by Caitlin Collins, sophomoreNorton City School's superintendent, Mrs. Gina Wohlford, reported the student's pass rates. These pass rates were on 2017-2018 SOLs statewide.
As a school division, our school's rank went from 49th place in 2016-2017 to 30th in 2017-2018. It was the third highest rank gain with the lowest per-pupil budget in the state. Our schools continue to improve in the areas and grow, in spite of our funding.
The percentages on individual subject tests changed slightly since the previous year.
On the reading SOL tests, 79 percent of the students passed. During 2016-2017, though, 80 percent of them were successful.
In writing, 78 percent passed, compared to 79 percent the school year before. 77 percent passed the mathematics test, with 79 percent in 2016-17.
81 percent passed the SOL tests in science and 82 percent previously. Last, in history and social studies, 84 percent had passed in 2017-2018 and 86 percent before.
Compared to the state average, our schools scored 79 percent in reading, 82 percent in mathematics and science, and our highest was in history with an 89 percent. That means our schools scored at or above the state's averages in these subjects.
"Dedication and work ethic continue to be strong points for us within the faculty and staff of our schools," Mrs. Gina Wohlford says, "We are fully accredited by the state for 2018-2019!"