ERIC Number: ED622023
Record Type: Non-Journal
Publication Date: 2021-Dec-23
Pages: 81
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The Combined Effects of Charter Schools on Student Outcomes: A National Analysis of School Districts. Technical Report
Chen, Feng; Harris, Douglas N.
National Center for Research on Education Access and Choice
We study the combined effects of charter schools, and their various mechanisms, on a national level and across multiple outcomes. Using difference-in-differences and fixed effects methods, we find that charter entry (above 10 percent market share) increases high school graduation rate in geographic districts by about 2-4 percentage points and increases test scores by 0.06-0.16 standard deviations. Charter effects peak with 5-15 percent charter market share. Also, total effects are comprised not only of participant and competitive effects, but also the charter-induced closure of low-performing traditional public schools. The analysis addresses potential endogeneity of charter school location and timing.
Descriptors: Charter Schools, Outcomes of Education, Statistical Analysis, School Districts, Graduation Rate, Elementary Secondary Education, Scores, Competition, Academic Achievement
National Center for Research on Education Access and Choice. 1555 Poydras Street Suite 700, New Orleans, LA 70112. Tel: 870-540-6576; e-mail: info@reachcentered.org; Web site: https://reachcentered.org/
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Numerical/Quantitative Data
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
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Language: English
Sponsor: Institute of Education Sciences (ED)
Authoring Institution: National Center for Research on Education Access and Choice (REACH)
IES Funded: Yes
Grant or Contract Numbers: R305C180025
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