MS HR85

Commends East Tallahatchie School District for receiving the "Most Improved District" award from the Mississippi Department of Education and the Mississippi Center for Education Innovation

Recognizes the district's three schools—Charleston Elementary, Charleston Middle, and Charleston High School—for increasing their Quality Distribution Index (QDI) scores by 10, 10, and 12 points respectively

Highlights specific test score improvements including fourth-graders increasing math scores by 25% and language arts by 21%, and seventh-graders improving math by 20% and language arts by 14%

Acknowledges Charleston High School students' gains of 18% in English, 11% in United States History, and 10% in algebra on proficiency tests

Directs copies of the resolution be sent to district officials, school principals, the Mississippi Department of Education, and the Capitol Press Corps