Five county districts top state graduation goals

[poorgradstudent]

As I’ve pointed out elsewhere, based on income and education levels of parents, Poway school district actually underachieves, although Poway High itself is quite good, it’s the other High Schools in the district that are mediocre. Carlsbad High also underperforms based on parental education and income.

If you could estimate total investment per pupil including parental contribution (tutors, music lessons, test prep courses), you’d probably see that Poway, Carlsbad et al actually spend a lot more per pupil to get the results they do. The burden just falls heavier on the parents, most of whom can afford to do so.

[CA renter]

Very true, poorgradstudent. One should consider ALL revenue sources when trying to figure out how much is spent per pupil.

[CA renter]

Very true, poorgradstudent. One should consider ALL revenue sources when trying to figure out how much is spent per pupil.

[CA renter]

Very true, poorgradstudent. One should consider ALL revenue sources when trying to figure out how much is spent per pupil.

[CA renter]

Very true, poorgradstudent. One should consider ALL revenue sources when trying to figure out how much is spent per pupil.

[CA renter]

Very true, poorgradstudent. One should consider ALL revenue sources when trying to figure out how much is spent per pupil.

[CA renter]

[quote=ocrenter][quote=CA renter][quote=ocrenter]Combining data from graduation rates in the region with spending per student in parenthesis:
http://media.signonsandiego.com/news/documents/2011/06/08/TestScoresSpending.pdf

Poway Unified 95 percent ($7216)
Carlsbad Unified 92.4 percent ($7927)
Coronado Unified 92.7 percent ($8497)
San Dieguito Union 94.4 percent ($8108)
Valley Center-Pauma Unified 90.6 percent ($8850)
Sweetwater Unified 77.6 percent ($8612)
San Diego Unified 74.9 percent ($9855)

it is almost inversely proportional! As spending per student goes up, the graduation rate decrease![/quote]

That’s probably because the lower performing schools tend to have more high-needs students than the higher performing schools. They get special funding for students who are below a certain income level, etc.

The demographic information would probably paint a very clear picture, explaining both the low dropout rate and lower costs for the first few districts mentioned.[/quote]

yes, the free bus, the free meals, so on and so forth. none of which really contribute to the learning process. just more ways to expand the educational bureaucracy.[/quote]

For many of these low-income students, the school breakfasts and lunches are all they get to eat. While it might not “technically” contribute to the learning process, these kids could not learn without it.

[CA renter]

[quote=ocrenter][quote=CA renter][quote=ocrenter]Combining data from graduation rates in the region with spending per student in parenthesis:
http://media.signonsandiego.com/news/documents/2011/06/08/TestScoresSpending.pdf

Poway Unified 95 percent ($7216)
Carlsbad Unified 92.4 percent ($7927)
Coronado Unified 92.7 percent ($8497)
San Dieguito Union 94.4 percent ($8108)
Valley Center-Pauma Unified 90.6 percent ($8850)
Sweetwater Unified 77.6 percent ($8612)
San Diego Unified 74.9 percent ($9855)

it is almost inversely proportional! As spending per student goes up, the graduation rate decrease![/quote]

That’s probably because the lower performing schools tend to have more high-needs students than the higher performing schools. They get special funding for students who are below a certain income level, etc.

The demographic information would probably paint a very clear picture, explaining both the low dropout rate and lower costs for the first few districts mentioned.[/quote]

yes, the free bus, the free meals, so on and so forth. none of which really contribute to the learning process. just more ways to expand the educational bureaucracy.[/quote]

For many of these low-income students, the school breakfasts and lunches are all they get to eat. While it might not “technically” contribute to the learning process, these kids could not learn without it.

[CA renter]

[quote=ocrenter][quote=CA renter][quote=ocrenter]Combining data from graduation rates in the region with spending per student in parenthesis:
http://media.signonsandiego.com/news/documents/2011/06/08/TestScoresSpending.pdf

Poway Unified 95 percent ($7216)
Carlsbad Unified 92.4 percent ($7927)
Coronado Unified 92.7 percent ($8497)
San Dieguito Union 94.4 percent ($8108)
Valley Center-Pauma Unified 90.6 percent ($8850)
Sweetwater Unified 77.6 percent ($8612)
San Diego Unified 74.9 percent ($9855)

it is almost inversely proportional! As spending per student goes up, the graduation rate decrease![/quote]

That’s probably because the lower performing schools tend to have more high-needs students than the higher performing schools. They get special funding for students who are below a certain income level, etc.

The demographic information would probably paint a very clear picture, explaining both the low dropout rate and lower costs for the first few districts mentioned.[/quote]

yes, the free bus, the free meals, so on and so forth. none of which really contribute to the learning process. just more ways to expand the educational bureaucracy.[/quote]

For many of these low-income students, the school breakfasts and lunches are all they get to eat. While it might not “technically” contribute to the learning process, these kids could not learn without it.

[CA renter]

[quote=ocrenter][quote=CA renter][quote=ocrenter]Combining data from graduation rates in the region with spending per student in parenthesis:
http://media.signonsandiego.com/news/documents/2011/06/08/TestScoresSpending.pdf

Poway Unified 95 percent ($7216)
Carlsbad Unified 92.4 percent ($7927)
Coronado Unified 92.7 percent ($8497)
San Dieguito Union 94.4 percent ($8108)
Valley Center-Pauma Unified 90.6 percent ($8850)
Sweetwater Unified 77.6 percent ($8612)
San Diego Unified 74.9 percent ($9855)

it is almost inversely proportional! As spending per student goes up, the graduation rate decrease![/quote]

That’s probably because the lower performing schools tend to have more high-needs students than the higher performing schools. They get special funding for students who are below a certain income level, etc.

The demographic information would probably paint a very clear picture, explaining both the low dropout rate and lower costs for the first few districts mentioned.[/quote]

yes, the free bus, the free meals, so on and so forth. none of which really contribute to the learning process. just more ways to expand the educational bureaucracy.[/quote]

For many of these low-income students, the school breakfasts and lunches are all they get to eat. While it might not “technically” contribute to the learning process, these kids could not learn without it.

[CA renter]

[quote=ocrenter][quote=CA renter][quote=ocrenter]Combining data from graduation rates in the region with spending per student in parenthesis:
http://media.signonsandiego.com/news/documents/2011/06/08/TestScoresSpending.pdf

Poway Unified 95 percent ($7216)
Carlsbad Unified 92.4 percent ($7927)
Coronado Unified 92.7 percent ($8497)
San Dieguito Union 94.4 percent ($8108)
Valley Center-Pauma Unified 90.6 percent ($8850)
Sweetwater Unified 77.6 percent ($8612)
San Diego Unified 74.9 percent ($9855)

it is almost inversely proportional! As spending per student goes up, the graduation rate decrease![/quote]

That’s probably because the lower performing schools tend to have more high-needs students than the higher performing schools. They get special funding for students who are below a certain income level, etc.

The demographic information would probably paint a very clear picture, explaining both the low dropout rate and lower costs for the first few districts mentioned.[/quote]

yes, the free bus, the free meals, so on and so forth. none of which really contribute to the learning process. just more ways to expand the educational bureaucracy.[/quote]

For many of these low-income students, the school breakfasts and lunches are all they get to eat. While it might not “technically” contribute to the learning process, these kids could not learn without it.

[an]

[quote=CA renter]
For many of these low-income students, the school breakfasts and lunches are all they get to eat. While it might not “technically” contribute to the learning process, these kids could not learn without it.[/quote]
I know a few low-income students and this statement doesn’t apply to them. Also, doesn’t welfare and food stamps suppose to pay for their food?

[an]

[quote=CA renter]
For many of these low-income students, the school breakfasts and lunches are all they get to eat. While it might not “technically” contribute to the learning process, these kids could not learn without it.[/quote]
I know a few low-income students and this statement doesn’t apply to them. Also, doesn’t welfare and food stamps suppose to pay for their food?

[an]

[quote=CA renter]
For many of these low-income students, the school breakfasts and lunches are all they get to eat. While it might not “technically” contribute to the learning process, these kids could not learn without it.[/quote]
I know a few low-income students and this statement doesn’t apply to them. Also, doesn’t welfare and food stamps suppose to pay for their food?

[an]

[quote=CA renter]
For many of these low-income students, the school breakfasts and lunches are all they get to eat. While it might not “technically” contribute to the learning process, these kids could not learn without it.[/quote]
I know a few low-income students and this statement doesn’t apply to them. Also, doesn’t welfare and food stamps suppose to pay for their food?

[Author]

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