Achievement gaps rooted in socioeconomic status exist when children enter kindergarten: Achievement at the beginning of kindergarten, second through fifth socioeconomic quintiles as compared with lowest quintile
| Variables (measured in standard deviations ) | Reading | Math | Persistence in completing tasks (as reported by teachers) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low-middle SES | 0.167 | 0.153 | 0.116 |
| Middle SES | 0.345 | 0.372 | 0.177 |
| High-middle SES | 0.555 | 0.539 | 0.346 |
| High SES | 0.784 | 0.761 | 0.422 |
Note: SES refers to socioeconomic status. Bars show the adjusted standard deviation score for each socioeconomic group, relative to low-SES children.
Source: EPI analysis of ECLS-K, Kindergarten Class of 2010–2011 (National Center for Education Statistics)