1 Better student academic performance
2 Greater parental support
3 Smaller class size
4 Reduced drop-out rates
5 Lower absenteism rates
6 Lower transportation costs
7 Better student behavior
8 Higher student self-esteem
9 Better continuity & stability (one less transition)
10 Reduced sexual activity
11 Longer term student & teacher relationships
12 Mentoring benefits to younger students
13 Older student leadership role improvements
14 Decreased anxiety
15 Best practice middle grade implementation
16 Opportunuties for accelerated learning
17 Improved teacher collaboration
18 Reduced "falling through the cracks" issues
19 Greater opportunity for success for "at-risk" students
20 Improved internal accountability
21 Less anonymity
22 More opportunity for adult supervision
23 Decreased transfer out-of-district numbers
24 A more seamless transition through grades
25 Healthier adolescent development
26 Improved positive student attitudes toward school
27 Increased student motivation, less disengagement
28 A safer, more familiar environment
29 Less victimization by other students
30 Decreased peer pressure
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