The Charter School Competition and Fiscal Impacts

The Field Lab partnered with Somerville Public Schools to examine the fiscal effects of charter school competition on the district’s budget.

Project Partner

City of Somerville

Somerville Public Schools

Project Summary

Students analyzed enrollment patterns, funding flows, and budgetary impacts associated with charter school attendance among Somerville students.

Areas of Focus

The team examined per-pupil funding dynamics, revenue shifts, enrollment trends, and fiscal pressures on the district associated with charter school competition.

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