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Since 2005, over 16,000 students have participated in at least a portion of the program, either academic or career exploration.  Our partners at the Boys & Girls Clubs administer a pre-test and a post-test in both subject areas to gauge the progress of each child enrolled in Mitch’s Kids. The children are provided after school tutoring, homework help and career-related study.  The concrete results being measured have proven that low-income kids are fully capable of academic success. Here are the composite results to date:

     The average child enters 8 months behind in reading and 7 months behind in math*
     The average child improves or gains 5.5 months in reading and 7 months in math*

*(the test administered is the Woodcock-Johnston Tests of Achievement)

Pre-test

Reading Fluency

Percentage

Math Fluency

Percentage

Below Grade Level

62%

Below Grade Level

63%

At /Above Grade Level

38%

At  Grade Level

37%


Post-test (6,500 who have completed the academic program)

Reading Fluency

Percentage

Math Fluency

Percentage

Below Grade Level

34%

Below Grade Level

33%

At /Above Grade Level

66%

At  Grade Level

67%

Quick Facts

The governor has committed $1 million in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds each year since the start of the program.

2010-2011 enrollment: 2,097

76 Boys & Girls Clubs participate statewide

34% of students attend an Indiana school that is listed as “failing to make annual yearly progress” according to the Indiana Department of Education

51% of parents self-report that their child struggles with reading and/or math

12% of students are reported to be enrolled in special education

51% male/ 49% female

55% Caucasian, 24% African-American, 11% Multi-racial, 8% Hispanic, 2% other

94% receive free/reduced lunch