Pupils at higher decile schools will do better than those at lower schools - or will they?
Alwyn Poole has the data that shows deciles don't necessarily determine outcomes:
Last week on Kiwiblog I highlighted the top school in each decile in NZ. Many of these are breaking the link we are told exists that means that schools just can't succeed with some kids. This week I am contrasting them to the bottom school in each Decile.
I have chosen not to name the bottom schools – not for the adults involved but through consideration for the attending children.
The comparison for schools in each decile is by University Entrance achievement (schools with 75 or more students) and retention. . .
Using data for leavers across year levels he gives the numbers that show there is a big differences in outcomes between schools in each decile and concludes:
These gaps are astonishing and inexcusable. They cause incalculable harm.
The key systemic takeaways:
- Socio-economics is not determinant of school outcomes – we need to bury that excuse.
- Ethnicity is not determinant of school outcomes – we need to bury that excuse also.
It is about clear vision and aspiration, quality leadership (including engaging parents), quality teachers, a world class programming.
NZ cannot afford this pattern to continue and to be frank, Hipkins and Ministry have shown no interest in changing things – let alone the Teachers Council and Unions. They do not care for the children – they are about mediocrity, power and control. . .
Failure to change is not just failing the pupils, it's failing the country's future.
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