(Purpose) The case study's purpose was to examine Participative Management Style, high performance strategies, intangible and tangible indicators, trust and its creation of superior achievement in a school district for elementary and middle school children (Illinois). (Methodology) A collaboration effort by Superintendent, administrative staff, and Consulting firm (CCI) focused on establishing "Flow in Education". One of the methods used was creating an effective participative environment for teachers and students, so all could excel and flourish. In addition, a measurement process was developed that tracked both tangible and intangible relevant measures of superior education achievement. First, an assessment was administered that would give us a baseline concerning performance. The assessment utilized was the "Ten Indicators of Superior Performance". Superintendent, Dr. Rosemarie Carroll and her management team developed improvements related to each of their school's performance with a goal of "continuous improvement". In the process of continuous improvement, a measurement system was taught and developed that would track a key indicator of performance. The intangible we decided to track was trust. We worked with the Administrative team to design an assessment for the teachers and the students at Palos 118 reflecting the effects of improved administration-teacher-student relations. Specific recommendations were developed and implemented which improved this critical area of superior achievement. (Results) CCI worked with administration and within a year Palos 118 improved their performance by 5%. This placed Palos 118 into the top 10% of all Illinois elementary and middle schools. (Conclusions) Results show that a student, when exposed to a trusting environment, performs better and reflects in his or her test scores. This atmosphere improves teacher morale, motivation, and fosters mutual support and respect. (Recommendations) Educators need to consider tangible factors in the development of higher student achievement strategies. Education professionals and students would benefit greatly, if they would embrace more participation and measurement practices which represented a more open learning environment. Practical steps have been defined that would accelerate this implementation in any school district.