Case Study: Frank Long Elementary achieves higher Georgia CRCT proficiency with Edmentum's Study Island

Frank Long Elementary Improves Student Performance on the Georgia CriterionReferenced Competency Tests (CRCT) with Study Island

Frank Long Elementary in Hinesville, GA (part of Liberty County) serves about 610 K–5 students and faced the dual challenge of engaging 21st-century learners while supporting struggling students to maintain strong performance on Georgia’s CRCT. Technology was already integral to instruction, but the school needed a more interactive, standards-aligned approach that would motivate students and personalize learning.

Frank Long rolled out Study Island school-wide (grades 1–5) for whole-class, small-group, and individualized instruction—using computer labs, SMART Boards, clickers, learning centers, online writing assignments, RTI reporting, and a “blue ribbon” incentive for after-school/home practice. The result was steady gains and sustained high achievement: the school has made AYP since 2003 and in 2008–09 reported strong CRCT proficiency (e.g., 87.8% in math and 95.3% in reading), with multiple grades improving year over year.

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