Perry Middle School

School Information

School Name: Perry Middle School
School Address: 2 Learning Lane, Perry, Ohio 44081
School Phone: 440.259-3026
School Fax: 440.259-5149
Principal: Dr. Ann M. Spurrier
Contact E-Mail:  spurriera@perry-lake.k12.oh.us

Demographics

Number of Students: 592
Number eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch: 9.9%
Percent of Limited English Proficient: NC
Percent of Special Education: 8.2%
Racial/Ethnic Percentages:

• White  (97.2%)
• Black  (NC)
• Hispanic  (NC)
• Asian/Pacific Island  (NC)
• Other  (NC)

Present Student Achievement Data in at least three points to demonstrate trends – for example, three consecutive years or the first, third, and fifth years. The data report should always include the most recent school year and should always offer a basis of comparison (for example, state scores, national scores, similar SES schools).

Grade 5	2004 (State/Perry)	2005 (State/Perry)	2006 (State/Perry)
Reading	n/a	n/a	82/87
Writing	n/a	85/90	n/a
Math	n/a	n/a	73/85

 

Grade 6	2004 (State/Perry)	2005 (State/Perry)	2006 (State/Perry)
Reading	74/78	80/92	90/93
Writing	84/99	89/94	n/a
Math	75/88	75/83	75/86

 

Grade 7	2004 (State/Perry)	2005 (State/Perry)	2006 (State/Perry)
Reading	n/a	n/a	87/94
Writing	n/a	n/a	n/a
Math	n/a	69/82	73/83

 

Grade 8	2004 (State/Perry)	2005 (State/Perry)	2006 (State/Perry)
Reading	n/a	88/95	85/90
Writing	n/a	n/a	n/a
Math	n/a	78/85	79/88

 

Grade 6	2004 (State/Perry)	2005 (State/Perry)	2006 (State/Perry)
Science	73/82	79/82	n/a
Social S	77/85	84/87	n/a
	n/a	n/a	n/a

Please feel free to comment on any aspect of the data that you feel is particularly significant.

 From 2004-2006 in math we are outperforming similar districts by an approximate average of 10% points. We feel this is due to a strong focus for the past 5 years on unpacking, analyzing and articulating the Ohio content standards across our four grade levels (5-8).

 Please present any additional information that indicates your efforts to build a professional learning community have had a positive impact upon students and/or teachers.

Our district has adopted the PLC framework for the past three years. As we have evolved the concept at the middle school our grade level teams have served on two PLCs-one at the grade level and one in the content area. Teams meet at least twice a month, many meeting much more frequently to work on their SMART goals that were/are developed every six weeks. Teams also report progress to one of the building administrators every six weeks which drives our work.

 

Please elaborate upon strategies you have found to be effective in any of the following areas:

• Monitoring student learning on a timely basis.

In all subject areas, the teams plan common assessments and give short cycle assessments that mirror the OAT tests. As the PLCs develop, they continue to do the above in greater frequency that better assess student progress.

•  Creating systems of intervention to provide students with additional time and support for learning.

We incorporated ICE (intervention, corrective and enrichment) time for every grade for the past three years where teams of teachers assist the students they are responsible for every day.

We are also in the process of developing a complete RtI process and the team will begin to meet and prepare plans for at-risk students in January, 2007.

•  Building the capacity of teachers to work as members of high performing collaborative teams who focus the efforts of their team on improved learning for students.

We defined the “Perry Way” earlier this year to get the entire staff on board with making it a priority to achieve success with every student every day.

The PLCs follow a handbook and have gone through rather extensive professional development meant to assist and provide teachers with a vision and structure for high performing teams.

 List any Awards and Recognition Garnered by Your School

 Our school was award the SOAR (Schools’ Online Assessment Reports) this year by Battelle for Kids for our outstanding progress for the last two years.

Our school and district has been rated “Excellent” on the state report card for the last three years.