Identifying Diverse Schools: The Ever-Dwindling N

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Abstract

This paper began as part of initial sampling for a larger project that requires diverse schools for a comparative case study. However, as patterns emerged, this sampling process was expanded to look at the broader picture of diversity and equity across the state. In this study, diverse schools are those which Black, White, and Latinx populations are each 15-60% of their school’s population. Equity is determined by a 10% difference threshold in STAAR passing rates. Further examination was included to examine other racial groups' representation, not just Black, White, and Latinx students. Additional rounds were conducted to determine how schools across the state compared to overall student racial breakdown for the state.

Authors

• Paige Tooley, Texas Christian University

• Erin Atwood, Texas Christian University