CMS named a School of Promise

WESTFIELD TWP. -- Cloverleaf Middle School has been named one of 98 elite Schools of Promise by the Ohio Department of Education.

The Schools of Promise program recognizes schools attaining solid student achievement in reading and mathematics while serving a significant number of economically disadvantaged students. The distinction is based on Cloverleaf Middle School’s performance on its 2014 Ohio School Report Card. It’s the only school in Medina County to receive the award this year and one of only seven middle schools in the state of Ohio to be named a School of Promise.

“I am proud of the faculty, staff, students and parents for their hard work and dedication toward student achievement,” said Cloverleaf Superintendent Daryl Kubilus. “This award signifies that with the diverse backgrounds and life experiences associated with our large, 119-square-mile school district, all Cloverleaf students receive a great education. That is something for which our entire Cloverleaf community can be proud!”

To qualify as a School of Promise, a building must meet these criteria:

-- Serve at least 40 percent economically disadvantaged students;

-- Eighty percent or more of students in grades that took the 2013-14 Ohio Achievement Assessments and Ohio Graduation Tests must have rated Proficient in reading and math, including economically disadvantaged and racial subgroups;

-- Score an Ohio School Report Card grade of A or B on their Annual Measurable Objective, to narrow performance gaps between student groups;

-- Receive an A, B or C on student learning progress through the school year and a grade of A or B on high school graduation rate, if they were high schools.

“The recognition of Cloverleaf Middle School as a School of Promise is a product of the student-focused culture of our entire building,” said CMS Principal Brian Madigan. “I’m really proud of our students, our families and our entire staff.”

It’s the first time Cloverleaf Middle School has received this honor. In a letter announcing the award, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Richard A. Ross said the Schools of Promise designation is a sign Cloverleaf Schools is focused on providing the best possible educational opportunities and empowering all students for success.

“We all know that poverty presents major challenges to student achievement, and it often continues from generation to generation. Yet with 40 percent or more of Cloverleaf Middle School’s students coming from low-income homes, your school has closed the math and reading achievement gap for students from every background. That means all of your girls and boys are gaining the knowledge and skills they need to succeed in college, other postsecondary training, jobs and life. Only schools like yours can help break the cycle of poverty. What a wonderful legacy you are building for your community.”

Cloverleaf Middle School is planning activities to celebrate its School of Promise award and will receive a special banner from the State of Ohio for display. 

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