Do homeschooled kids have better grades than publicschooled kids?

Answer 1

You are asking the wrong question. It's not that Homeschool Kids or Private School kids are SMARTER than Public School kids --that's just ridiculous --

The answer is that Homeschool kids as well as Private School kids get a better education.

1. Homeschool allows your child to learn one on one. There are no distractions, no time limits, no time wasted on daily transportation. You also have control over the materials your child goes over. There are of course different types of homeschooling. For those people who believe that homeschool deprives your child of valuable relationships with other children -- well, those people are wrong. There are tons of networks for kids that learn at home and they do the usual field trips, meetings and playdate times -- but that doesn't really pertain to this particular question. Because of the one on one attention and the fact that they can dedicate even more time to their learning they tend to go through materials faster and they leave with a better understanding of it.

2. Private School, although still a very social alternative, also provides better education. The teachers are usually better qualified. The school that hires them requires more from them than your average public school and also gives them smaller classes so that children have more one on one attention. They also have tutors and learning centers that will help your child stay on track. The teachers have better salaries which in turn motivates them to actually teach the children instead of having them sit in class thinking about their petty salaries. Parents are also more involved in their child's education - when you are investing thousands of dollars a year for your child to learn, you tend to make it a priority to make sure that he/she does. I'm not saying that you don't care when they do go to public school, but when it hurts the wallet, parents seem to pay MORE attention.

3. Public Schools are overloaded with kids and each time they get more overloaded. They have tight budgets, not enough materials, outdated computers and programs and teachers that aren't sure they want to be there because of their low salaries. The personal attention goes to a few select students -- those who already stand out and excell at something on their own.

Also, the standards for advanced in a Public School are much lower than te standards for 'advanced' in a private school setting.

I can tell you this from my own personal experience. I went to Private School from pre-k to 5th grade. I was then homeschooled for 6th grade and went into Public School for 7th-12th.

I went through 6th grade in 3 months with a private homeschool teacher-- my grades were all between 96%-100% -- I passed grades 1-5 with straight A's.

I went to public school for 7th grade and they were learning what I had learned in 3rd.

I HATED SCHOOL. I thought my mom was punshing me and sent me to a 'special' school or something. They were SO FAR BEHIND. I did everything I could not to go in. I flunked 7th and 8th grade because I missed more than half the year. They made me go to summer school where I just took the tests, passed them and they sent me off to the next grade.

High School was better but they were just now tapping into what I had left off in 6th grade. Again, why am I doing in 10th grade what I already did in 6th. I was smarter that time though because High School allows you more freedom of choice with classes and placement. They let me test and I graduated high school at 16 years old.

I was NOT smarter than the other kids. I just received an A+ education in my early years.

I have two small girls now. I am NOT EVER sending them to Public School. We are going to homeschool for as long as humanly possible and if they later express an interest in going to actual school -- (and I mean after the age of 15) then I will be sure to put them in a private school -- even if I have to work two jobs to pay for it. You just can't compare.

I hope I have provided the information you were looking for.

Answer

Yes,base on study they are around 1 SD or above the mean of the public school kids. Therefore an average or above homeschooler would be in the top 16% of the class in there school year.

Previous Answer

I deleted it since its base on someone naive believe that ap class is a great obstacle that requires a great knowledge to overcome. Also the implication that public school is a great source for college credit,while implying that homeschoolers and private schools don't have the same thing,showing his/her obliviousness to homeschoolers often taking clep before 6th grade. Often entering college substantially earlier than there public school counterparts combined with alot of college credits. Heck, I didn't even heard of Clep while I was in school. I would've saved 3/4 of one semester if I did Clep.

Answer 2

It depends. Most homeschoolers score better on their tests (like SAT, etc--search up 'homeschoolers score better on tests' or something like that to see), but does that necessarily mean they are smarter? Maybe it's just that they have more time to study for them because they can study at their own pace. How do you define smart, anyway? By IQ? That has nothing to do with whether or not you're homeschooled!

Answer 3

I'm not sure of the entire turnout, but I do know that I am homeschooled and I am highly advanced.

I know the material more than kids who know it ok but still get passed through.

What I'm trying to say is that I stop and go over what I got wrong, rather than just saying ehh, i did ok. i can continue. I get more answers right.

Answer 4

No, children at public schools get better grades. They are taught by better "teachers" than their parents. The children at public schools have better oppurtunities to get into college. They have more experience and are heard from more than the isolated homeschooled kids. Students at public school get better amounts of time to study and get things done. Also, waking up early for public school trains children for when they get older and have to get up early for their jobs.

Answer 5

Mostly, yes.

But I'm unsure of the exact numbers...

If a home schooled student does better (which happens a lot) then it's because the home-schooled child has more one-on-one time with their teacher, and a public-schooled teacher has to focus on ALL the kids...

Answer 6

Generally, yes. Homeschool students can have all the individual attention they need, can work at their own pace, and can follow a curriculum designed for their specific learning style or interests. They don't have to try to keep up with 30 other students, nor do they have to be held back until the rest of the class understands a concept. Homeschoolers generally have more opportunities for hands-on learning and field trips, while those who attend regular schools do most of their learning from a book or lectures. Homeschool students who have learning delays or problems such as ADD or dyslexia tend to learn much better in the more private setting of homeschool than they do in a classroom.

Answer 7

In so so so many ways it is. There are lots of opinions on why it seems worse, but most of those are roumers and steriotypes. Do some research, and you may find out that it is indeed a good fit for you!

Answer 8

Yes because they have more time to study and aren't under pressure.

Answer 9

if your asking: is homeschooling better for your child than public school? then YES it most definitely is!!! trust me!

Answer 10

Yes homeschooled kids get better grades