Indiana Arizona | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Florida | Georgia | Illinois | Indiana | Kentucky | Michigan | Missouri New Jersey | New York | North Carolina | Ohio | Oregon | Pennsylvania | South Carolina | Texas | Utah | Virginia State Director Susie Highley IMLEA_ED@iasp.org Participating Organizations Indiana Association of School Principals Indiana Middle Level Education Association 11025 E. 25th Street Indianapolis, IN 46229 317-759-4344 Email: IMLEA_ED@iasp.org State Website: https://imlea.org Joined National STW Program in 2009 Schools to Watch Application 2026 Application Instructions Indiana Schools to Watch Benjamin Franklin Middle School (2019, 2023) Cascade Middle School (2024) Center for Inquiry School 84 (2018, 2023) Christel House Academy South (2011) East Central Middle School (2018) East Washington Middle School (2019) Hebron Middle School (2012, 2022) Jac-Cen-Del Jr Sr High School (2018) Lebanon Middle School (2015) Northridge Middle School (2015, 2023) Plainfield Community Middle School (2023) Riverside Intermediate School Plymouth (2012, 2022) Rochester Middle School (2017, 2020, 2023) Shelbyville Middle School (2014, 2020) South Ripley Jr. High School (2016) Thomas Jefferson Middle School (2011, 2023) Triton Central Middle School (2010, 2020) Tri-West Middle School (2023, 2020, 2023) School Profiles Coming Soon

2017-2018 Hellstern Middle School 2017-2018 SCHOOL STATISTICS Designated in 2012 Re-Designated in 2018,2018 Community Suze -Suburban School Enrollment - 968 Grade Levels - 6, 7 School Calendar - Traditional Free and Reduced Lunch 50% English Learners 25% Students With Disabilities 9% Demographics Hispanic 30% White 58% African American 2% Asian <1% Native American 1% Pacific Islander 7% Filipino 0% Two or More 0% Other 0% School Characteristics and Replicable Practices Academic Excellence Ranked in top 20 schools in state Top 5 in region Science teachers writing and submitting NGSS lessons at the national level Use of flexible scheduling to meet the needs of students Personalized Learning Plans developed for each student Above state and national norms in all tested subjects Goal Setting, Rigor Matrix, Extensions, Growth Mindset Developmental Responsiveness Advisory Program called Habitudes Service learning projects School garden Action-based learning and flexible seating Social Equity Tutoring available to all students Regrouping and point-in-time remediation Extensions such as GT, EAST, Honors Challenge Inclusion model in place Different cultures valued through clubs, celebrations, performances, etc. Daily protected advisory time Student-led conferences (attended by 93% of families) Organizational Support Multi-tiered Response to Intervention in place Highly productive Professional Learning Communities (Teams and Departments) Principal in year 3 of Master Principal Academy Administrative support for teacher professional development

South Carolina Arizona | Arkansas | California | Colorado | Florida | Georgia | Illinois | Indiana | Kentucky | Michigan | Missouri New Jersey | New York | North Carolina | Ohio | Oregon | Pennsylvania | South Carolina | Texas | Utah | Virginia State Director David McDonald, Ph.D. dmcdonald@greenville.k12.sc.us Participating Organizations South Carolina Association for Middle-Level Education 225 Gardenwalk Drive West Columbia, SC 29170 Phone: 803-261-6117 E-mail: tina.jamison@scamle.org State Website: www.scamle.org Joined National STW Program in 2006 Schools to Watch Application 2026 Application Instructions South Carolina Schools to Watch Batesburg-Leesville Middle School (2020, 2023) Beck International Academy (2020, 2023) Blue Ridge Middle School (2023) Blythewood Middle School (2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020, 2023) Camden Middle School (2019, 2022, 2025) Campobello Gramling School (2014, 2017, 2020, 2023) Carolina Springs Middle School (2023) Castle Heights Middle School (2011, 2014, 2017, 2020, 2023) CE Williams Middle School (2018) Chapin Middle (2017, 2020, 2023) College Park Middle School (2011, 2015, 2017, 2020) Crayton Middle School (2017, 2020, 2023) Cyril B Busbee Middle School (2021, 2024) Dent Middle School (2021, 2024) Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle School (2022, 2025) Dutchman Creek Middle School (2013, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025) Greenville Middle Academy (2024) H.E. McCracken Middle School (2015, 2018, 2023) Hand Middle School (2024) Landrum Middle School (2015, 2018, 2021, 2024) League Academy for Communication Arts (2011, 2015, 2017, 2020, 2023) Leavelle McCampbell Middle School (2023) Leslie M. Stover Middle School (2022, 2025) Lugoff-Elgin Middle School (2007, 2010, 2013, 2016, 2019, 2022, 2025) Mabry Middle School (2011, 2014, 2017, 2021, 2024) Mid-Carolina Middle School (2017, 2020, 2023) Muller Road Middle (2020, 2023) New Ellenton STEAM Middle School (2024) North Central Middle School (2023) Northwest Middle School (2021, 2024) Northwood Middle School (2022, 2025) Palmetto Middle School (2008, 2011, 2014, 2017, 2020, 2023) R. H. Fulmer Middle School (2012, 2015, 2018, 2021, 2024) Ralph Chandler Middle (2021, 2024) Riverside Middle School (2019, 2023) Royal Live Oaks Middle School (2025) Sevier Middle School (2020, 2023) South Middle School (2013, 2017, 2019) Springfield Middle School (2016, 2019, 2022, 2025) St. James Middle School (2015, 2018, 2022, 2024) Summit Parkways Middle School (2025) Woodmont Middle School (2024) School Profiles Coming Soon