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**Columbus City Schools Recognizes Schools for Mid-Year Achievement in Reading and Math**

Columbus City Schools has highlighted the achievement of its elementary and alternative schools for their progress in reading and math based on the i-Ready assessment. A group of schools has been recognized for achieving 50% median progress toward typical growth targets for the 2024-2025 school year.

### Schools Recognized for Both Reading and Math Progress:

The following schools met the 50% median progress milestone in both reading and math:

- Alpine Elementary

- Avalon Elementary

- Berwick Alternative (K-8)

- Clinton Elementary

- Cranbrook Elementary

- Fairmoor Elementary

- Fairwood Elementary

- Forest Park Elementary

- Gables Elementary

- Indian Springs Elementary

- Innis Elementary

- Lindbergh Elementary

- North Linden Elementary

- Northgate (4-5)

- Northtowne Elementary

- Ohio Avenue Elementary

- Siebert Elementary

- South Mifflin STEM (K-6)

- Southwood Elementary

- Valley Forge Elementary

### Schools Recognized for Reading Progress:

Several schools achieved notable progress in reading:

- Cedarwood Alternative Elementary

- Georgian Heights Elementary

- Cols Africentric (PreK-5)

- Huy Elementary

- Leawood Elementary

- Maize Elementary

- Oakland Park Elementary

- Oakmont Elementary

- Parkmoor Elementary

- Starling (PreK-8)

- Stewart Alternative Elementary

- Trevitt Elementary

- West Broad Elementary

- Winterset Elementary

- Woodcrest Elementary

### Schools Recognized for Math Progress:

The following schools were honored for their progress in math:

- Easthaven Elementary

- Moler Elementary

- Shady Lane Elementary

- Linden STEM

### Commitment to Growth

This recognition reflects the district's dedication to helping students achieve their academic growth goals. With thirty-six schools excelling in reading and twenty-four in math, Columbus City Schools celebrates the determination and success of its students and educators.

For more details on i-Ready assessments and the district's goals, visit the official Columbus City Schools website.

Source: Columbus City Schools

Source Type: School

Source Location: Columbus

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