Teachers and Student Achievement

 

How do teacher experience and demographics affect student academic outcomes?

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Data provided by the Texas Education Agency

Analysis of Texas School Districts

Teacher

Degree Type

Years of experience

Under 5 years experience

Turnover rate

​Race/Ethnicity


Student

Race/Ethnicity

Socioeconomic status (SES)

Test scores

 

VARIABLES TESTED

Visualization using R
Visualization using R
Visualization using R

Relationships

While average years of experience and number of teachers with advanced degrees positively affects academic outcomes, turnover rate and number of teachers with less than 5 years of experience negatively affect achievement
Advanced Degree
Years of Experience
Turnover Rate
< 5 Years Experience
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Major Urban Districts

  • San Antonio
  • North East
  • Northside
  • Dallas
  • El Paso
  • Ysleta
  • Socorro
  • Houston
  • Arlington
  • Fort Worth
  • Austin
Visualization using HTML5 and Javascript
Visualization using HTML5 and Javascript
Visualization using google sheets. Slow response time.
Visualization using google sheets. Slow response time.

Teacher Race and Student Success Analysis

Factors to consider:

  • Poverty Level of Students
  • Certification Type for Teacher
  • School specific factors
*Color Indicates % of AA Student per District
Visualization using Google Charts

Future Considerations

  • Compare different "community types" 
  • Compare Spanish vs. English speaking students
  • Attach degree type to opportunity areas
  • Deeper analysis of teacher race/ethnicity and achievement trends

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