CROWLEY NOT UP TO PAR ACADEMICALLY

It is a known fact that many good families and/or students have left the district because of the reputation it has garnered over the years.  One can only assume that because of its relative small size in comparison to districts around it, that administration would take it seriously and truly invest to support strong academic growth and support.  After all, the taxpayers are footing the bill for what has become doing the same thing year after year with no major results.

The school choice programs can offer some relief but that is not going to be the solution for the existing concerns at the campuses.  One of the biggest issues is spending versus academic growth.  It is a fact that the district has struggled with reading for at least 4-5 years, while some schools score met standard, that is not the tell all of the story.  You have to dig deep into data to truly find out what is going on but that is something the district does not share with you.  They advertise the pretty things or at least dress them up to look good and hide the rest.

We found this website supported by former Comptroller Combs, a conservative, who funds it to compare districts spending versus what you get in academic gains.  Administration knows that Dr. Powell is not willing to make big changes nor take risks to do something different so they stay in their bunker and watch the district fall.

Here is what we have thus far and it is pretty telling that we are in trouble big time.. but don't worry folks the top people will tell you everything is ok go about your business.