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Middletown schools show mixed academic results; chronic absenteeism falls
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Dr. Chris Erso, president of the Middletown School Board, reported improvements in district math and reading scores and a large drop in chronic absenteeism, while early literacy declined and district leaders warned of looming federal grant changes.
Dr. Chris Erso, president of the Middletown School Board, told attendees at the State of the City event that six district schools earned an overall rating of 3 or higher on the latest state report card and that districtwide math and reading proficiency have risen over five years. "Progress is real, but so is the work still ahead of us," Dr. Erso said.
The report card showed Amanda, Central Academy, Creekview and Mayfield earned an overall rating of 3; Middletown Middle School had a 3.5; and Miller Ridge received a 4. Officials emphasized measurable gains — math proficiency up 11 percent and reading up 9 percent over five…
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