Smedley Middle School
Closed in 2009. In its last year, there were 181 eighth graders enrolled in the school. At Smedley Middle School, the district provided 21st Century SKILLS College afterschool programming for 7th and 8th graders. The program included homework help and a wide choice of activities. Rewards were given for attendance. In 2003, the school was in School Improvement level I status due to low student achievement.
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8th Grade Math:
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8th Grade Science:
- 2009 - 8% (74% below basic). State - 55%
- 2008 - 0% (71% below basic). State - 52%
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7th Grade Reading
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7th Grade Math:
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