Pea Ridge schools score well

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

— According to the Arkansas Education Report, the Outstanding Educational Performance Awards recognized top achieving Arkansas schools in 2009.

The Benchmark exams were administered to Arkansas students in grades three through eight in mathand literacy in April, 2009.

Schools are divided into five regions in Arkansas, and are ranked based on the percent of students performing at proficient or advanced levels in the noted subject.

Pea Ridge Middle School placed sixth among the top 20 middle schools inArkansas based on math achievement, 13th based on literacy achievement and fourth, behind Vilonia, Wickes and Lisa Academy, in math and literacy achievement combined.

This puts Pea Ridge Middle School in the 87th percentile out of schools in Arkansas.

SCHOOL ZONE

My name is: Stephanie Beckmann

I teach third grade.

I am a native of: Rogers, Ark.

I have been a teacher for 2 years.

I have been a teacher in Pea Ridge for 2 years.

Something interesting about me is: When I was a child, I wanted to go to space camp and become an astronaut.

My name is: Mindy Bowlin

I teach third grade.

I am a native of: Rogers, Ark.

I have been a teacher for 6 years.

I have been a teacher in Pea Ridge for 2 years.

Something interesting about me is: I have a one daughter, Emory. I love to camp and spend time with my family.

My name is: Jamie Eastmade

I teach third grade.

I am a native of: Rogers, Ark.

I have been a teacher for 4 years.

I have been a teacher in Pea Ridge for 4 years.

Something interesting about me is: I have a 9-month old son named Tucker.

My name is: Tracy Hager

I teach third grade.

I am a native of: Rogers, Ark.

I have been a teacher for 1 year.

I have been a teacher in Pea Ridge for 1 year.

Something interesting about me is: I have driven across the country to Canada and back in three days.

My name is: Katie Rhine

I teach third grade.

I am a native of: Quapaw, Okla.

I have been a teacher for 3 years.

I have been a teacher in Pea Ridge for 1 years.

Something interesting about me is: I have six children, ranging from first grade to a senior in high school. I have won an ice cream eating contest and a hula-hoop contest!

My name is: Claleigh Tuberville

I teach third grade.

I am a native of: Elysian Fields, Texas

I have been a teacher for 3 years.

I have been a teacher in Pea Ridge for 2 years.

Something interesting about me is: My dream is to be a soap opera star! (On “All My Children,” of course!)

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