Would weighted-student funding enhance intra-district equity in Texas? A simulation using DEA

Would weighted-student funding enhance intra-district equity in Texas? A simulation using DEA

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Article ID: iaor20171082
Volume: 68
Issue: 4
Start Page Number: 377
End Page Number: 389
Publication Date: Apr 2017
Journal: J Oper Res Soc
Authors: , , ,
Keywords: statistics: data envelopment analysis, simulation, government
Abstract:

We use data envelopment analysis to model the educational production function, and then explore how a shift to weighted student funding using the student weights embedded in the Texas School Finance Formula would alter the allocation of inputs and potential outputs. School outputs are measured as value‐added reading and math scores on standard achievement tests. We find that if school districts allocated their resources efficiently, then they would not allocate their resources to campuses according to the funding model weights. Policies that promote greater efficiency would also enhance equity in educational outcomes.

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