Wentzville School District Receives 'Distinction in Performance' for the Sixth Year

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) has announced that the Wentzville R-IV School District has once again earned the “Distinction in Performance” designation.

The District met 14 out of 14 standards related to academic achievement in the Annual Performance Report (APR) for the 2010-11 school year, and will receive its sixth consecutive “Distinction in Performance” award from the state of Missouri. 

Superintendent Dr. Terry Adams said, "I am very proud that our school district has again received this award. It is a testament to the hard work of our students, teachers, staff, district families, administration, and the Board of Education."

The APR provides a five-year progress report and enables state and local school officials to monitor trends and ensure schools are serving their students’ educational needs. The evaluation categories include:

• Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) scores,
• ACT scores
• Number of students taking advanced courses,
• College placement
• Graduation rate
• Attendance

"I know that we will continue to work hard to preserve our Accredited with Distinction status and remain one of the best school districts in Missouri," Adams said.

This recognition is reserved for K-12 school districts that meet at least 13 out of 14 performance standards and K-8 districts that meet at least six out of seven. Districts also must meet all academic standards tied to 2010-11 Missouri Assessment Program results.  The “Distinction in Performance” award provides an annual confirmation and recognition of a district’s consistent performance.