National Evaluation of Smaller Learning Communities

This is a review of 55 studies. Included in the review were: 3 cost studies, 25 case studies, and 27 outcome based studies (2 experimental designed and 3 quasi-experimental). They were able to establish effect sizes for nine studies. Small size positively correlated higher achievement to low-SES students. Larger schools showed positive achievement for student of high-SES status. Smaller schools had lower drop out rates, better attendance, and higher graduation rates. Small and large schools were determined to be equally costly effective.