Tasha Mills-Davis Chief Human | Dekalb County School District
Tasha Mills-Davis Chief Human | Dekalb County School District
The DeKalb County School District (DCSD) has announced that 40 of its schools have been recognized by the Georgia Department of Education as Math Leaders and Literacy Leaders for the 2023-2024 academic year. This recognition underscores the district's focus on academic achievement in mathematics and literacy.
Dr. Devon Q. Horton, Superintendent of DCSD, expressed pride in this accomplishment, stating, “We are incredibly proud of our 40 schools recognized as Math and Literacy Leaders.” He attributed these achievements to the efforts of students, educators, administrators, families, and community partners. Dr. Horton emphasized ongoing efforts to improve student performance across all grade levels.
The Math Leader Awards were given to schools demonstrating exceptional achievement or growth in mathematics. In DeKalb County, 24 schools increased the percentage of students scoring at or above the Proficient Learner level on the Georgia Milestone Assessments during 2023-2024. The awards consider numeracy skills in fifth and eighth grades and require higher growth from schools with lower initial achievement levels. High school awards are based on Algebra: Concepts and Connections End-of-Course exams.
Schools such as Wynbrooke Elementary School, Austin Elementary School, Dunwoody Elementary School, among others in DeKalb County received various accolades for their achievements in different grade levels.
The Literacy Leader Awards recognize schools for outstanding reading proficiency or mastery during 2023-24. Sixteen schools in DeKalb County met these criteria based on student performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessments for elementary and middle school students and American Literature End-of-Course assessments for high school students.
Notable mentions include Austin Elementary School, Barack H Obama Elementary Magnet, Briarlake Elementary School, among others that excelled in literacy achievements across various grades.
Statewide recognition included 624 Math Leader Schools and 324 Literacy Leader Schools. State School Superintendent Richard Woods congratulated these institutions for their success and acknowledged their role in implementing new K-12 Mathematics Standards and advancing literacy education.
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