1 insai 2006 “top gainer” schools. 2 attica elementary school, attica # of students536 gradesk-6...

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InSAI2006

“TOP GAINER”SCHOOLS

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Attica Elementary School, Attica

# of Students 536

Grades K-6

% Free / Reduced 37%

% Minority 3%

Locale Small Town

STRATEGIES

1. Big Block Literature Approach

2. Rocket Man – Math Fact Practice

3. Attendance for Success

4. Daily Problem Solving

5. Safe & Disciplined Environment

2002 2005

70.0 77.1

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Attica High School, Attica

# of Students 413

Grades 7-12


% Minority 2%

Locale Small Town

STRATEGIES

1. Student Led Conferences

2. Bigs and Littles

3. Rewards Program

4. Back to School Night2004 2005

66.4 72.4

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Boonville Jr HS, Boonville

# of Students 489

Grades 5-8


% Minority 2%

Locale Rural

STRATEGIES

1. IEP Inservice

2. Consistent Behavior Plan

3. Character Education

4. Online Grade Access

5. Parent & Faculty Resource Center

6. Renaissance Learning

7. Telephone Messaging System

2002 2005

60.5 75.1

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Break-O-Day ES, Franklin

# of Students 412

Grades 2-4


% Minority 8%

Locale Rural

STRATEGIES

1. School-wide Remediation Program

2. Positive Behavior Plans

3. Volunteer Opportunities

4. PLATO Lesson Assigned

5. Bullying

6. Parent Involvement Training

7. Student Attendance

2002 2005

70.3 79.0

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Brownstown Central MS, Brownstown

# of Students 430

Grades 6-8

% Free / Reduced 27

% Minority 1

Locale Small Town

STRATEGIES

1. Math Lab2. Student Success

Process3. Homework Completion

Support4. Vocabulary Building

Across Subjects5. School Expectations

Video6. School to Home

Communications7. Positive Attention

2002 2005

65.2 75.3

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Brush Creek ES, North Vernon

# of Students 341

Grades K-6

% Free / Reduced 45

% Minority 1

Locale Rural

STRATEGIES

CURRENTLYIN

InSAIPLANNING

YEAR

2002 2005

81.3 83.2

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Chandler ES, Chandler

# of Students 620

Grades K-6


% Minority 5%

Locale Urban Fringe

STRATEGIES

1. After School Computer Access

2. Goal Setting for Life

3. Academic Standards

4. Teaching Educators About Meeting Students’ Needs (TEAMS)

5. Reading Comprehension Program (KEYS)

2002 2005

66.1 83.1

6

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Clark ES, Franklin

# of Students 537

Grades K-4


% Minority 6%

Locale Urban Fringe

STRATEGIES

1. 6+1 Writing Program for All Students

2. Small Group Instruction for Students at Risk of Failing (3 times per week)

3. Monitor Student Attendance

2002 2005

67.5 88.5

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Clark Pleasant Int., Greenwood

# of Students 692

Grades 5-6


% Minority 9%

Locale Urban Fringe

STRATEGIES

1. 6+1 Writing Program

2. After School Remediation

3. Nine-Week Assessments in Reading / Language Arts and Math

4. Math Computations Remediation

2002 2005

73.8 75.5

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Creekside ES, Franklin

# of Students 645

Grades K-5


% Minority 7%

Locale Rural

STRATEGIES

1. Operation Uplift – Extra Help / Extra Time

2. Parent Connection

3. Cougar Safety Squad2002 2005

82.4 90.2

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Custer Baker MS, Franklin

# of Students 1,108

Grades 6-8


% Minority 6%

Locale Rural

STRATEGIES

1. Instructional techniques to match learning styles

2. Differentiated Instruction by Assessment Results

3. School-wide SMART Goals (LA and Math)

4. Complete sentences required

5. Daily reading / writing

2002 2005

70.2 78.2

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Dupont ES, Dupont

# of Students 114

Grades K-5

% Free / Reduced 50

% Minority 1

Locale Rural

STRATEGIES

CURRENTLYIN

InSAIPLANNING

YEAR

2002 2005

79.2 89.7

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Fremont MS, Fremont

# of Students 408

Grades 5-8

% Free / Reduced 29

% Minority 4

Locale Rural

STRATEGIES

CURRENTLYIN

InSAIPLANNING

YEAR

2002 2005

65.0 77.6

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Freetown ES, Freetown

# of Students 107

Grades K-5


% Minority 2%

Locale Rural

STRATEGIES

1. Data Folders for Success

2. Learning Partner Program

3. School-wide Discipline Plan

4. Science Curriculum

5. Four Block

6. Written Contract

2002 2005

93.0 0% gain required

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George H. Fisher Sch. 93, Indy

# of Students 249

Grades K-6

% Free / Reduced 78

% Minority 86

Locale Urban

STRATEGIES

CURRENTLYIN

InSAIPLANNING

YEAR

2002 2005

44.0 66.9

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Lanesville ES, Lanesville

# of Students 326

Grades K-6


% Minority 5%

Locale Rural

STRATEGIES

1. Align Math and Language Arts Curriculum with Standards

2. Designing Sound Lesson Plans

3. Extra Help Initiative

4. Parent Involvement

5. Behavior Management

6. Weekly Technology

2002 2005

69.5 79.9

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Lanesville Jr-Sr HS, Lanesville

# of Students 326

Grades K-6


% Minority 5%

Locale Rural

STRATEGIES

1. Differentiated Instruction

2. Student-Led Conferences

3. Test Taking Strategies

4. Advisor-Advisee (with one-on-one time)

5. Bullying Prevention and Intervention Program

2002 2005

71.6 75.3

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Laville ES, Lakesville

# of Students 685

Grades K-6


% Minority 6%

Locale Rural

STRATEGIES

1. English / Language Arts Curriculum

2. Boys As Authors Initiative

3. Adopt-a-Student2002 2005

69.8 80.7

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Lew Wallace Sch. 107, Indy

# of Students 498

Grades K-5

% Free / Reduced 89

% Minority 87

Locale Urban

STRATEGIES

CURRENTLYIN

InSAIPLANNING

YEAR

2002 2005

48.2 75.6

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Lincoln Sr. HS, Cambridge City

# of Students 339

Grades 9-12


% Minority 1%

Locale Rural

STRATEGIES

1. Pre-Algebra & Algebra in Middle School

2. Writing Across the Curriculum

3. Applied Skills Questioning Techniques

4. Remediation

5. Homework Help


7. Mentoring Program

2004 2005

68.8 72.8

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Linton-Stockton ES, Linton

# of Students 763

Grades 7-8


% Minority 3%

Locale Urban Fringe

STRATEGIES

1. Continue Writing Prompts

2. Instruction: LA Blocks

3. Reading Across the Curriculum

4. Student Behavior Plans

2004 2005

75.5 78.8

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Needham ES, Franklin

# of Students 473

Grades K-5


% Minority 7%

Locale Urban Fringe

STRATEGIES

1. Extra Help Initiative

2. Alignment with Indiana Academic Standards

3. Communication Between Home and School

4. Safe and Disciplined Environment

2004 2005

83.1 0% gain required

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New Castle Chrysler HS

# of Students 1,215

Grades 9-12


% Minority 4%

Locale Small Town

STRATEGIES

1. Students Use Learning Styles

2. Pair Students with Adults

3. Poverty Awareness

4. Tardy Pretension

5. Improve Attendance

6. Community Public Relations

2004 2005

65.5 68.1

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North White MS, Monon

# of Students 274

Grades 6-8


% Minority 18%

Locale Rural

STRATEGIES

1. Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment

2. School Accountability Program

3. After School Program

4. VIP (Viking Incentive Program)

5. Recognition Program

2004 2005

52.4 64.4

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Otwell ES, Otwell

# of Students 274

Grades PK-5


% Minority 18%

Locale Rural

STRATEGIES

1. Curriculum Alignment

2. Consistent Assessment

3. Reading Comprehension Plan2004 2005

54.8 87.2

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Petersburg ES, Petersburg

# of Students 477

Grades PK-5


% Minority 2%

Locale Rural

STRATEGIES

1. Align Curriculum with State Standards

2. Quarterly Benchmarking System

3. Transitional First Grade

4. Distance Learning

5. Group Career / Character Guidance Lessons

6. Parent-Teacher Communica.

2004 2005

73.0 79.7

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Pike Central HS, Petersburg

# of Students 656

Grades 9-12


% Minority 1%

Locale Rural

STRATEGIES

1. Curriculum Alignment in Math and English

2. Personal Education Plan (PEP)

3. Write Traits for Assessing Writing Across the Curriculum

4. Tutoring for All Students

5. Community Alliance

2004 2005

67.6 72.2

23

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Pike Central MS, Petersburg

# of Students 485

Grades 6-8


% Minority 1%

Locale Rural

STRATEGIES

1. Curriculum Alignment

2. Write Traits

3. Quarterly Assessment

4. After School Tutoring

5. Special Needs Students Test in a Single Classroom

6. Student Access to Tech

7. Reading Renaissance

2004 2005

58.4 71.9

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R.W. Emerson Sch. 58, Indy

# of Students 284

Grades K-5

% Free / Reduced 93

% Minority 57

Locale Urban

STRATEGIES

CURRENTLYIN

InSAIPLANNING

YEAR

2002 2005

70.2 78.7

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Silver Creek MS, Sellersburg

# of Students 473

Grades 6-8


% Minority 5%

Locale Urban Fringe

STRATEGIES

1. Remediation for Classes of 2010 and 2011 – Language Arts and Math

2. Additional Lang. Arts Lab

3. Appropriate Math Levels

4. Definitive Guidelines for Honors Courses

2002 2005

67.4 78.9

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Southern Wells Jr-Sr HS, Poneto

# of Students 442

Grades 7-12


% Minority 2%

Locale Rural

STRATEGIES

1. Align Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment to Standards

2. Provide Extra Help / Time

3. Routinely Supervise Academic Progress

2002 2005

73.1 75.1

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Union ES, Bargersville

# of Students 230

Grades K-5


% Minority 3%

Locale Rural

STRATEGIES

1. Differentiated Instruction

2. Student Goals

3. After School Tutoring Bus

2002 2005

73.1 75.1

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West Side Jr. HS, East Chicago

# of Students 481

Grades 7-8


% Minority 97%

Locale Urban Fringe

STRATEGIES

1. After School Tutoring – Economics & Writing

2. Caught Being Good

3. Men of Tomorrow

4. Perfect Attendance Incentives

5. Reading Counts

6. Uniquely Me

2002 2005

35.5 56.1

27

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White River Valley HS, Switz City

# of Students 447

Grades 9-12


% Minority 3%

Locale Rural

STRATEGIES

1. Coordinate lesson plans with Indiana Academic Standards

2. Re-teach / Re-test

3. Tutoring Lab for ISTEP

4. Encourage Core 40 or Academic Honors

5. Harmony Software Program


2004 2005

61.1 69.9

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William Tell ES, Tell City

# of Students 712

Grades PK-5


% Minority 5%

Locale Small Town

STRATEGIES

1. K, 1 Supplemental Math

2. School Wide Writing Plan (Six Traits)

3. Science Improvement

4. School Wide Math Initiatives

5. Technology Integration

2004 2005

61.5 74.2

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William W. Borden HS, Borden

# of Students 303

Grades 7-12


% Minority 3%

Locale Rural

STRATEGIES

1. Math Standards Alignment & Remediation / Enrichment


3. Diversity Awareness

4. Practical Science Applications

2004 2005

68.5 72.5

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Winslow ES, Winslow

# of Students 301

Grades PK-5


% Minority 3%

Locale Rural

STRATEGIES

1. Curriculum Aligned with State Standards

2. Write Traits

3. Parent Volunteer Resource Guide

4. Character Education Curriculum

5. Career Oriented Field Trips

6. Internet Awareness

2004 2005

70.5 81.1

29

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Worthington ES, Worthington

# of Students 232

Grades K-6


% Minority 1%

Locale Rural

STRATEGIES

1. Expand Accelerated Math Across All Grade Levels

2. Create Elementary Computer Lab

3. Expansion of Harmony School Management Software Capability

4. Increase Technology and Usage

2004 2005

65.5 77.3

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Pike County School Corporation

# of Students 2113

Grades PK-12


% Minority 2%

Locale Rural

COMMON STRATEGIES

1. Raise Expectations

2. Align Curriculum

3. Engage Students

4. Assess Frequently

5. Provide Extra Help

ALL TOP GAINER SCHOOLS

Otwell Elementary School

Petersburg Elementary School

Winslow Elementary School

Pike Central Middle School

Pike Central High School

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