Lakeridge Elementary School has again this year been named a state School of Distinction for sustained improvement in English language arts and math over a five-year period.
With the award, Lakeridge is recognized as among the top 5 percent in the state in improving student achievement in math and reading for elementary students. The award highlights the hard work of students and parents, and the dedicated and talented teachers and support staff for their exceptional efforts in service to students.
Lakeridge staff, students and families continue to make sustained improvements in student learning, and are recognized as among the top 50 percent of all elementary schools statewide. In 2015, nearly 80 percent of Lakeridge third-graders passed state reading exams, exceeding state and district averages. Also, nearly 70 percent of fourth graders and 80 percent of fifth graders passed state mathematics exams, again exceeding state and district averages.
“Lakeridge staff is a dedicated group of exceptional educators whose focus always lies on their students’ academic improvement and their social and emotional growth,” said Lakeridge Elementary Principal Holly Megan Thompson in a press release.
“This balance helps to better prepare our students for the world outside our classroom walls. The staff’s dedication, hard work, and energy is felt by the students and their families each day and helps to make Lakeridge a true community of learners. I am proud to be a part of a team who truly believes that anything is possible and works tirelessly to make the impossible happen. I’m excited about the future of our students and the West Hill community,” she said.
Ninety-four schools across Washington state were recognized with the 2016 School of Distinction award presented by the Center for Educational Effectiveness in partnership with the Association of Educational Service Districts, the Association of Washington School Principals, Washington Association of School Administrators, and the Washington Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development.
