Ok statistically schools that have a wealthier base tend to do far better than those of a poorer base. Many states have a law or a court ruling against property taxes being the only way a school generates funds, as it is considered discriminatory. When it comes down to it, part of the reason poor students do bad is because of living in a culture of poverty, and schools that are full of poverty are basically screwed, unless you are able to find some way to motivate them and be creative enough to do it. That said many larger school districts like the city school districts in this area like rochester have a lot of mismanagement involved. The problem with poorer parental bases is that they are less willing to stand up against this crap. Also, a poorer base is likely to emphasize school, partially because they are less educated themselves (statistic generality there). the biggest issue is that very few of the poor believe that the american dream can still happen. and working for the state of new york, i have to say that sometimes they really do find some of the most expensive overpriced garbage to buy. a lot of it is that management should be replaced is the schools do not make any progress, and that is one of the few bright spots of the no child left behind act.
this turned into an education debate when i made a remark comparing prison spending to educational spending the past 25 years, and holcombs arm and i have been debating