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Two Division Schools Earn State Honors

The Virginia Board of Education recognized Seaford and Tabb Elementary schools today as recipients of the Highest Achievement Award under the board's Exemplar School Recognition Program.

The Board of Education implemented this recognition program for schools in 2019. It was established to recognize schools for exceeding requirements created by the board or showing continuous academic improvement. This year, 92 schools in the state met the criteria for the Highest Achievement Award.

"We are incredibly proud of Seaford and Tabb Elementary schools for earning this recognition," shared Dr. Victor Shandor, division superintendent. "It showcases the dedication of our talented educators, who provide engaging and rigorous learning experiences every day, as well as the hard work and determination of our students and their families."

To receive the Board of Education's Highest Achievement Award, the school must be accredited and meet all the following criteria:

The school meets state benchmark in reading, math, and science (75% for reading and 70% for math and science) based on the current year pass rate on state assessments (not including growth or English learner progress);

All student groups within the school meet state benchmarks in reading and math (75% for reading and 70% for math) based on the current year pass rate on state assessments (not including growth or English learner progress), and

For schools with two student groups, there is no more than five percentage points between the lowest performing group and all other students in the school; or

For schools with three or more student groups, there is no more than 10 percentage points between the lowest performing group and all other students in the school.