The Mackinac Center for Public Policy is recognizing 19 Dearborn Public Schools for their outstanding performance on its recent report card. The Center\u2019s report placed the schools in the top 100 for one of three performance comparisons when state test scores were adjusted for the number of low-income students in the building. We are proud to say that Geer Park is one of the schools recognized. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Geer Park Elementary ranked 44th<\/sup>, scoring in the 98.05 percentile, and was 17th<\/sup> for long-term performance<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The Mackinac Center for Public Policy is a nonpartisan research and educational institute which touts itself as dedicated to improving the quality of life for all Michigan residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cParents and educators should be able to see more clearly what kind of impact their school has on student learning, rather than simply seeing results that are strongly linked to student poverty,\u201d said Ben DeGrow, Mackinac Center\u2019s director of education policy and co-author of the study. \u201cOur Context and Performance Report Card adds another important dimension by going beyond raw test scores.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. Maleyko said, \u201cWhile we know there is always more work to do, we take to heart our motto \u2018Students First \u2013 Inspire, Educate, Celebrate.\u2019 For most of our elementary and middle schools, this report is something to celebrate.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n