Catskill Middle School Earns Local Support and Improvement Designation from NYSED

The New York State Education Department (NYSED) has reclassified Catskill Middle School (CMS) as a Local Support and Improvement School. This is due to improved student achievement scores, removing CMS from the list of Focus Schools. Dr. Dan Wilson, the superintendent of schools, acknowledged the school community's efforts.

CMS was labeled a Focus School in the 2011-12 school year because student assessment scores were below state standards. The NYSED's 2022-23 assessment data, released on February 29, 2024, showed notable improvements, resulting in the school's reclassification.

Following this change, no schools in the Catskill Central School District are classified as Focus Schools. The District has also been reclassified from a Target District to a Local Support and Improvement District.

Dr. Wilson shared this update at the March 13 Board of Education meeting. He recognized the hard work of students, families, and staff and reiterated the commitment to enhancing outcomes for the community's children.

The Catskill Central School District’s 2022-23 New York State School Report Card data, which prompted these changes, is available online. The district sees this as a positive outcome of their efforts to enhance educational results.

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