Auburn Elementary has been named a 2013 National Blue Ribbon School.
The Logan County school is being recognized for exemplary improvement, which means at least 40 percent of students are from disadvantaged backgrounds and the school scores among the top ten percent of those in the state with the greatest five year improvement on state assessments in reading/language arts and mathematics.
"As the saying goes, no child is left behind here at Auburn Elementary School. We expect every child to be at least proficient, preferably on the distinguished level," says Principal David Ward. "We just expect the best out of every child regardless of what their circumstance is."
Auburn Elementary is one of five Kentucky schools receiving the Blue Ribbon designation. Representatives from each of the schools will join those from other states at a recognition ceremony in Washington, D.C. in November.
