On December 21, 2011, Prairie View Elementary and Rolling Prairie Elementary Schools of the New Prairie United School Corporation were recognized as 2010-2011 Four Star Schools by the Indiana Department of Education.

Out of 1,780 Indiana public schools, 162 earned this distinction. Eleven of 238 non-public schools also received the honor this year.

"Today serves as an opportunity to recognize the great work of educators throughout Indiana," Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Tony Bennett said. "These schools encourage a culture of high expectations for their students. The students and educators who meet these expectations on a daily basis should be extremely proud of this honor."

To be considered a Four Star School, a school's combined English 10 and Algebra 1 End of Course Assessment, or English/Language Arts and Math ISTEP+ passing percentages must fall into the top 25th percentile when compared to schools statewide. A school must also have made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) under the federal No Child Left Behind Act to qualify.

The New Prairie United School Corporation is extremely proud of this noteworthy accomplishment by both schools and congratulates the respective students, families, staff members and principals of each building.

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