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Clear Creek Elementary nominated for Blue Ribbon Schools award

By Nancy Waclawek, Published: March 1, 2017

Clear Creek Elementary has been nominated by the state of North Carolina for the National Blue Ribbon Schools program, specifically for an “Exemplary High Performing Schools” award. It is one of only nine North Carolina public schools being nominated.

National Blue Ribbon Schools are public and non-public elementary, middle and high schools that are producing outstanding results for all students, demonstrating consistent excellence and making progress in closing gaps in student achievement.

To be eligible for this annual award from U.S. Department of Education, schools must be in the top 15 percent of all schools in the state when ranked either on student performance in state reading and mathematics assessments or on a composite index that may include these and other subject assessment results, as well as additional student performance measures such as attendance. “Exemplary High Performing Schools” must also be in the top 40 percent of all schools in the state when student subgroup performance is ranked on either of the aforementioned methods. For high schools, “Exemplary High Performing Schools” must be in the top 15 percent of all high schools in the state when ranked on the most recently available graduation rates.

“We are extremely honored to be nominated for a National Blue Ribbon Schools Award,” Principal Marcie Wilson said. “I am so very proud of the hard work of our students and teachers and their continued dedication to Achieve Success at CCS!”