The document summarizes reading score data from Smith Middle School for grades 6-8 compared to district and previous year scores. Smith Middle School saw declines in 2011 reading scores for grades 6-8 compared to the district, with gaps of 6% for grade 6, 2% for grade 7, and 14% for grade 8. The document calls for next steps and quotes an African proverb about the community role in educating children.