Claughton Middle School Wins National Breakthrough Schools Award
- By Staff Writer
- Published 04/8/2009
- Education
- Unrated
HOUSTON- Stelle Claughton Middle School, a Spring ISD school, has been selected one of 10 national 2009 Breakthrough Schools by MetLife Foundation and the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP). The NASSP Breakthrough Schools Project identifies and recognizes high-achieving middle schools and high schools that are dramatically improving student achievement while serving large numbers of students living in poverty.
Claughton readily met the criteria. The school has an enrollment of about 1,500 students, 74 percent of whom are eligible for free or reduced meals. Claughton has exceeded the state assessment standard for performance on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) over the last three years and is currently a Texas Education Agency Recognized campus.
Celebrating national recognition are, front row, from left, Superintendent Dr. Ralph Draper, Donna Pikus, Principal Delic Loyde, Assistant Principal Elvis Anderson, Youshawna Hunt, Sharon Geiger, Assistant Principal Willie Hicks, Cynthia Daniels and Tara George. Back row, from left, are Patrick Finnerty, Vernecca Day, Rita Runyan, Sonya Simon, Sandy Thornberry, Area Superintendent Ruthie Foreman and Assistant Principal Hayden Solomon.
Claughton readily met the criteria. The school has an enrollment of about 1,500 students, 74 percent of whom are eligible for free or reduced meals. Claughton has exceeded the state assessment standard for performance on the Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills (TAKS) over the last three years and is currently a Texas Education Agency Recognized campus.
Celebrating national recognition are, front row, from left, Superintendent Dr. Ralph Draper, Donna Pikus, Principal Delic Loyde, Assistant Principal Elvis Anderson, Youshawna Hunt, Sharon Geiger, Assistant Principal Willie Hicks, Cynthia Daniels and Tara George. Back row, from left, are Patrick Finnerty, Vernecca Day, Rita Runyan, Sonya Simon, Sandy Thornberry, Area Superintendent Ruthie Foreman and Assistant Principal Hayden Solomon.