The Infuence Of Grade Span On Student Achievement In Florida: A Quantitative Investigation

Keywords

grade-span; school size; student achievement

Abstract

The creation–-through both new construction and reconfiguration of enrollments in existing facilities–-of schools with broader grade spans is increasing in Florida and elsewhere in the United States. The extant literature reports increased fiscal efficiency resulting from the approach, but the potential influence on student outcomes is largely unexplored. This article reports on a completed quantitative study investigating the influence of grade-span configurations on student achievement among Florida public schools (n = 3,523). Results are interpreted to suggest that broader grade spans (e.g., K-8 versus K-5) might represent a viable policy option for administrators and policymakers seeking improved academic outcomes.

Publication Date

10-1-2016

Publication Title

International Journal of Educational Reform

Volume

25

Issue

4

Number of Pages

384-399

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1177/105678791602500403

Socpus ID

85090159425 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/85090159425

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