California students experiencing homelessness graduate at lower rates (69% vs. 83%) and enroll in college at lower rates (50% vs. 64%) than peers statewide¶
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q2 i? Only 69% of students experiencing homelessness graduated in 4 years in 2017–18 versus an 83% statewide average, and 50% of homeless graduates enrolled in college the year after high school versus 64% of all graduates. → Burns 2021
Evidence¶
Burns 2021¶
Burns, D., Espinoza, D., Ondrasek, N., & Yang, M. (2021). Students experiencing homelessness: The conditions and outcomes of homelessness among California students. Learning Policy Institute. https://learningpolicyinstitute.org/product/students-experiencing-homelessness
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Descriptive analysis of California Department of Education cohort data for 2017–18 compares four-year graduation and college-going rates. The report finds "Only 69% of students experiencing homelessness graduated in 4 years", versus 83% statewide, and 50% versus 64% college enrollment. No effect size or significance test is printed.
"Only 69% of students experiencing homelessness graduated in 4 years in 2017–18, as compared to the statewide average of 83%. And just 50% of graduates experiencing homelessness enrolled in college the year after high school, as compared to 64% of all California graduates."
Discussion¶
Related Claims¶
- Homelessness is associated with substantially lower 4-year graduation rates (68% vs. 86% for all students) — related
- Students experiencing homelessness show substantially lower achievement and graduation than housed peers (reported from a New York City study) — a broader claim this one bears on
- Students experiencing homelessness show lower academic proficiency than economically disadvantaged but stably housed peers in reading, mathematics, and science — related
- Students experiencing homelessness meet or exceed state achievement standards at far lower rates (29% ELA, 19% mathematics) than students statewide (48%, 37%) — related
- Students in foster care graduate from high school and enroll in college at substantially lower rates than their peers — related
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California students experiencing homelessness graduate at lower rates (69% vs. 83%) and enroll in college at lower rates (50% vs. 64%) than peers statewide |
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California students experiencing homelessness graduate at lower rates (69% vs. |
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