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The East Cleveland School District consists of a population made up of 99% african american students and 100% of students are economically disadvantaged. Only 20% of these students tested proficient or higher. This district has an “F” rating on test achievement and value added to each student. East Cleveland is the most economically disadvantaged and has the lowest percentage of white students out of all of the districts compared.


  • Per pupil expenditure;

  • Performance

  • Value Added

  • Economically Disadvantaged

  • Racial composition of students in the district

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Shaker Heights consists of a student population of 40.2% white and 45.8% african american. 36% of the students in this district are disadvantaged, but their test scores demonstrated that 65% of students scored proficient or higher. Overall the district received a grade of a D.   
Beachwood City School District:
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The Beachwood School District consists of a primarily white student body- 54.9% to be exact. It also has an african american population of 20.2%. Only 9.3% of students in this district are economically disadvantaged. Overall Beachwood received an “A” rating in state testing performance and a B on value added. Beachwood is more economically inclined than the districts listed above.
Brecksville-Broadview Heights High School:
Achievement    A
Performance Index
Indicators Met
95.8%............................................................................................................................A
88.9%..........................................................................................................................B


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COMPONENT GRADE
Progress B
Value-Added
A
A
Lowest 20% in Achievement..............................................................................D
Students with Disabilities..............................................................................B
The Brecksville-Broadview Heights School District is where I attended. It consists of a primarily white student body of 84.4%, and 2.4% african american. 12.9% of its students are economically disadvantaged. Overall this district received an "A" rating in state testing performance and a "B" on value added.


In segregation today, it seems as if there is such a diverse range of school districts. Economically disadvantaged schools tend to have overall lower test scores than those schools that have more resources and money. According to the report cards of Ohio schools, the Shaker Heights School District is the most economically disadvantaged with lower test scores and economics. On the other hand Beachwood is more academically inclined with higher test scores due to having less economically disadvantaged students. Race appears to have to do with the economics of school districts, as more economically disadvantaged schools have a large percentage of African American students, while higher rated school districts are have a dominant amount of caucasian students. I believe that schools are still segregated today due to this reason-educational opportunities depend on race and poverty. High income school districts are able to afford better resources for education, hence why they can get higher rated education and test scores. African Americans and others that attend high-poverty schools don’t have the same opportunities that other school districts have. The separate but equal clause from 1896 claims that even when schools establish similar learning environments, educational facilities segregated by race or economic status are not equal. This demonstrates how racially segregated schools have a harder time getting a better education and are not provided the same opportunities as more privileged students.
There are multiple approaches that could be taken to address the issue of segregation in school districts. For one, there should be a pull to make school districts more racially diverse. Having neighborhoods with roughly an equal amount of african american and caucasian students would give those of different races an equal opportunity to a better education. They should have neighborhoods in cities that fit both the needs of those who are more economically disadvantaged, as well as those who have more money. This change could potentially create a big shift in education today, giving more students a chance at getting better resources, better test scores, and better academics as a whole.  
 




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