Racial achievement gap in the United States

The racial Achievement gap in the United States refers to the educational disparities between various ethnic groups. This disparity manifests itself in a variety of ways: African-American and Hispanic students are more likely to receive lower grades, score lower on standardized tests, drop out of high school, and are less likely to enter and complete college than whites, who similarly score lower than Asians. The evidence, antecedents, implications, and successes of the achievement gap are discussed below.