SAVANNAH, Ga. (WSAV) – Some schools in the Savannah-Chatham County Public School System have been recognized as Math Leaders by the Georgia Department of Education. Over 620 schools were recognized statewide for achievement or growth in the percentage of students scoring at the Proficient Learner level or above in mathematics. “Congratulations to our first-ever Math Leader schools!" stated State School Superintendent Richard Woods. "The skill of numeracy is an essential one, both as students progress through their K-12 education and in their futures. These schools and their educators, students, families, and communities have worked hard to implement the new K-12 Mathematics Standards and prepare all students for life. I commend them on their outstanding work.” The following 11 SCCPSS schools received the 2023-2024 Math Leader Awards: Charles Ellis Montessori Academy – 8th Grade Gateway Growth Coastal Middle – 8th Grade Gateway Growth, HS Achievement Garrison School for the Arts – 5th & 8th Grade Gateway Growth, 7th Grade Growth, 6th Grade Growth Georgetown K8 – 5th & 8th Grade Gateway Growth, 7th Grade Growth, HS Growth Godley Station K8 – HS Growth Islands High School – HS Growth Oglethorpe Academy - HS Growth Rice Creek K8 – 8th Grade Gateway Growth, HS Growth Savannah Classical Academy – 4th Grade Growth, 5th Grade Gateway Growth, HS Growth Shuman Elementary – 5th Grade Gateway Growth Woodville-Tompkins Technical & Career High School – HS Growth