The Data Behind School Choice
School choice works – and here's the data to prove it!
At a Glance
School Choice raises outcomes, reduces segregation, improves civics, and saves taxpayer dollars
(Sources: EdChoice, American Federation for Children)
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Studies on school choice participants outcomes found academic improvement
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Studies found school choice raised outcomes for public school students
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Studies found that school choice resulted in less segregated schools
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Studies found that school choice saves money
School Choice is Spreading!
10 states and counting have passed universal school choice programs since 2021
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Education choice programs are helping families and students in 32 states across America.
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Oregonians Support School Choice!
69%
Voters support school choice
77%
Parents support school choive
Data from Other States
Milwaukee Parental Choice Program (MPCP)
- Higher Graduation Rates: MPCP students had higher on-time graduation rates—76%—than students in Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS)—69%. MPCP students are more likely to enroll as well as persist in a 4-year college than MPS peers.
- Increased Academic Achievement: MPCP students have higher achievement growth in reading and similar growth in math over four years.
- Reduced Crime: MPCP students had decreased rates of subsequent criminal activity, especially among males.
Washington, D.C., Opportunity Scholarship Program (OSP)
- Higher Graduation Rates: OSP students graduated at a rate of 91%, a 21-point increase from those who didn’t receive scholarships. OSP graduation rate is more than 30% higher than D.C. Public Schools. |
- Increased Academic Achievement: OSP boosted reading scores by 3.7 months of learning over 3 years.
Florida Corporate Tax Credit Scholarship Program
- Increased Academic Achievement: Annual evaluations show scholarship recipients—mostly low income, minority students—perform just as well or better than students of all incomes and races nationally.
- Improved Public School Performance: Standardized test scores improved in public schools most likely to lose students to private schools.
New York City School Choice Scholarships Foundation Program
- Higher College Enrollment Rates: African American students who participated in the New York City program were 6% more likely to enroll in college and were 5% more likely to obtain a college degree. Additionally, the study found a 5% increase in college enrollment and a 3% increase for B.A. attainment for children of mothers born in the United States.
Recommended Reading:
- https://www.heritage.org/education/commentary/the-data-prove-education-choice-winner-students-and-taxpayers
- https://www.edchoice.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/A-Win-Win-Solution-The-Empirical-Evidence-on-School-Choice.pdf
- https://edchoice.morningconsultintelligence.com/oregon/