Description/Abstract
Using panel data and a “true” fixed effect stochastic frontier model, we estimate persistent and transient technical inefficiency in mathematics (Math) and English Language Arts (ELA) test score gains in NYC public middle schools from 2014 to 2016. We compare several measures of transient technical inefficiency and show that around 58% of NYC middle schools are efficient in Math gains, while 16% are efficient in ELA gains. Multivariate inference techniques are used to determine subsets of efficient schools, providing actionable decision rules to help policymakers target resources and incentives.
Document Type
Working Paper
Date
12-2020
Keywords
Education, Mode, Ranking and Selection, Stochastic Frontier
Language
English
Series
Working Papers Series
Disciplines
Economic Policy | Economics | Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration
ISBN
1525-3066
Recommended Citation
Horrace, William C.; Rothbart, Michah W.; and Yang, Yi, "Technical Efficiency of Public Middle Schools in New York City" (2020). Center for Policy Research. 268.
https://surface.syr.edu/cpr/268
Source
Local input
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.
Additional Information
Working Paper No 235