Goodrich Middle School

	700 LaFollette Street Akron OH 44306 330/773-6689; Fax: 330/773-7807 Goodrich's ODE report card/demographics Goodrich's Web site
Grades: 6-8 Colors: Red and Gray Mascot: Gladiator Average Enrollment: 377 School Day: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Principal: Jo Anne Orlando
What makes Goodrich special? Sixth-grade reading scores improved by 14%, seventh-grade science scores improved by 15% and eighth-grade math scores improved by 33%. All students and teachers access training through the Computer Curriculum and Inquiry Center to engage students in relevant learning. Goodrich implemented the school-wide Silent Sustained Reading program through the 100 Book Challenge. Title 1 funds provide resources, materials, personnel and programs for school improvement, such as SmartBoards, projection units and classroom performance systems, which provide immediate feedback to the learner. Goodrich offers intervention through writing and math wireless labs. Free computer classes are offered to adults in the community. Partnerships with community businesses provide incentives used in recognition of success and attendance. Goodrich has joined High Schools That Work – Making Middle Grades Work, a nationwide initiative that promotes a framework for school improvement. Block scheduling is available to all grades in math and language arts. Extended school, both before and after, is offered to all students. Teachers have an average of 14 years of experience, and 64% hold a master's degree or higher. History Constructed in 1930 (as an elementary school) Additions in 1954 (converted to a junior high school) and 1967 Named in honor of Benjamin Franklin Goodrich (1841-88) In 1870, Dr. Benjamin F. Goodrich came to Akron, secured financial backing and established the first rubber factory west of the Alleghenies, on the banks of the Ohio Canal near Exchange Street. Previously, he had practiced medicine, prospected for oil, worked in a shipping company and entered the real estate business. He had also acquired ownership of a small rubber company in New York, which proved to be a losing venture. From 1881-82, Goodrich served on Akron City Council. Directions Left on Broadway to Perkins Right on Perkins to Route 8 South Right on Route 8 South and continue south on I-77 to the Archwood Ave./Firestone Blvd. exit Left on Archwood Ave. to Hammel St. (third street) Left on Hammel St. 3/4 mile to LaFollette St. and school on left (past Glover Elementary School)

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