Magnet schools across the studied cities show strong positive impact on students' performance growth compared to state averages¶

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q2 i? Magnet schools in the studied cities have a strong positive impact on their students' performance growth, with solid positive growth in Washington, D.C. and substantial gains in Baton Rouge, Memphis, New Orleans, and St. Louis. → Margaret E. Raymond 2022

Evidence¶

Margaret E. Raymond 2022¶

Margaret E. Raymond, Won Fy Lee. (2022). City Studies Project Meta-Analysis by CREDO of Stanford University: Cohort 1 Cities. Center for Research on Education Outcomes, Stanford University. https://credo.stanford.edu/city-studies/

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Section 5 summary of magnet school growth trends across the 10 cities, benchmarked against state averages. The report states these schools "have a strong positive impact on their students’ performance growth"; no effect size is printed for this finding.

"Magnet schools selectively admit students who meet certain admissions criteria. Across the cities studied, these schools have a strong positive impact on their students’ performance growth."

Discussion¶

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