major
priority in the Midland Borough School District and a requirement of the
No Child Left Behind legislation. The district utilizes a
standards-based curriculum with an instructional emphasis on performance
tasks. The effective teaching of this curriculum takes significant time
and effort. This time and effort must be focused on basic decoding
skills with attention also given to important meaning based aspects of
reading. Teachers are more easily able to identify students needing
additional remediation because a student's work is maintained and
monitored not only by the classroom teacher but also by intervention
teachers in the area of Reading. For most students, intense, direct and
systematic teaching is essential. Midland School District's application
of DIBELS assessment ensures instructional time is allotted to the
teaching of the five core elements of reading: phonological awareness,
phonics, fluency, comprehension and vocabulary.

The Midland Math Program is designed to: teach the value of math; enable
students to become confident in their ability to do math, equip students
to become mathematical problem solvers, and help students to learn to
communicate math to reason mathematically. With high levels of
proficiency in math attained at grades 3 through 8 based on prior year
assessment results, we know our current math series and intervention
strategies are working. The district continues to review and update the
curriculum maps aligned with the PA standards that outline the essential
standards for both elementary school students and students at the middle
school

The Midland Elementary-Middle School instructional needs focus to
increase reading and math proficiency at all grade levels. Teachers
identify students needing additional remediation, and these students are
provided additional tutoring during the school day. After-school
tutoring is provided in all subject areas two days per week for grade
levels 5-8. After-school tutoring for grades 1-4 is provided four days
per week. In addition, all students are invited to participate in summer
school tutoring programs for grades 1-8, focusing on reading and math.
This program last approximately six weeks. Needs for tutoring are based
on classroom grades, local assessments, standardized tests, and
teacher/parent recommendation.

Foreign Language

Our district utilizes a block schedule for our middle school students.
As a result, a few of our core curriculum courses must be adjusted to
semester courses to accommodate such a schedule. Students are required
to take Spanish through our exploratory foreign language course. This
course is offered as a semester course to grades 7-8 through online
curriculum and a certified foreign language instructor on staff for
classroom instruction. To effectively meet the academic needs of all of
our students we must operate under this type of block scheduling. During
the students 7^th^ grade year they are enrolled in Middle School Spanish
level one part one. Students are introduced to basic language skills,
and are lead through an online curriculum that uses story telling
techniques versus memorization. The story telling features interactive
drills in vocabulary, grammar, and speaking. During the students 8^th^
grade year they are enrolled in Middle School Spanish level one part
two. This course continues where Level I left off in building a greater
level of sophistication and articulation of Spanish. The districts
certified Spanish teacher facilitates the online instruction as well as
in class instruction in language and vocabulary building. At the end of
the students 8^th^ grade year the Spanish teacher leads students in
comprehension skills and development of students using conversational
Spanish.

Science, Technology and Social Studies

The Beaver County Science Alliance program is used in grades K-8,
supplemented by the McGraw Hill 2003 edition basal. This science program
is a hands-on approach to science that is aligned with the PA Science,
technology, environment and ecology standards. The 6^th^ and 8^th^
grades participate in the Pittsburgh Voyager program. This science
program is aligned with the Pennsylvania Academic Standards, focusing on
the Science Standards. This is a hands-on field trip where students
study rivers and streams and the life dependent upon these bodies of
water. All students, using educational computer software, study the
areas of: Reading, Language Arts, Math and Science. The elementary
school social studies program emphasizes the integration of social,
political, economic and cultural perspectives. The middle school social
studies program emphasizes the integration of social, political,
economic and cultural perspectives.

Arts and Language

We offer an extensive arts program through our partnership with the
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center and the Lincoln Park Performing Arts
Charter School. Our curriculum includes general music, instrumental
lessons and band, vocal and choral instruction, visual arts,
KinderMusik, dance, acting and drama, creative writing, special
assemblies, an Art 4 Kids series, and resident/visiting artist
workshops. We believe that the arts have the power to transform the
learning environment, and are continuously working to integrate the arts
throughout our entire curriculum.

**2. A Curriculum Reading:**

Our elementary-middle school uses Harcourt Trophies Reading Series K4-6.
The teachers and administrators of grades K4-6 reviewed several reading
series before selecting Harcourt Trophies. The series was adopted and
implemented in the fall of 2005. Several factors attributed to the
selection of the series, one of which was the phonemic awareness
foundation, a direct assessment component of Dynamic Indicators of Basic
Early Literacy Skills (DIBELS). DIBELS is recognized nationally as one
the foremost early indicators of proficiency for children grades K-6.
Midland School District's application of DIBELS assessment ensures
instructional time allotted to the teaching of the five core elements of
reading: phonological awareness, phonics, fluency, comprehension and
vocabulary. The reading curriculum for our 7^th^ and 8^th^ grade focuses
on novel and poetry units. The curriculum also consists of reading
comprehension, literary elements and vocabulary study.

Another factor was the direct alignment to the PA academic standards for
reading and language arts. Each story/theme is mapped daily for ease of
instruction and delivery. The series also offers enrichment and
remediation lessons within each story/theme to ensure that all
children's needs are being met. Numerous learning resources are
available to students at low, middle and high levels of reading. Focus
skills such as compare/contrast, summarizing, and main ideas are
introduced within story/theme and then re-enforced through supplemental
materials for each lesson; which correlate directly to standards
assessed on the PSSA.

Students have a continued vocabulary of reading that carries from grade
level to grade level building upon focus skills, holistic assessment,
while students are remembering and recalling this common terminology.

Our school began full inclusion for reading in the fall of 2005. The
Trophies series enables our learning support teachers to adapt and
assist our students with Individualized Education Plans in their new
learning environment, and to assist in preparation and assessment. The
access to multiple resources for constant re-enforcement is a direct
benefit of the series for all children regardless of learning styles or
level.

**3. Additional Curriculum Area**

Our Midland Elementary Middle School provides a full day K4 (four year
old kindergarten) early childhood program. It is been part of the
school's curriculum program for more than thirty years. As part of the
mission of our school, the K4 program ensures preparedness for the
challenges of the 21^st^ century and the future success of our students.
We operate a free, appropriate, public K4 early childhood program. The
mission is to educate every child for free regardless of ethnic
background or socio-economic status.

An education is provided to all students regardless of learning
difficulty or level. Diagnostic testing and assessment in language
methods, basic math logic and literacy approaches to early learning will
identify students who are at "risk" so that they can be assisted with
individual needs. Students who are considered "at risk" are provided
with additional services to aide learning. The Harcourt Trophies Reading
series is part of the curriculum. There is a speech therapist available,
as well as occupational and physical therapy provides students
comprehensive support in all areas: academic, social and health.
Curriculum is in alignment with Pennsylvania's model of Early Learning
standards (NAEYC \-- National Association of Educating Young Children),
Pennsylvania Early Childhood Standards and meets the regulations of No
Child Left Behind.

A unique curriculum opportunity provided to our students in K4 through
our partnership with the Lincoln Park Performing Arts Center and the
Lincoln Park Performing Arts Charter School is our arts curriculum.
Through the Arts 4 Kids series, our students experience different art
forms in a fun and unique way. These art areas include Kindermusik,
Creative Movement, Fun with Instruments, Visual Arts, and Songs 'n
Stuff. The students in the K4 program receive a minimum of one hour of
arts instruction each day. Research has shown the power of the arts to
transform and positively impact the learning process for students in
early childhood.

**4. Instructional Methods**

If you walk the halls or visit a classroom in the Midland Elementary
Middle school you will see our teachers use a variety of instructional
methods to meet the needs of our students. Teaching techniques will vary
according to the learning objectives, student level of needs and many
other factors. We want learning to be challenging, engaging, and
differentiated. Our teachers design interdisciplinary units that help
students make connections between the subjects and provide opportunities
for creativity.

Our teachers have the freedom and flexibility to alternate instructional
approaches. Teachers can reach students with different learning styles
and different strengths of intelligence. We reach our students through
various differentiated learning styles to include: small groups,
one-on-one, work- stations, centers, chunking of assignments and
assessments. Although not all of our students have an IEP, each student
is treated as though they have an individual learning plan.

Technology provides an effective tool for learning through academic
software, videos of current events, and visual aides. Our science
curriculum includes Beaver County Science Alliance, a hands-on approach,
as well as direct teacher-student interaction. Through the use of
internal assessments and Progress Monitoring in reading and mathematics,
students needs can be recognized and addressed immediately.

**5. Professional Development:**

Significant strides in teaching and learning for all students and
teachers are not possible unless a systematic approach to staff
development is taken. Midland has a systematic approach in place and is
developing new strategies to address the needs of students. Creating
methods for training staff to develop new learning tools is an ongoing
process. In addition to required professional development, staff members
are encouraged to attend workshops and conferences that reflect upon
teaching strategies that will have immediate impact on student learning.

The district has formed an inclusion team K-8 to effectively support the
transition of IEP students into the classroom. In support of Inclusion,
the teaching staff attends workshops hosted by the Intermediate Unit and
the PA Department of Education on inclusion services.

Teachers and staff have attended the Pennsylvania Governor's Institute
for Science and Early Childhood Learning. The school also contracts with
the University of Pittsburgh's Tri-State Study Council, which assists in
guiding professional development opportunities. Professional development
opportunities are also provided to our staff through our
neighboring/partnering schools, with special emphasis in the areas of
arts, online curriculum instruction and Forensic Science.

Effective literacy instruction across the curriculum requires all
teachers to understand that many factors impact student learning. All
educators need quality training throughout their careers, delivered in a
comprehensive continuum of diverse professional development programs.
All professional development is based on research about teaching, and
will focus on helping teachers become deeply immersed in subject matter
and teaching methods.

**MIDLAND ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL**

Subject **[READING]{.underline}** Grade **[3]{.underline}** Test:
**[PSSA]{.underline}**

Publisher: [CTB McGraw Hill]{.underline}

  ------------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                       2005-2006   2004-2005   2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002

  Testing month                        March       March                               

  **SCHOOL SCORES\***                                                                  

  \% "Proficient" plus "Advanced"      93          78                                  
  State Standards                                                                      

  \% "Advanced" State Standards        60          47                                  

  Number of students tested            22          32                                  

  Percent of total students tested     100         100                                 

  Number of students alternatively     0           0                                   
  assessed                                                                             

  Percent of students alternatively    0           0                                   
  assessed                                                                             

                                                                                       

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                      

  1\. Economically Disadvantaged                                                       
  (specify subgroup)                                                                   

  \% "Proficient" plus "Advanced"      100         73                                  
  State Standards                                                                      

  \% "Advanced" State Standards        80          43                                  

  Number of students tested            15          23                                  

  2\. [Black]{.underline}                                                              

  \% Proficient" plus "Advanced" State \*          66                                  
  Standards                                                                            

  \% "Advanced" State Standards        \*          33                                  

  Number of students tested            \*          12                                  

                                                                                       
  ------------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

\*Denotes less than 10 students assessed

2003-2004 Scaled Scores 3^rd^ Grade -- Represents only data available
for Grade 3

+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| Number of Students                | PSSA Mean Reading                 |
|                                   |                                   |
| Assessed                          | Scaled Score                      |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | 1296                              |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| 36                                | 1341                              |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
|                                   |                                   |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+

**MIDLAND ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL**

Subject **[MATH]{.underline}** Grade **[3]{.underline}** Test:
**[PSSA]{.underline}**

Publisher: [CTB McGraw Hill]{.underline}

+-----------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
|                                   | 2    | 2    | 2    | 2    | 2    |
|                                   | 005- | 004- | 003- | 002- | 001- |
|                                   | 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | 2003 | 2002 |
+-----------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| Testing month                     | M    |      |      |      |      |
|                                   | arch |      |      |      |      |
+-----------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| **SCHOOL SCORES\***               |      |      |      |      |      |
+-----------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| \% "Proficient" plus "Advanced"   | 100  | 84   |      |      |      |
| State Standards                   |      |      |      |      |      |
+-----------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| \% "Advanced" State Standards     | 77   | 50   |      |      |      |
+-----------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| Number of students tested         | 22   | 32   |      |      |      |
+-----------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| Percent of total students tested  | 100  | 100  |      |      |      |
+-----------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| # Number o                        | 0    | 0    |      |      |      |
| f students alternatively assessed |      |      |      |      |      |
+-----------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| **Percent of students             | 0    | 0    |      |      |      |
| alternatively assessed**          |      |      |      |      |      |
+-----------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
|                                   |      |      |      |      |      |
+-----------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| **SUBGROUP SCORES**               |      |      |      |      |      |
+-----------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| 1.[Economically                   |      |      |      |      |      |
| Disadvantaged]{.underline}        |      |      |      |      |      |
+-----------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| %"Proficient" plus "Advanced"     | 100  | 82   |      |      |      |
| State Standards                   |      |      |      |      |      |
+-----------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| \% "Exceeding" State Standards    | 80   | 43   |      |      |      |
+-----------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| Number of students tested         | 15   | 23   |      |      |      |
+-----------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| 2.\_\_\_[Black]{.underline}       |      |      |      |      |      |
+-----------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| \% "Proficient" plus "Advanced"   | \*   | 75   |      |      |      |
| State Standards                   |      |      |      |      |      |
+-----------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| \% "Advanced" State Standards     | \*   | 42   |      |      |      |
+-----------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
| Number of students tested         | \*   | 12   |      |      |      |
+-----------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+
|                                   |      |      |      |      |      |
+-----------------------------------+------+------+------+------+------+

\*Denotes less than 10 students assessed

2003-2004 Scaled Scores 3^rd^ Grade -- Represents only data available
for Grade 3

+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| Number of Students                | PSSA Mean Math                    |
|                                   |                                   |
| Assessed                          | Scaled Score                      |
|                                   |                                   |
|                                   | 1341                              |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
| 36                                | 1334                              |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+
|                                   |                                   |
+-----------------------------------+-----------------------------------+

**MIDLAND ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL**

Subject **[READING]{.underline}** Grade **[4]{.underline}** Test:
**[PSSA]{.underline}**

Publisher: [Data Recognition Corp. (DRC)]{.underline}

  --------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                                      2005-2006   2004-2005   2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002

  Testing month                                       March                                           

  **SCHOOL SCORES\***                                                                                 

  \% "Proficient" plus "Advanced" State Standards     89                                              

  \% "Advanced" State Standards                       48                                              

  Number of students tested                           27                                              

  Percent of total students tested                    100                                             

  Number of students alternatively assessed           0                                               

  Percent of students alternatively assessed          0                                               

                                                                                                      

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                                     

  1\. Economically Disadvantaged (specify subgroup)                                                   

  \% "Proficient" plus "Advanced" State Standards     85                                              

  \% "Advanced" State Standards                       40                                              

  Number of students tested                           20                                              

  2.\_\_\_\_\_[Black]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_(specify                                                   
  subgroup)                                                                                           

  \% "Proficient" plus "Advanced" State Standards     85                                              

  \% "Advanced" State Standards                       54                                              

  Number of students tested                           13                                              

                                                                                                      
  --------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

**MIDLAND ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL**

Subject **[MATH]{.underline}** Grade **[4]{.underline}** Test:
**[PSSA]{.underline}**

Publisher: [Data Recognition Corp. (DRC)]{.underline}

  --------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                                      2005-2006   2004-2005   2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002

  Testing month                                       March                                           

  **SCHOOL SCORES\***                                                                                 

  \% "Proficient" plus "Advanced" State Standards     85                                              

  \% "Advanced" State Standards                       44                                              

  Number of students tested                           27                                              

  Percent of total students tested                    100                                             

  Number of students alternatively assessed           0                                               

  Percent of students alternatively assessed          0                                               

                                                                                                      

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                                     

  1\. Economically Disadvantaged (specify subgroup)                                                   

  \% "Proficient" plus "Advanced" State Standards     80                                              

  \% "Advanced" State Standards                       40                                              

  Number of students tested                           20                                              

  2.\_\_\_\_\_[Black]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_(specify                                                   
  subgroup)                                                                                           

  \% "Proficient" plus "Advanced" State Standards     77                                              

  \% "Advanced" State Standards                       31                                              

  Number of students tested                           13                                              

                                                                                                      

                                                                                                      
  --------------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

**MIDLAND ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL**

Subject **[READING]{.underline}** Grade **[5]{.underline}** Test:
**[PSSA]{.underline}**

Publisher: [Data Recognition Corp. (DRC)]{.underline}

  ------------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                       2005-2006   2004-2005   2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002

  Testing month                        March                                           

  **SCHOOL SCORES\***                                                                  

  \% "Proficient" plus "Advanced"      80          68          59          52          54
  State Standards                                                                      

  \% "Advanced" State Standards        13          36          24          11          14

  Number of students tested            30          28          34          27          37

  Percent of total students tested     94          100         94          100         100

  Number of students alternatively     2           n/a         2           n/a         n/a
  assessed                                                                             

  Percent of students alternatively    6           n/a         6           n/a         n/a
  assessed                                                                             

                                                                                       

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                      

  1\. Economically Disadvantaged                                                       

  \% "Proficient" plus "Advanced"      60          62          52          40          44
  State Standards                                                                      

  \% "Advanced" State Standards        15          29          16          0           7

  Number of students tested            20          21          25          27          27

  2\. Black                                                                            

  \% Proficient" plus "Advanced" State \*          50          53          46          40
  Standards                                                                            

  \% "Advanced" State Standards        \*          8           11          0           10

  Number of students tested            \*          12          19          13          10

                                                                                       
  ------------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

\*Denotes less than 10 students assessed

**MIDLAND ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL**

Subject **[MATH]{.underline}** Grade **[5]{.underline}** Test:
**[PSSA]{.underline}**

Publisher: [Data Recognition Corp. (DRC)]{.underline}

  ------------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                       2005-2006   2004-2005   2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002

  Testing month                        March                                           

  **SCHOOL SCORES\***                                                                  

  \% "Proficient" plus "Advanced"      80          66          45          66          62
  State Standards                                                                      

  \% "Advanced" State Standards        60          54          18          22          41

  Number of students tested            30          28          34          27          37

  Percent of total students tested     94          100         94          100         100

  Number of students alternatively     2           0           2           0           0
  assessed                                                                             

  Percent of students alternatively    6           0           6           0           0
  assessed                                                                             

                                                                                       

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                      

  1\. Economically Disadvantaged                                                       

  \% "Proficient" plus "Advanced"      75          76          36          60          56
  State Standards                                                                      

  \% "Advanced" State Standards        55          52          8           15          30

  Number of students tested            20          21          25          20          27

  2\. Black                                                                            

  \% Proficient" plus "Advanced" State \*          66          54          70          50
  Standards                                                                            

  \% "Advanced" State Standards        \*          33          11          31          30

  Number of students tested            \*          12          19          13          10

                                                                                       
  ------------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

\*Denotes less than 10 students assessed

**MIDLAND ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL**

Subject **[READING]{.underline}** Grade **[6]{.underline}** Test:
**[PSSA]{.underline}**

Publisher: [Data Recognition Corp. (DRC)]{.underline}

  ------------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                       2005-2006   2004-2005   2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002

  Testing month                        March                                           

  **SCHOOL SCORES\***                                                                  

  \% "Proficient" plus "Advanced"      68                                              
  State Standards                                                                      

  \% "Advanced" State Standards        56                                              

  Number of students tested            25                                              

  Percent of total students tested     100                                             

  Number of students alternatively     0                                               
  assessed                                                                             

  Percent of students alternatively    0                                               
  assessed                                                                             

                                                                                       

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                      

  1\. Economically Disadvantaged                                                       

  \% "Proficient" plus "Advanced"      66                                              
  State Standards                                                                      

  \% "Advanced" State Standards        53                                              

  Number of students tested            15                                              

  2.\_[Black]{.underline}                                                              

  \% Proficient" plus "Advanced" State \*                                              
  Standards                                                                            

  \% "Advanced" State Standards        \*                                              

  Number of students tested            \*                                              

                                                                                       
  ------------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

\*Denotes less that 10 students tested

**MIDLAND ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL**

Subject **[MATH]{.underline}** Grade **[6]{.underline}** Test:
**[PSSA]{.underline}**

Publisher: [Data Recognition Corp. (DRC)]{.underline}

  --------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                                2005-2006   2004-2005   2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002

  Testing month                                 March                                           

  **SCHOOL SCORES\***                                                                           

  \% "Proficient" plus "Advanced" State         68                                              
  Standards                                                                                     

  \% "Advanced" State Standards                 48                                              

  Number of students tested                     25                                              

  Percent of total students tested              100                                             

  Number of students alternatively assessed     0                                               

  Percent of students alternatively assessed    0                                               

                                                                                                

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                               

  1\. Economically Disadvantaged                                                                

  \% "Proficient" plus "Advanced" State         60                                              
  Standards                                                                                     

  \% "Advanced" State Standards                 40                                              

  Number of students tested                     15                                              

  2.\_\_[Black]{.underline}\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_                                                   

  \% Proficient" plus "Advanced" State          \*                                              
  Standards                                                                                     

  \% "Advanced" State Standards                 \*                                              

  Number of students tested                     \*                                              

                                                                                                
  --------------------------------------------- ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

\*Denotes less than 10 students assessed

**MIDLAND ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL**

Subject **[READING]{.underline}** Grade 7 Test: **[PSSA]{.underline}**

Publisher: [Data Recognition Corp. (DRC)]{.underline}

  ------------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                       2005-2006   2004-2005   2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002

  Testing month                        March                                           

  **SCHOOL SCORES\***                                                                  

  \% "Proficient" plus "Advanced"      84                                              
  State Standards                                                                      

  \% "Advanced" State Standards        42                                              

  Number of students tested            36                                              

  Percent of total students tested     100                                             

  Number of students alternatively     0                                               
  assessed                                                                             

  Percent of students alternatively    0                                               
  assessed                                                                             

                                                                                       

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                      

  1\. Economically Disadvantaged                                                       

  \% "Proficient" plus "Advanced"      80                                              
  State Standards                                                                      

  \% "Advanced" State Standards        28                                              

  Number of students tested            25                                              

  2\. Black                                                                            

  \% "Proficient" plus "Advanced"      81                                              
  State Standards                                                                      

  \% "Advanced" State Standards        25                                              

  Number of students tested            16                                              

                                                                                       
  ------------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

**MIDLAND ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL**

Subject **[MATH]{.underline}** Grade 7 Test: **[PSSA]{.underline}**

Publisher: [Data Recognition Corp. (DRC)]{.underline}

  ------------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                       2005-2006   2004-2005   2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002

  Testing month                        March                                           

  **SCHOOL SCORES\***                                                                  

  \% "Proficient" plus "Advanced"      91                                              
  State Standards                                                                      

  \% "Advanced" State Standards        69                                              

  Number of students tested            36                                              

  Percent of total students tested     100                                             

  Number of students alternatively     0                                               
  assessed                                                                             

  Percent of students alternatively    0                                               
  assessed                                                                             

                                                                                       

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                      

  1\. Economically Disadvantaged       25                                              

  \% "Proficient" plus "Advanced"      88                                              
  State Standards                                                                      

  \% "Advanced" State Standards        60                                              

  Number of students tested                                                            

  2\. Black                                                                            

  \% "Proficient" plus "Advanced"      95                                              
  State Standards                                                                      

  \% "Advanced" State Standards        69                                              

  Number of students tested            16                                              

                                                                                       
  ------------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

**MIDLAND ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL**

Subject **[READING]{.underline}** Grade 8 Test: **[PSSA]{.underline}**

Publisher: [Data Recognition Corp. (DRC)]{.underline}

  ------------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                       2005-2006   2004-2005   2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002

  Testing month                        March                                           

  **SCHOOL SCORES\***                                                                  

  \% "Proficient" plus "Advanced"      90          80          83          59          70
  State Standards                                                                      

  \% "Advanced" State Standards        50          27          44          7           20

  Number of students tested            20          30          23          29          20

  Percent of total students tested     96          100         100         100         100

  Number of students alternatively     1           0           0           0           0
  assessed                                                                             

  Percent of students alternatively    4           0           0           0           0
  assessed                                                                             

                                                                                       

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                      

  1\. Economically Disadvantaged                                                       

  \% "Proficient" plus "Advanced"      80          79          87          52          \*
  State Standards                                                                      

  \% "Advanced" State Standards        20          21          40          5           \*

  Number of students tested            10          19          15          19          \*

  2\. Black                                                                            

  \% "Proficient" plus "Advanced"      85          71          \*          54          \*
  State Standards                                                                      

  \% "Advanced" State Standards        31          14          \*          15          \*

  Number of students tested            13          14          \*          13          \*

                                                                                       
  ------------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

\* Denotes less than 10 students assessed

**MIDLAND ELEMENTARY MIDDLE SCHOOL**

Subject **[MATH]{.underline}** Grade 8 Test: **[PSSA]{.underline}**

Publisher: [Data Recognition Corp. (DRC)]{.underline}

  ------------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------
                                       2005-2006   2004-2005   2003-2004   2002-2003   2001-2002

  Testing month                        March                                           

  **SCHOOL SCORES\***                                                                  

  \% "Proficient" plus "Advanced"      95          80          92          80          80
  State Standards                                                                      

  \% "Advanced" State Standards        85          63          57          28          35

  Number of students tested            20          30          23          29          20

  Percent of total students tested     96          100         100         100         100

  Number of students alternatively     1           0           0           0           0
  assessed                                                                             

  Percent of students alternatively    4           0           0           0           0
  assessed                                                                             

                                                                                       

  SUBGROUP SCORES                                                                      

  1\. Economically Disadvantaged                                                       

  \% "Proficient" plus "Advanced"      90          79          87          68          \*
  State Standards                                                                      

  \% "Advanced" State Standards        70          63          60          21          \*

  Number of students tested            10          19          15          19          \*

  2\. Black                                                                            

  \% "Proficient" plus "Advanced"      92          71          \*          95          \*
  State Standards                                                                      

  \% "Advanced" State Standards        77          57          \*          15          \*

  Number of students tested            13          14          \*          13          \*

                                                                                       
  ------------------------------------ ----------- ----------- ----------- ----------- -----------

\*Denotes less than 10 students assessed