Conyers, Ga. – The Georgia Department of Education recently named Shoal Creek Elementary School (SCE), Gen. Ray Davis Middle School (DMS) and G.L Edwards Middle School (EMS) in Rockdale County Public Schools (RCPS) as Math Leader Schools for achievement and growth in mathematics.
SCE was recognized for 5th Grade Gateway Growth for their growth in the percentage of 5th grade students scoring at the Proficient Learner level or above in mathematics on the Georgia Milestones Assessment. SCE more than doubled in growth from 11.4% in 2022-23 to 28% in 2023-24.
Both DMS and EMS were recognized for High School Achievement, exceeding the criteria of 90% or more of their 8th grade students who took high school-level algebra scoring in Proficient and Above on the Georgia Milestones End-of-Course (EOC) Assessment. EMS had 93.8% and DMS had 97.2% of their 8th grade students who took the high school-level algebra EOC achieve Proficient and Above.
“These schools exemplify our goal of continuous improvement for student learning, achievement, and growth,” said Superintendent Dr. Terry Oatts. “I commend the hard work of the students, teachers, administrators and families to reach this high level of growth and achievement in mathematics.”
“Once again I am proud of our students for demonstrating high growth and achievement, this time in mathematics,” said Board Chairwoman Pam Brown. “I congratulate Shoal Creek for double-digit growth in one year and our amazing eighth grade students who not only excelled in high school-level algebra but also earned high school credits while in middle school.”
A total of 624 schools across Georgia met the qualifications to be recognized as Math Leaders. Throughout the fall, State Superintendent Richard Woods will visit schools identified as Math Leaders to recognize and congratulate them.
Math Leader qualifications are based on students achieving the Proficient Learner level or above on the Georgia Milestones mathematics assessments.