Or do they instead reflect such factors as the racial or socioeconomic makeup of their students? (educationnext.org)
In an analysis of the landmark 1966 «Coleman Report,» researchers Geoffrey Borman and Maritza Dowling determined that both the racial and socioeconomic makeups of a school are 1 3/4 - times more important in determining a student's educational outcomes than the student's own race, ethnicity or social class. (washingtonpost.com)
We heard from directors and managers working in districts of every size and socioeconomic makeup, and in schools large and small, disadvantaged and affluent we heard many of the same issues and concerns echoed. (beyondbreakfast.org)