Northwestern Middle School:
Northwestern Middle had a 2006 “Baseline School Performance Score” of 105.9.  The “Baseline School Performance Score” consisted of Northwestern Middle School’s Attendance data, dropout data, 6th/7th grade iLEAP, and 8th grade LEAP scores.  Northwestern Middle School had a Growth Target of 2.0 which means that the school was expected to grow from 105.9 to at least 107.9 on their 2007 “Growth School Performance Score.”  Northwestern Middle School actually achieved a 2007 “Growth School Performance Score” of 110.8.  This means that Northwestern Middle School grew 4.9 points!  This classifies Northwestern Middle School as an “Exemplary Academic Growth” school and they will receive rewards money from the Louisiana Department of Education for their outstanding growth. 

The new 2007 “Baseline School Performance Score” for Northwestern Middle School is 108.6.  This score includes Northwestern Middle School’s Attendance data, dropout data, and 6th, 7th, & 8th grade LEAP/iLEAP scores for the past 2 years.  Northwestern Middle School has a 2008 Growth Target of 2.0 which means they are expected to grow from 108.6 to at least 110.6 when School Performance Scores are released again at this time next school year.  We are very proud of the academic performance of the Northwestern Middle School students and we look forward to great scores again next school year!