Title I, Part A
This is a federal program that serves the unique needs of children.
Title I programs and services provide customized instruction and curriculum to students from kindergarten to grade 12, who struggle to learn.
The Purpose Of Title I Schools
- It provides extra help for struggling students.
- Children living in a Title I school district are eligible for extra assistance regardless of family income.
How Title I Funding Is Determined
Funding for this program is determined by the poverty rate, the free and reduced lunch count.
EPHRATA MIDDLE SCHOOL
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Enrollment
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October 2014 Student Count
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359
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May 2015 Student Count
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347
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Gender (October 2014)
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Male
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186
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51.8%
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Female
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173
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48.2%
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Race/Ethnicity (October 2014)
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Hispanic / Latino of any race(s)
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105
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29.2%
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Asian
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1
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0.3%
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Black / African American
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1
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0.3%
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White
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248
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69.1%
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Two or More Races
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4
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1.1%
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Special Programs
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Free or Reduced-Price Meals (May 2015)
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189
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54.5%
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Special Education (May 2015)
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27
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7.8%
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Transitional Bilingual (May 2015)
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22
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6.3%
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Migrant (May 2015)
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9
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2.6%
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Grant Elementary School
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Enrollment
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October 2014 Student Count
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453
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May 2015 Student Count
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474
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Gender (October 2014)
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Male
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250
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55.2%
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Female
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203
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44.8%
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Race/Ethnicity (October 2014)
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Hispanic / Latino of any race(s)
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126
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27.8%
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American Indian / Alaskan Native
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1
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0.2%
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Asian
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2
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0.4%
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Black / African American
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5
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1.1%
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White
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310
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68.4%
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Two or More Races
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9
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2.0%
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Special Programs
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Free or Reduced-Price Meals (May 2015)
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267
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56.3%
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Special Education (May 2015)
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77
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16.2%
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Transitional Bilingual (May 2015)
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56
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11.8%
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Migrant (May 2015)
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13
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2.7%
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Columbia Ridge Elementary
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Enrollment
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October 2014 Student Count
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494
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May 2015 Student Count
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482
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Gender (October 2014)
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Male
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250
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50.6%
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Female
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244
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49.4%
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Race/Ethnicity (October 2014)
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Hispanic / Latino of any race(s)
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182
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36.8%
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Black / African American
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2
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0.4%
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White
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298
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60.3%
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Two or More Races
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12
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2.4%
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Special Programs
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Free or Reduced-Price Meals (May 2015)
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339
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70.3%
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Special Education (May 2015)
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37
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7.7%
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Transitional Bilingual (May 2015)
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108
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22.4%
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Migrant (May 2015)
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24
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5.0%
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Parkway School
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Student Demographics
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Enrollment
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October 2013 Student Count
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342
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May 2014 Student Count
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345
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Gender (October 2013)
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Male
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180
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52.6%
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Female
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162
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47.4%
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Race/Ethnicity (October 2013)
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Hispanic / Latino of any race(s)
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91
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26.6%
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American Indian / Alaskan Native
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2
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0.6%
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Asian
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1
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0.3%
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Black / African American
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2
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0.6%
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White
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238
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69.6%
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Two or More Races
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8
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2.3%
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Special Programs
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Free or Reduced-Price Meals (May 2014)
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195
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56.5%
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Special Education (May 2014)
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35
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10.1%
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Transitional Bilingual (May 2014)
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27
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7.8%
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Migrant (May 2014)
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14
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4.1%
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Parents Right to Be Informed
The Title I, Part A Program makes it possible to expand the basic educational programs schools and districts offer with services and interventions that support struggling learners. There are four key requirements of a Title I,
Part A Program:
- Professional qualifications of teachers and paraprofessionals who instruct.
- Notification if your child’s teacher is not highly qualified.
- Inpidual report card that lets you know how your child is progressing.
- Notification that the school has implemented a school improvement plan.
How Are Parents Involved in Title I Schools?
Every district has a family involvement policy that describes different ways that families can be involved in the Title I program:
- Parenting
- Communicating
- Volunteering
- Learning at Home
- Decision Making
- Collaborating with the community.
A district Parent Advisory Committee meets throughout the year to plan, evaluate, and review the Title I program. Representatives from each Title I building participate in this forum. Every attempt is made to reach our to all parents and families.
Contact Information
Sharon Scellick
Federal Programs and Curriculum Director
Ephrata School District
(509) 754-2474
sscellick@ephrataschools.org