Examining Disparities in Ninth-Grade Advanced Courses

Authors

Sarah McKenzie, University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFollow
Josh McGee, University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFollow
Sarah R. Morris, University of Arkansas, FayettevilleFollow

Document Type

Brief

Publication Date

12-6-2023

Keywords

Ninth-grade year; Advanced courses; Course placement; Racial disparities

Series Title

Office for Education Policy

Series Number

Volume 20, Issue 9

Abstract

In this brief, we examine the racial and socioeconomic disparities in ninth-grade advanced course placement. We utilized a statistical analysis of course placement patterns and interviewed Arkansas counselors. We suggest districts implement local norm-based placement systems that automatically enroll students in ninth-grade advanced courses to enhance equity in course placement.

Citation

McKenzie, S., McGee, J., & Morris, S. R. (2023). Examining Disparities in Ninth-Grade Advanced Courses. Policy Briefs. Retrieved from https://scholarworks.uark.edu/oepbrief/170