Socioeconomic school segregation in Chile: parental choice and a theoretical counterfactual analysis

The report investigates whether Chile's parental school choice policy has exacerbated socioeconomic school segregation in Santiago. Using georeferenced data, it compares actual segregation with a counterfactual scenario where students attend their nearest school, revealing that actual segregation is higher, suggesting that family preferences and school entry barriers contribute to segregation beyond residential patterns.

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The research method involved constructing a georeferenced database of students and schools in Santiago. Segregation was measured using indices like the dissimilarity index and exposure index. A counterfactual scenario was designed where students attended the nearest school to their residence, allowing comparison with actual segregation levels.

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The study examines the impact of Chile's parental school choice policy on socioeconomic school segregation in Santiago's Greater Metropolitan Area. By comparing the current segregation with a hypothetical scenario where students attend the nearest school, the research finds that actual segregation levels are higher. This suggests that the interplay between family preferences and school entry barriers, such as tuition and selective admissions, amplifies segregation beyond what is caused by residential segregation alone.

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Categories: Chile geographic scope | English publication language | Greater Metropolitan Area Of Santiago geographic scope | educational policy | parental choice | private schools | public schools | residential patterns | school entry barriers | school segregation | selective admissions | socioeconomic status | tuition