[ch4s3]

This is in stark contrast to the charter schools in NYC which are far better than all but the best regular public schools.

[stjohnswarts]

If you look at the economic backgrounds and general location of students you will find that is the true predictor of educational outcomes (on average) rather than whether that child is at a charter or public school.

[ch4s3]

That doesn’t really hold for the success academies or the charters in Harlem. A lot of these charter schools mainly serve low income families.