The Relationship Between Principal Longevity and Student Achievement In Middle Schools In South Carolina

<p> The purpose of this study was to determine if there is a relationship between the longevity of a middle school principal and student achievement. Three research questions guided the research to determine if there is a relationship. To complete the study, the researcher used data collected from the South Carolina Department of Education including PASS scores in reading and mathematics, ESEA index, gender of principals, poverty index of schools, and school size to determine the relationships. Data were collected using the South Carolina School Report Card for 2012.</p> <p>Middle Schools in South Carolina were used for the study. The results showed that while a relationship does exist between principal longevity and student achievement, it is a weak correlation. In conducting a regression of variables, again longevity is a weak indicator of student achievement. Following an analysis of the data, suggestions for future studies include additional years of data, more analysis of various grade levels, and other variables for determining predictor values for variables related to Longevity. </p>

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph. D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Open Access Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Educational Leadership and Policies

Year

2013

Author dc:creator

• McDonald, David Dewayne

Contributors dc:contributor

• Lynn Harrill
• Peter Moyi

• Education
• Educational Administration and Supervision
• ESEA
• Longevity
• Principal

Statement dc:rights

• © 2013, David Dewayne McDonald

Repository record dc:identifier

https://scholarcommons.sc.edu/etd/2443

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:scholarcommons.sc.edu:etd-3572