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District reports gains in early literacy; high school redesign expands college-credit options
Summary
Middletown City Schools reported gains in early-grade literacy—third-grade proficiency rose from 20% to 43% since 2021—credited to data-driven instruction and Orton-Gillingham training; the district also previewed a high-school program-of-study redesign expanding College Credit Plus offerings and a freshman 'Midi U' academy.
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio — At its Jan. 12 meeting, Middletown City Schools presented year-five progress on its strategic plan’s Goal 1 (early-years success) and provided a first read of a redesigned high-school program of study for 2026–27.
Early-years progress: Tracy Neely, elementary curriculum coordinator, and literacy leader Terry Vincent described the district’s work to align data (MAP, DIBELS) with targeted curriculum and interventions. They highlighted that…
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