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Success in ABC ratings from unexpected schools: 3 elementaries with many children from low-come families excel.

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| November 08, 2006 | This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Steve Lyttle

Nov. 8--Some of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools' biggest success stories in this year's state ABC ratings are not where you might expect them. Three of the highest-performing schools have enrollments with large percentages of minority and students from low-income families.

The ratings were released last week by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction, and measure student performance on state tests. Teachers and other staff members can receive bonuses if students meet their expected-growth and high-growth goals. The scores at most schools dipped this year, because, among other reasons, the state adjusted the way it scores…

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