District are similar in that they are both regular public schools

located in a midsize central city. Most people would think that the

academic performance of each district would be similar. However,

statistics show a surprising difference in their instructional expenses,

their competency level, and the percent that go on to college.

The Syracuse school district and the Westhill school district

both have a budget for instructional exspenses. The Syracuse

school district's expense per pupil is 5,448 dollars each

school year. The teacher's salary averages approximatley 40,000

dollars annualy. Sixteen percent of the faculty have a Masters

degree or a Ph.d. In contrast the Westhill school district per pupil

expense is 5,022 dollars. Their teacher's salary average is about

and I feel that the school district focuses too much on sending

78 percent go on to college. Westhill's dropout rate is dramatically

the math requirement at 63 percent. The average grade for the

The competency levels of the Syracuse school district and the

learning disabled, none are removed from class for more than 60

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