Wednesday, July 28, 2021
This collection of interactive maps shows where, geographically, alternative educational programs (such as vocational school, charter schools, magnet schools, etc.) are available in the United States.…Read More
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Open Enrollment
The availability of alternative educational programs across various states
David White | Wednesday, July 28, 2021
This collection of interactive maps shows where, geographically, alternative educational programs (such as vocational school, charter schools, magnet schools, etc.) are available in the United States. The underlying data was released by the U.S. Department of Education.
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
There is a wide variance of average class sizes among states across the country.…Read More
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Teaching and Learning
Student-teacher ratios vary greatly by state
David White | Tuesday, July 27, 2021
This line graph shows the student-teacher ratio of public schools in each state during the 2018–19 academic year. The underlying data was released by the U.S. Department of Education.
The graphic illustrates that there is a wide variance of average class sizes among states across the country.
Monday, July 26, 2021
Hawaii was the state with the highest percentage of non-white public school students with 88%…Read More
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Diversity in Public Schools
The racial composition of public school student bodies in each state
David White | Monday, July 26, 2021
This bar graph shows the percentages of white and non-white public school students in each state during the 2018–19 academic year. The underlying data was released by the U.S. Department of Education.
Hawaii was the state with the highest percentage of non-white public school students with 88% non-white. Vermont was the state with the lowest percentage of non-white public school students with 10% non-white.
Sunday, July 25, 2021
In public school reporting, “economic need” is defined by the percentage of students who qualify to receive a free or reduced price school lunch. The U.S. national average for economic need in public schools is 48%.…Read More
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Economic Needs
48% of U.S. public school students qualify for free or reduced price lunch
David White | Sunday, July 25, 2021
This bar graph shows the rate of economic need of public schools in each state. In public school reporting, “economic need” is defined by the percentage of students who qualify to receive a free or reduced price school lunch. The U.S. national average for economic need in public schools is 48%. That figure is alarmingly high but what is more alarming is the fact that 19 states have economic need higher than 48%, the highest being Mississippi where 74% of all public school students qualify for free or reduced price lunch.
The underlying data was released by the U.S. Department of Education.
Thursday, July 22, 2021
NYC charter high school students rarely dropped out of school…Read More
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Staying the Course
NYC charter high school students rarely dropped out of school
David White | Thursday, July 22, 2021
This bar graph shows the 2017–18 dropout rates of each NYC charter high school. The underlying data was released by the City of New York.
A large majority of NYC charter high schools had a dropout rate of 7.5% or less. Only six schools had a dropout rate of 10% or more.
See also: MSM-E21. NYC charter graduation rates outpace the city average
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
NYC charters graduated seniors at a higher rate than the citywide average…Read More
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Graduation Days
NYC charters graduated seniors at a higher rate than the citywide average
David White | Wednesday, July 21, 2021
This bar graph shows the 2017–18 graduation rates of each NYC charter high school. The underlying data was released by the City of New York.
In the 2017–18 academic year, the citywide graduation rate was 75.9%. A large majority of charter high schools outperformed the citywide average graduation rate.
See also: MSM-E22. Most NYC charter high schools have low dropout rates
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Most NYC charter school graduates earned standard Regents diplomas…Read More
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Advanced Diplomas
Most NYC charter school graduates earned standard Regents diplomas
David White | Tuesday, July 20, 2021
This bar graph shows a breakdown of the types of diplomas earned by NYC charter high school graduates in the 2017–18 academic year. The underlying data was released by the City of New York.
A large majority of NYC charter high school graduates earned standard Regents diplomas. Relatively few graduates earned local diplomas or Advanced Regents diplomas.
Monday, July 19, 2021
As literacy rises, so does income…Read More
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Literacy vs. Income
As literacy rises, so does income
David White | Monday, July 19, 2021
This bar graph illustrates the relationship between income and literacy rates among various countries. The underlying data was released by the United Nations.
It’s clear from the data that income correlates with a country’s literacy rate. Upper-middle income countries have a 93% literacy rate. In contrast, the literacy rate in low-middle income countries is only 57%.
Sunday, July 18, 2021
The racial composition of NYC public high schools…Read More
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Percent Composition
The racial composition of NYC public high schools
David White | Sunday, July 18, 2021
This graphic organizer lists the racial composition of individual NYC public schools. The citywide averages and the school district averages are shown at the top in orange and green respectively. The underlying data was released by the City of New York.
Saturday, July 17, 2021
Education outcomes in NYC public high schools…Read More
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Results May Vary
Education outcomes in NYC public high schools
David White | Saturday, July 17, 2021
This dashboard shows the education outcomes (diploma, dropped out or still enrolled) of each NYC public high school. The chart is filterable by cohort year and demographic subgroup. The underlying data was released by the City of New York.
Friday, July 16, 2021
Forster children face significant challenges when it comes to schooling…Read More
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Home & School
Forster children face significant challenges when it comes to schooling
David White | Friday, July 16, 2021
This bar chart illustrates the one of the many difficulties affecting foster children. Within 90 days of their initial foster care placement, a large number of children had already changed schools at least once. The underlying data was released by the City of New York.
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Public education budgets as a percentage of GDP…Read More
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Tuition Assistance
Public education budgets as a percentage of GDP
David White | Tuesday, July 13, 2021
This interactive map shows how much each country spends on public education as a percentage of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The underlying data was released by the United Nations.
Saturday, July 10, 2021
The secondary school outcomes of NYC students…Read more
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Futures in Focus
The secondary school outcomes of NYC students
David White | Saturday, July 10, 2021
This graphic organizer shows the recent graduation outcomes of students enrolled in NYC high schools. The chart is filterable and allows you to sort the data by cohort year (the year a student entered 9th grade) and demographic subgroup. The underlying data was released by the City of New York.
Friday, July 9, 2021
The demographic makeup of each NYC school district…Read more
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Diverse Backgrounds
The demographic makeup of each NYC school district
David White | Friday, July 9, 2021
This interactive map shows the racial composition of each of New York City’s community school districts. Hover your mouse (or tap if you’re using a mobile device) to learn more about each district. The underlying data was released by the City of New York.
Thursday, July 8, 2021
The NYC Department of Education accounted for more spending than any other city department…Read more
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Tuition & Fees
The NYC Department of Education accounted for more spending than any other city department
David White | Thursday, July 8, 2021
This bar graph depicts the City of New York’s spending totals by department. The underlying data was released by the City of New York.
In Fiscal year 2018, the City of New York spent more than $2.5 billion on public education which was the most of any city department or agency. The next highest spending total was the Human Resources Administration with a total yearly budget of $990 million.
Wednesday, July 7, 2021
Charter schools dominate the conversation, but not the enrollment numbers…Read more
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Out of Proportion
Charter schools dominate the conversation, but not the enrollment numbers
David White | Wednesday, July 7, 2021
This 100% bar graph shows the proportion of U.S. students that are enrolled in charter schools vs. how many are enrolled in traditional public schools. The underlying data was released by the U.S. Department of Education.
Despite their prominence in the national conversation and some very high-profile advocates (and detractors), charter schools account for only 6.5% of all public school students in the United States.
Tuesday, July 6, 2021
The City of New York has its sights set on some lofty goals…Read more
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Higher Aspirations
The City of New York has its sights set on some lofty goals
David White | Tuesday, July 6, 2021
This dashboard shows goals that the government of the City of New York has set for various areas of public life. The underlying data was released by the City of New York.
The interactive data visualization outlines each of goals laid out in the OneNYC 2050 Strategic Plan along with the target numbers the city is trying to achieve and the dates by which they aim to achieve them.
Sunday, July 4, 2021
2019 New York State Common Core Learning Standard Exam results…Read more
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Data Explorer
2019 New York State Common Core Learning Standard Exam results
David White | Sunday, July 4, 2021
This dashboard shows the results of the 2019 New York State Common Core Learning Standard Exam (NYS CCLS). It displays the English Language Arts (ELA) and Math exam scores of New York City public school students in Grades 3–8. The dashboard is filterable by county and demographic subgroup. The underlying data was released by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
Saturday, July 3, 2021
How NYC high schools measure up in comparison to their peers…Read more
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Standing Out
How NYC high schools measure up in comparison to their peers
David White | Saturday, July 3, 2021
This bar graph shows the graduation rates of NYC high schools in 2018 and how much each school’s graduation rate deviated from the citywide average. The interactive data graphic is filterable by borough, school district and demographic subgroup. The underlying data was released by the City of New York.
Friday, July 2, 2021
Counterintuitively, student-to-teacher ratios were not a reliable predictor of exam success…Read More
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Some Unexpected Results
Counterintuitively, student-to-teacher ratios were not a reliable predictor of exam success
David White | Friday, July 2, 2021
This scatterplot shows the relationship between NYC schools’ average class size and their state exam results. The underlying data was released by the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
The data graphic shows the English Language Arts (ELA) and Math exam scores of New York City public school students in Grades 3–8. While there was a small amount of correlation between small class sizes and high exam marks, there were in fact many examples where schools with large class sizes earned high scores. Conversely, there were also several schools with small class sizes who did not perform as well as their peers.