The Effects of Student Composition on School Outcomes

Harker, R.; Tymms, P.

doi:10.1076/sesi.15.2.177.30432

The Effects of Student Composition on School Outcomes

Harker, R.; Tymms, P.

Authors

R. Harker

Professor Peter Tymms p.b.tymms@durham.ac.uk
Emeritus Professor

Abstract

This article explores the concept of compositional effects in school effect studies, their generation and some of the difficulties that arise in their interpretation. Some basic issues are addressed using data from a New Zealand study of secondary schools, and further illustration of some of the 'pitfalls' is provided from an English study of primary school performance indicators. The importance of model specification, predictor reliability, and cautious interpretation are highlighted.

Citation

Harker, R., & Tymms, P. (2004). The Effects of Student Composition on School Outcomes. School Effectiveness and School Improvement, 15(2), 177-199. https://doi.org/10.1076/sesi.15.2.177.30432

Journal Article Type	Article
Publication Date	Jun 1, 2004
Deposit Date	Jan 10, 2007
Journal	School Effectiveness and School Improvement
Print ISSN	0924-3453
Electronic ISSN	1744-5124
Publisher	Taylor and Francis Group
Peer Reviewed	Peer Reviewed
Volume	15
Issue	2
Pages	177-199
DOI	https://doi.org/10.1076/sesi.15.2.177.30432
Keywords	Peer effects, Facilities, Phantom effect, Policy response.