📈 Sustained Growth in Middle School Math!
The same group of Tift County students has demonstrated remarkable progress in math over the past two years:
🔹 FY24 – 6th Grade: 26% Proficient and Distinguished
🔹 FY25 – 7th Grade: 30% Proficient and Distinguished
🔹 FY26 – 8th Grade: 44% Proficient and Distinguished
This cohort increased the percentage of students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels by 18 percentage points—a nearly 70% increase in just two years!
This sustained growth reflects the dedication of our students, teachers, and staff and shows what is possible through consistent, focused instruction. Tift County is truly moving the needle in middle school mathematics!
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The same group of Tift County students has demonstrated remarkable progress in math over the past two years:
🔹 FY24 – 6th Grade: 26% Proficient and Distinguished
🔹 FY25 – 7th Grade: 30% Proficient and Distinguished
🔹 FY26 – 8th Grade: 44% Proficient and Distinguished
This cohort increased the percentage of students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels by 18 percentage points—a nearly 70% increase in just two years!
This sustained growth reflects the dedication of our students, teachers, and staff and shows what is possible through consistent, focused instruction. Tift County is truly moving the needle in middle school mathematics!
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Prior to pre-planning school and district leaders, along with instructional coaches, came together or the first Rollins Center Early Literacy training of the year. This professional learning session focused on Setting the Stage for Implementation and Data-Driven Instruction, equipping leaders with research-based practices grounded in the Science of Reading. During the training, Rollins Center coaches, Stephanie Payne and Jordan Nelms also introduced a diagnostic tool that teachers can use to identify each student's current strengths and areas of need in foundational reading skills. This information will help teachers provide targeted instruction and interventions to accelerate student learning. Leaders redelivered this training and shared these resources with teachers during pre-planning, ensuring a strong and consistent start to literacy instruction across the district.
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📈 Moving the Needle in 8th Grade Social Studies!
Tift County’s eighth-grade students achieved an impressive 8.9 percentage-point increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels compared to last year!
Our students also outperformed the state by 5 percentage points:
🔹 Tift County: 45%
🔹 Georgia: 40%
This measurable progress reflects the dedication of our students, teachers, and staff. Together, we are continuing to move the needle in academic achievement!
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Tift County’s eighth-grade students achieved an impressive 8.9 percentage-point increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels compared to last year!
Our students also outperformed the state by 5 percentage points:
🔹 Tift County: 45%
🔹 Georgia: 40%
This measurable progress reflects the dedication of our students, teachers, and staff. Together, we are continuing to move the needle in academic achievement!
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Join a supportive school community that values collaboration, professional growth and the important role every employee plays in helping our students succeed.
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Join a supportive school community that values collaboration, professional growth and the important role every employee plays in helping our students succeed.
Explore current opportunities and apply today at https://yossplatform.com/companylogin/Tift
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📈 Northeast Middle School is Moving the Needle in 8th Grade Algebra!
NEMS students achieved an outstanding 18.7% increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones End of Course Assessment.
We are proud to celebrate this remarkable achievement!
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NEMS students achieved an outstanding 18.7% increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones End of Course Assessment.
We are proud to celebrate this remarkable achievement!
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📈 Eighth Street Middle School is Moving the Needle in 8th Grade Algebra!
ESMS achieved a 6% increase on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones End of Course Assessment—this means 100% of the 8th Grade Algebra students performed at the Proficient or Distinguished level!
This exceptional accomplishment demonstrates what is possible when students and educators work together toward excellence!
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ESMS achieved a 6% increase on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones End of Course Assessment—this means 100% of the 8th Grade Algebra students performed at the Proficient or Distinguished level!
This exceptional accomplishment demonstrates what is possible when students and educators work together toward excellence!
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📈 Moving the Needle in 8th Grade Algebra!
Tift County’s eighth-grade Algebra students achieved an outstanding 12.1 percentage-point increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels on the Georgia Milestones End of Course test compared to last year!
Eighth Street Middle School achieved an exceptional 100% Proficient and Distinguished in Algebra! 🎉
These results reflect the hard work and commitment of our students, teachers, and staff. Together, we are raising expectations, achieving excellence, and moving the needle!
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Tift County’s eighth-grade Algebra students achieved an outstanding 12.1 percentage-point increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels on the Georgia Milestones End of Course test compared to last year!
Eighth Street Middle School achieved an exceptional 100% Proficient and Distinguished in Algebra! 🎉
These results reflect the hard work and commitment of our students, teachers, and staff. Together, we are raising expectations, achieving excellence, and moving the needle!
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📈 Eighth Street Middle School is Moving the Needle in 7th Grade Math!
ESMS students achieved a 5.7% increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones Assessment.
Congratulations to our students and staff on this continued progress!
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ESMS students achieved a 5.7% increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones Assessment.
Congratulations to our students and staff on this continued progress!
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📈 Moving the Needle in 7th Grade Math!
Tift County’s seventh-grade students achieved a 3.0 percentage-point increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels compared to last year!
Our year-over-year growth is outpacing the state and continuing to narrow the performance gap:
🔹 Last year: 10 percentage points below the state
🔹 This year: 9 percentage points below the state
Through the continued dedication of our students, teachers, and staff, we are making measurable progress and moving the needle in academic achievement!
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Tift County’s seventh-grade students achieved a 3.0 percentage-point increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels compared to last year!
Our year-over-year growth is outpacing the state and continuing to narrow the performance gap:
🔹 Last year: 10 percentage points below the state
🔹 This year: 9 percentage points below the state
Through the continued dedication of our students, teachers, and staff, we are making measurable progress and moving the needle in academic achievement!
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📈 Eighth Street Middle School is Moving the Needle in 6th Grade Math!
ESMS students achieved a 1.9% increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones Assessment.
Every step forward reflects the continued work of our students and staff!
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ESMS students achieved a 1.9% increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones Assessment.
Every step forward reflects the continued work of our students and staff!
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📈 Northeast Middle School is Moving the Needle in 6th Grade Math!
NEMS students achieved an 8.4% increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones Assessment.
Congratulations to our students and staff on this impressive growth!
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NEMS students achieved an 8.4% increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones Assessment.
Congratulations to our students and staff on this impressive growth!
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📈 Moving the Needle in 6th Grade Math!
Tift County’s sixth-grade students achieved a 4.4 percentage-point increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels compared to last year!
Our year-over-year growth is outpacing the state and narrowing the performance gap:
🔹 Last year: 6 percentage points below the state
🔹 This year: 5 percentage points below the state
This progress reflects the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, and staff. Together, we are continuing to close the gap and move the needle in academic achievement!
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Tift County’s sixth-grade students achieved a 4.4 percentage-point increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels compared to last year!
Our year-over-year growth is outpacing the state and narrowing the performance gap:
🔹 Last year: 6 percentage points below the state
🔹 This year: 5 percentage points below the state
This progress reflects the hard work and dedication of our students, teachers, and staff. Together, we are continuing to close the gap and move the needle in academic achievement!
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📚 Sixth Street Academy families, you’re invited to Meet the Teachers!
Join us on Thursday, August 20th, from 6:00–7:00 p.m. to meet your student’s teachers and receive important information for the school year.
📍 Sixth Street Academy
805 West 6th Street
Tifton, GA 31794
We look forward to seeing our Sixth Street Academy families!
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Join us on Thursday, August 20th, from 6:00–7:00 p.m. to meet your student’s teachers and receive important information for the school year.
📍 Sixth Street Academy
805 West 6th Street
Tifton, GA 31794
We look forward to seeing our Sixth Street Academy families!
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📈 Northside Elementary is Moving the Needle in 5th Grade Math!
Northside students achieved a 6.50% increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones Assessment.
We are proud to celebrate this academic progress!
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Northside students achieved a 6.50% increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones Assessment.
We are proud to celebrate this academic progress!
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📈 G.O. Bailey Elementary is Moving the Needle in 5th Grade Math!
G.O. Bailey students achieved an impressive 14.3% increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones Assessment.
Congratulations to our students and staff on this outstanding growth!
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G.O. Bailey students achieved an impressive 14.3% increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones Assessment.
Congratulations to our students and staff on this outstanding growth!
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📈 Omega Elementary is Moving the Needle in 5th Grade Math!
Omega students achieved an impressive 11.4% increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones Assessment.
Congratulations to our students and staff on this achievement!
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Omega students achieved an impressive 11.4% increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones Assessment.
Congratulations to our students and staff on this achievement!
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📈 J.T. Reddick Elementary is Moving the Needle in 5th Grade Math!
JTR students achieved a 12.3% increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones Assessment.
We are proud to celebrate this impressive academic growth!
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JTR students achieved a 12.3% increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones Assessment.
We are proud to celebrate this impressive academic growth!
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📈 Charles Spencer Elementary is Moving the Needle in 5th Grade Math!
CSE students achieved an 8.3% increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones Assessment.
We are proud to celebrate this continued growth!
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CSE students achieved an 8.3% increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones Assessment.
We are proud to celebrate this continued growth!
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📈 Len Lastinger Elementary is Moving the Needle in 5th Grade Math!
LLE students achieved a 1.4% increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones Assessment.
Every increase represents meaningful progress for our students!
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LLE students achieved a 1.4% increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones Assessment.
Every increase represents meaningful progress for our students!
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📈 Annie Belle Clark Elementary is Moving the Needle in 5th Grade Math!
ABC students achieved an 8.9% increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones Assessment.
We are proud of the hard work of our students, teachers, and staff!
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ABC students achieved an 8.9% increase in students performing at the Proficient and Distinguished levels on the 2025–2026 Georgia Milestones Assessment.
We are proud of the hard work of our students, teachers, and staff!
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