Alan C. Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 DC Schools: $29,349 Per Pupil, 83% Not Proficient in Reading The public schools in Washington, D.C., spent $29,349 per pupil in the 2010-2011 school year, according to the latest data from National Center for Education Statistics, but in 2013 fully 83 percent of the eighth graders in these schools were not "proficient" in reading and 81 percent were not "proficient" in math.. . .In 2013, students nationwide took NAEP reading and math tests. When the NCES listed the scores of public-school eighth graders in the 50 states and the District of Columbia, D.C. came in last in both subjects.D.C. eighth graders scored an average of 248 out of 500 in reading, and Mississippi finished next to last with an average of 253.Only 17 percent of D.C. 8th graders rated "proficient" or better in reading. In Mississippi, it was 20 percent.In math, D.C. public-school eighth graders scored an average of 265 out of 500, and only 19 percent were rated "proficient" or better. Alabama placed next to last with an average math score of 269, with 20 percent rated "proficient" or better.. . .How did the D.C. public schools spend $28,403 per student?Among other things, they spent $10,584 per pupil on "instruction," which "encompasses all activities dealing directly with the interaction between teachers and students."Then they spent $5,487 on "capital outlays," which includes "the acquisition of land and buildings; building construction, remodeling," etc.Then they spent $2,321 on "operation and maintenance," which includes "salary, benefits, supplies, and contractual fees for supervision of operations and maintenance," etc.Then they spent $2,124 on "interest on school debt."Then they spent $1,613 on "instructional staff," $1,546 on "school administration," $1,404 on "student transportation," $1,208 on "student support," $866 on "general administration," $761 on "food services," $450 on "other support services."
tasmlab Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 For the full 13 years of school, the bill would be $381,537.
fractional slacker Posted May 15, 2014 Posted May 15, 2014 Approaching a half a million to keep kids from learning. What a deal. 7 kids in college by age 12 by avoiding public gulag scools. It's no wonder the violent class hates empiricism. http://www.today.com/moms/meet-brainy-bunch-family-7-kids-college-age-12-2D79669284
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