TWO GILMER SCHOOLS SLATED FOR CLOSURE RECOGNIZED FOR HIGH PERFORMANCE

(04/04/2015)

Two Gilmer County schools targeted for closure and consolidation have been recognized among 42 WV schools for high performance and progress. Normantown Elementary and Sand Fork Elementary were the only regional schools making the list. The West Virginia Department of Education announced the 2014-2015 Reward Schools list this week, based on results from the WESTEST2 conducted in the spring of 2014. Melanie Purkey, executive director of the state DOE Office of Federal Programs, said the Reward Schools are identified in two categories. High Performing Reward Schools exhibit the top 10% highest absolute performance and do not have persistent achievement gaps between student groups. High Progress Reward Schools are transition schools that look at progress in the growth component of the WV Accountability Index with no significant achievement gaps across student groups. Purkey said some West Virginia schools may fall under both categories.

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