Data Sources This dataset compiles data from the following [Massachusetts Department of Education reports](http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/state_report/): * Enrollment by Grade * Enrollment by Selected Population * Enrollment by Race/Gender * Class Size by Gender and Selected Populations * Teacher Salaries * Per Pupil Expenditure * Graduation Rates * Graduates Attending Higher Ed * Advanced Placement Participation * Advanced Placement Performance * SAT Performance * MCAS Achievement Results * Accountability Report In each case, the data is the latest available data as of August 2017. Data Dictionary The data dictionary lists the report from which each field is sourced. It also includes the original field names - minor changes have been made to make the field names easier to understand. Data definitions can be found on the [About the Data](http://profiles.doe.mass.edu/help/data.aspx) section of the MA DOE website. Questions * What contributes to differences in schools outcomes? * Are there meaningful regional differences within MA? * Which schools do well despite limited resources?