[quote=grepper]of course it isnt this simple and this example doesnt prove anything and all sorts of things play a role…i’m sure the parent part is a big one.[/quote]
No, it isn’t simple, grepper because in the “Gage Elementary attendance area,” for instance, which I am familiar with, the average homeowner age is probably 50-60 years old. Yes, the “parent” in the house (or lack thereof) plays a HUGE role in student success. Yes, Gage is situated in a nice area and the kids living in these homes probably have ALL THEY NEED TO SUCCEED! I’m also quite certain that SDUSD teachers with seniority often bid to teach in that school (and I’m sure mor than a few grandparents are lending their addresses for attendance purposes, lol).
BUT . . . THE “GRANDPARENT” DEMOGRAPHIC IS NOT AS EDUCATED as younger generations. NET WORTH! check. HOME EQUITY! check. EDUCATIONAL LEVELS of GUARDIANS/CAREGIVERs . . . uncheck. IT IS WHAT IT IS, Grepper. Gage is a GREAT example for my theory that relying solely on these API scores is hogwash. I have no doubt that there are GREAT TEACHERS at Gage. An API of 812 is fine and the kids will do fine.
