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The Relationship Between Grade Configuration and Student Performance in Rural Schools

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The purpose ofthis study was to examine the relationship between grade configuration-the sequence ofgrades in a school-and student behavior (attendance/suspensions) and academic achievement. Elementary (grades K-617), middle/ junior high (grades 617-8/9), secondary (grades 7/8/9-12), and unit (K-12) schools were examined using grade-level data at grades 6, 7, 10, and l l . Students in elementary and unit schools outperformed their middle and secondary school peers.

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How to Cite: Franklin, B. J. & Glascock, C. H. (1998) “The Relationship Between Grade Configuration and Student Performance in Rural Schools”, Journal of Research in Rural Education. 14(3).