TISD Campuses Named as Higher Performing Schools

TYLER � Tyler ISD�s Griffin Elementary School and Moore MST Magnet School have been recognized by the National Center for Educational Achievement (NCEA) as 2010 Higher Performing Schools for Texas. Griffin received the recognition for its student achievement in reading and writing, Moore for its student achievement in math.

The NCEA released its 2010 Higher Performing Schools List for Texas at the end of January. The list identifies elementary, middle and high schools as NCEA Higher Performing Schools that have consistently outperformed their peers that serve similar student populations, and recognizes their achievement in bringing more students to college and career readiness than expected. NCEA (formerly known as Just for the Kids) began identifying Higher Performing Schools in 1998 and continues to annually release these lists as well as College and Career Readiness Charts for every public school in Texas.