More Charter School Students' Score At Proficient Exam Levels Than Traditional Public School Students

According to a study conducted by Caroline Hoxby of The Hoover Institution and Harvard University, nationwide, more students in charter schools reach levels of proficiency in math and reading state examinations than their traditional public school peers. The study compares charter school student performance to their nearest traditional public school.

Study results indicated that 10% more students in charter schools that have been in operation for nine years or greater, score at proficient levels on state examinations. Findings show the gap lowers for charter schools in operation for less time, but they still have more students with these scores than traditional public schools. Overall, 5% more charter school students score at proficient levels on reading state examinations and 3% more charter school students score at proficient levels in math than their traditional public school peers, regardless of how long the charter school has been in operation.

Lead Source: Business Wire, Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University

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[Cynthia Blaise]

Since charter schools are held accountable to the sponsors and parents, there is more pressure to produce positive academic results. However, I think that this is great because the parents who are supporting these schools pay more attention to their children's homework and progress. Hence, the children get more involved in their school work and work harder to achieve better grades. Overall, I think charter schools are a great idea to get both parents and students more involved in education.

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