Where did all those 6th graders go? IDEA and Martin MS Comparison « A "Fuller" Look at Education Issues

Where did all those 6th graders go? IDEA and Martin MS Comparison « A "Fuller" Look at Education Issues:

Where did all those 6th graders go? IDEA and Martin MS Comparison

by Dr. Ed Fuller

This posts looks at the most recent cohort of 6th graders enrolling in IDEA Charter Schools and Martin MS in Austin ISD. Why start with 6th graders? Because IDEA Charter Schools are separated into elementary schools (K-5) and secondary schools (6-12). So, theoretically, students enter 6th grade and remain in IDEA Charter Schools until graduation and then 100% of them enter college.
This evidence will be criticized because it is only one cohort, but it is the latest cohort available. Thus, it reflects the most current evidence we have on the success of IDEA Charter Schools.
This analysis extends my previous analyses by including middle school grade levels in addition to grades 9