text: Another reason is that this would boost the overall GPA for the school and get the school more recognition. A lot of middle school students want to play a sport (or sports), at a young age and are also encouraged to be active by their parents and their community. So if a lot of students want to play sports and be on a team they also want to have good grades to be able to play on the team. If the school had a better overall GPA it would get more recognition and awards from the community and the students would get more rewards for their academics and their athletics.