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Greater Washington K-12 School Systems Make the Grade
Washington, DC; January 23, 2004 – Greater Washington leads the nation in the number of K-12 students (468,094) in “Gold-Rated” public school systems, according to Expansion Management magazine. When the entire region is compared to other major metro regions nationally, it ranks first with 43% of Greater Washington’s school-age children in “Gold-Rated” school systems. The top five major metro areas in the U.S. rank as follows:| Region | Students in Gold-Rated Public School Systems | Percentage of K-12 Population in Gold-Rated Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Greater Washington | 468,094 | 43.16% |
| Dallas | 140,235 | 18.7% |
| Atlanta | 136,657 | 16.22% |
| Philadelphia | 123,559 | 11.94% |
| Houston | 106,907 | 11.34% |
“In addition to its reputation as a hub for higher education, Greater Washington is clearly a leader in K-12 public instruction,” said Thomas G. Morr, Managing Partner, GWI. “Providing children with a high-quality education obviously benefits the region; well-trained students will eventually become skilled workers who can contribute to our thriving economy. This region’s many excellent school systems make it a great place for families to live."
Gold is the highest rating level given by Expansion Management’s annual Education QuotientTM survey. Factors such as average SAT score, graduation rate, student-teacher ratio and other community economic indicators were considered when conducting the study. Read the Expansion Management magazine article
Both K-12 and advanced education programs in the region are nationally recognized. Greater Washington’s 40+ colleges and universities are highlighted in GWI’s “Guide to Higher Education Resources for Business”, a website that provides information on the ways in which the region’s higher education institutions contribute to the local business community. Visit www.greaterwashington.org for more info.
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