The phrase "disadvantaged students" means students who are in a less favorable situation or have fewer opportunities compared to others. Full definition
The higher the percentage of economically disadvantaged students in a district or school, the more weight is placed on student growth, rather than achievement. (wuwm.com)
But charter schools have won bipartisan support for being a largely positive force for change, especially for disadvantaged students who are most in need of better schools. (educationnext.org)
There is also debate among researchers about whether the concentration of disadvantaged students in a classroom should be taken into account. (hechingerreport.org)