The document contains standardized test score results from Smith Middle School and the surrounding district from 2007 to 2011. It shows:
1) Reading and math test scores for 6th, 7th, and 8th graders at Smith Middle School and district-wide have fluctuated but remained mostly steady over the past 5 years.
2) Test scores have generally declined slightly from 6th to 8th grade both at Smith Middle School and district-wide.
3) An NYU study found attendance rates drop between 7th and 8th grade, and students who fall behind in middle school have only a 57% chance of graduating high school. Only 50% of 8th graders reported sleeping 5 hours or less.
6. Reading Trend Throughout
Middle School at Smith
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade
Class of 2009 Class of 2010 Class of 2011
7. Mathematics Trend Throughout
Middle School at Smith
80
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade
Class of 2009 Class of 2010 Class of 2011
8. Reading Trend Throughout
Middle School in District
68
66
64
62
60
58
56
54
52
50
48
6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade
Class of 2009 Class of 2010 Class of 2011
9. Mathematics Trend Throughout
Middle School in District
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
6th Grade 7th Grade 8th Grade
Class of 2009 Class of 2010 Class of 2011
10. NYU Study of Middle Grades
• Attendance rates are generally high and stable
across students from fourth through sixth grade
• They then drop off steeply between seventh and
eighth grade.
• A student who falls behind in the middle grades
has only 57% chance of going on to graduate high
school.
11. NYU Study of Middle Grades
8th Grade Sleep Patterns
20%
30%
50%
8 hours
6 hours
5hrs or less
13. You are part of the Team!
Get your
child to
school and
on time
Help them
make time
to practice
their skills
Make sure
your child is
getting
enough rest