Rangerville Elementary Principal Linda Molina accepted a “High Progress Campus” award issued by the Texas Education Agency during a recent ceremony at the Region I Education Service Center in Edinburg.
A high progress school earning distinction as a “TEA Reward School” is identified as a Title I school that shows annual improvement in the top 25 percent; and/or a school in the top 25 percent of those demonstrating ability to close performance gaps based on system safeguards.
The Texas Education Agency has informed districts in the state of Texas that it will continue recognizing high performance with school distinction designations in performance and progress for schools meeting reward criteria.
On the State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR), Rangerville Elementary earned five out of six notable distinctions in reading, math, student progress, closing performance gaps and post-secondary readiness. The campus also earned recognition for being named a “post-secondary” ready school. Post-secondary readiness emphasizes the role of elementary and middle schools in preparing students for the rigor of high school. The campuses are solely evaluated on the STAAR performance to indicated “post-secondary” readiness.
Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. Limón is proud of the school’s accomplishments.
“I am extremely proud of the hard work demonstrated by the students, staff, and parents of Rangerville Elementary which has resulted in the High Progress Award being garnered from the Texas Education Agency,” he said. “Rangerville Elementary exemplifies the potential that all the campuses in our district can achieve.”
Molina expressed her sentiments.
“I feel very proud of the accomplishments of our students and staff,” Molina said after accepting the award on behalf of her students and staff. “It is a privilege for me to be the principal of such an exceptional campus!”
Molina explained that the award is a result of hard work and team effort.
“I attribute our success to hard work from students, staff and parents,” she said. “Rangerville Elementary has top-notch students, a committed hardworking staff, and supportive parents who are our partners in education.”
The students and staff at the campus are looking forward to another successful school year, academically in the classroom and through community involvement, Molina said.
“The Rangerville Elementary staff continues to focus on meeting the needs of every student,” she said. “We are looking atindividual students and setting goals for this year. The strength of our students, community, and staff will ensure this year’s success and continued future success.”
Recently honored as a “High Progress Campus” award, Rangerville Elementary staff and students take great pride in their academic successes and community involvement. During the April 2014 “McTeacher Night,” Rangerville staff, students, and a parent raised funds for the student activity fund through the local community. Pictures are (front, l-r) Jeremiah Osorio, Karina Osorio, Pearl Osorio, and (back) Diana Atkinson, Dolores Ramirez, and Nancy Teran.
Rangerville Elementary Principal Linda Molina, second from left, accepts an award at the Region I Education Service Center in Edinburg. Shown with Molina at the presentation honoring “TEA Reward Schools” are, from left, Region I ESC Deputy Director for Instructional Support Services Dr. Eduardo Cancino, San Benito CISD Superintendent of Schools Antonio G. Limón and Region I ESC Executive Director Dr. Cornelio Gonzalez.
