The Achievement Gap: How It's Measured
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The achievement gap is measured by comparing standardized outcomes, such as test scores or graduation rates, across groups defined by class or race.
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A landmark mid-1960s report found disparities across groups nationally, tracking socioeconomic status rather than any single school's quality.
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Measuring a gap between groups is a comparison of aggregates; it says nothing about any individual student within either group.