Characteristics of Top-Performing US Middle Schools and High Schools
Overview
Radnor Township School District is engaging in a study of high performing middle schools and high schools as part of our continuous improvement model. The purpose of this study is to identify and analyze the characteristics of the highest performing high schools and middle schools in the United States to understand factors under the control of schools and school districts that contribute significantly to academic excellence and student success.
Goal
The study aims to identify actionable insights that can guide Radnor Middle School and Radnor High School in continuing to implement strategies and programming conducive to high academic achievement and student success.
Meetings & Updates
Upcoming Meetings
December 4, 2024
5 p.m.
Radnor Middle School Library
February 12, 2025
5 p.m.
Radnor Middle School Library
April 9, 2025
5 p.m.
Radnor Middle School Library
Research Questions
- What are the characteristics of high-performing public high schools and middle schools in the United States?
- What characteristics of high-performing public high schools and middle schools should RTSD explore further?
- What characteristics of RMS and RHS do stakeholders believe are working well and what are areas for growth?
Focus Areas
- Organizational Structure
- Programming
- Supports and Opportunities
- Community Connections
Top-Performing US Middle and High Schools Committee Members
|
Name |
Title/Group |
|---|---|
|
Liz Duffy |
RTSD School Board Vice President |
| Claire Girton | RTSD School Board Member |
|
Susan Stern |
RTSD School Board Member |
| Dr. Ken Batchelor | RTSD Superintendent |
| Dr. Shawn Dutkiewicz | RTSD Assistant to the Superintendent |
| Dr. Jim Kearney | RTSD Director of Curriculum and Instruction |
| Virginia Glatzer | Assistant Director of Instructional Technology |
|
Dr. Joseph MacNamara |
Principal (RHS) |
| Dr. Judy Lee | Associate Principal (RHS) |
| Gabriel Presley | Assistant Principal (RHS) |
| Dr. David Wiedlich | Principal (RMS) |
|
Dr. Susan Deratzou |
Teacher (RHS) |
|
Rob King |
Teacher (RHS) |
|
Jason Koons |
Teacher (RHS) |
|
Kristin Mihaly |
Teacher (RHS) |
|
Abby Daniels |
Teacher (RMS) |
|
Dr. Genevieve Martinez |
Teacher (RMS) |
|
Amy McNally |
Teacher (RMS) |
|
Dr. Ian Roth |
Teacher (RMS) |
| Bethany Smith | Counselor (RMS/WES) |
| Isabella Bucci | Student (RHS) |
| Jonathan Egg-Krings | Student (RHS) |
| Hou Feng | Student (RHS) |
| Veer Gaur | Student (RHS) |
| Natalie Tyburski | Student (RHS) |
| Clara Murphy | Student (RMS) |
| Joshua Park | Student (RMS) |
| Isabel Schal | Student (RMS) |
| Keturah Duncan | Parent (RHS) |
| Gale Morrison | Parent (RHS) |
| Hadley Perkins | Parent (RHS) |
| Deb Mitra | Parent (RMS) |
| Angela Shen | Parent (RMS) |