On Wednesday, Oct. 30, eleven schools in the Glynn County School System were recognized by State Superintendent Richard Woods as 2023-2024 Literacy Leaders and Masters of Mathematics.
This recognition highlights exceptional achievement in literacy and math across elementary, middle, and high school levels, based on statewide milestone and end-of-course tests.
Elementary School Achievements:
- Altama Elementary: Achieved +19.1 points of growth in fifth-grade math.
- C.B. Greer Elementary: Marked +11.8 points of growth in fifth-grade math.
- Satilla Marsh Elementary: Celebrated for +19.6 points of growth in fifth-grade math
- Oglethorpe Point Elementary: Recognized for +6.7 points of growth in fifth-grade math.
- Burroughs-Molette Elementary: Awarded for +15.9 points of growth in literacy among third-graders.
- Golden Isles Elementary: Honored for growth in fourth-grade (+12.3 points) and fifth-grade (+13 points) math scores.
Middle School Achievements:
- Risley Middle School: Recognized for both growth (+15.6 points) and overall proficiency in eighth-grade math, earning the High School Achievement award for 90% proficiency and the High School Growth award for +18.6 points of growth in math.
- Jane Macon Middle School: Celebrated for achieving 100% proficiency among students taking high school math.
- Needwood Middle School: Awarded for +13.6 points of growth in eighth-grade math scores and recognized for 100% proficiency among students taking high school math, earning the High School Achievement/Outstanding Achievement awards.
- Glynn Middle School: The only local school to receive a banner for both math and literacy, recognized for sixth-grade literacy growth and sixth-grade math growth (+8 points).
High School Achievements:
- Glynn Academy: Celebrated for +18.2 points of growth in high school algebra end-of-course test scores.
Superintendent Dr. Scott Spence praised the schools for their dedication to academic excellence and their commitment to fostering a strong foundation in math and literacy.
“These achievements reflect the hard work of our students, teachers, and administrators. We are setting a high standard for educational success,” Spence said.