Achievement gap
A persistent difference in results between groups of students, such as by income or ethnicity.
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- United States, All four UK nations (details may differ)
- Topic
- Inspection and accountability
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Related terms
- Disadvantage gap England
- The difference in attainment between disadvantaged pupils and their peers.
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