African American and Hispanic students tend to perform at lower levels and receive lower grades. Because more African American and Hispanic families live in poverty, it may be that their __________ is reflected in their school performance.

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When examining ethnic differences in school achievement, the SES (socioeconomic status) is found to be a predictor of academic achievement. Therefore, because a higher proportion of African American and Hispanic students live in poverty, their economic disadvantage may be reflected in their school performance.

African American and Hispanic Students Tend to Perform at Lower