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What Are The Results?
Let's review some of the findings about homeschool academic results and about homeschool families.
- Homeschooling is the fastest growing segment of K-12 education.
- An estimated 1 million children are currently being homeschooled.
- over 50 million children are enrolled in public/private schools
- The median homeschool test scores are in the 70th to 80th percentile.
- public schools are in the 50th percentile
- private schools are in the 65th to 75th percentile
- The median amount of money spent for homeschool materials is $400/year.
- Approximately 25% of homeschool parents are certified to teach.
- however, there is no significant difference in test scores between certified and non-certified homeschool families
- Homeschool parents have more formal education than the general population.
- On average, homeschool students are in larger families.
- 25% of homeschoolers are studying 1-2 grades above normal for their age.
- Homeschoolers watch less TV than children nationwide.
- Homeschooling is typically taught one-on-one.
- public schools have 25-30 students per class
- Homeschools can pace/adapt the curriculum to the student.
- public/private schools usually required to use fixed curriculum/pace
Read more at:
1. Scholastic Achievement & Demographic Characteristics
2. Just the Facts: Home Schooling
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