About TRUMAN MIDDLE COLLEGE
OUR MISSION
POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS!
OUR MISSION
At TMC, our MISSION is to prepare our scholars for the 21st Century Workplace by creating Post-Secondary Education, Employment and Vocational Training (CTE) Opportunities while at Truman Middle College and beyond.
OUR VISION
POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS!
OUR MISSION
Our VISION is to remain committed in EMPOWERING our scholars to succeed in the ever-changing global workplace by developing a mindset rooted in hard work and critical thinking. With core values like servant leadership, compassion, and civic responsibility, we will renew our program’s tradition of excellence by preparing our diverse schol
Our VISION is to remain committed in EMPOWERING our scholars to succeed in the ever-changing global workplace by developing a mindset rooted in hard work and critical thinking. With core values like servant leadership, compassion, and civic responsibility, we will renew our program’s tradition of excellence by preparing our diverse scholars in the present, so that they can meet with success in their future.
POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS!
POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS!
POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS!
Program Performance & Measurement Targets:
Truman Middle College leads all YCCS and Chicago Public School Dropout Recovery Charter Programs in Post-Secondary Education, Employment and Vocational Training outcomes.
School Performance is measured using the School Quality Rating System (SQRP), Metrics: Average Growth percentile on STAR Math
Program Performance & Measurement Targets:
Truman Middle College leads all YCCS and Chicago Public School Dropout Recovery Charter Programs in Post-Secondary Education, Employment and Vocational Training outcomes.
School Performance is measured using the School Quality Rating System (SQRP), Metrics: Average Growth percentile on STAR Math, Reading and Credit Attainment Rate. TMC provides test prep across the curriculum for STAR, College Placement, SAT, ACT, etc.
For the Early College and the Career
Pathways model, Credit attainment is the metric utilized, with Credit attainment goals and performance targets achieved. At Truman Middle College we:
1. Increased the number of Middle College students earning college credentials of economic value by 10%.
2. Expanded the number of students who advance and succeed in college level courses and industry certificate programs by 30%.
3. 100% of dual enrollment students receive wraparound support services during class
schedules, etc.
4. 100% of graduates will have completed portfolios, college transcripts and post-secondary transition plans.
5. Increased student average daily attendance rates by 25%.1.
6. The number of Middle College students earning college credentials of economic value increased by over 30% (considering the same rate of dual enrollment performance over two consecutive years).
7. The college credits earned in prior years, SY 19-22, total nearly sixty (60) college credits, equivalent to twenty (20) college level courses. Presently, Truman Middle College students have earned (190) college credits, equivalent to sixty-three (63) college level courses.
8. This data represents a 30% increase in the number of students who advance and succeed in college level courses and industry certificate programs.
Project Management:
TMC Administrators and the Student Services Team (Advisor, Counselor, Social Worker, Student Records Coordinator and Mentor) all play a vital role in the management and success of Truman Middle College students. The Early College and Career Pathways Program is managed on a formative basis.
PROGRAM DEMOGRAPHICS
POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS!
POST-SECONDARY SUCCESS!
Truman Middle College is the 2nd oldest Middle College program in the United States. Operating as a Charter and Dropout Recovery Program, we serve students 16-22 years of age. Located in the heart of Chicago's Uptown Neighborhood, our schools serves a diverse student demographic that includes:
I. 30% African-American
II. 56% Hispanic
Truman Middle College is the 2nd oldest Middle College program in the United States. Operating as a Charter and Dropout Recovery Program, we serve students 16-22 years of age. Located in the heart of Chicago's Uptown Neighborhood, our schools serves a diverse student demographic that includes:
I. 30% African-American
II. 56% Hispanic
III. 8% Caucasian
IV. 6% other.
Out of our population, 17% are English Language Learners and 22% have Individualized Education Plans.