Studied the academic achievement and demographic characteristics of 20,760 home-schooled students in 11,930 families. Findings indicate the exceptionally high achievement test scores of these students, the high level of parental education for this group, relatively high income for home-school families, and the prevalence of married-couple…

This report presents the results of the largest survey and testing program for students in home schools to date. In Spring 1998, 20,760 K-12 home school students in 11,930 families were administered either the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS) or the Tests of Achievement and Proficiency (TAP), depending on their current grade. The parents…