A COMPARITIVE STUDY ON IMPACT OF ECONOMIC STATUS ON EDUCATIONAL PERFORMANCE BETWEEN RURAL AND URBAN SECONDARY SCHOOL BOYS IN MEERUT DISTRICT

Abstract

The study measures the Impact of Economic Status on the Educational performance of the students as a Comparative Study of Urban and Rural Secondary School Boys in Meerut District . The study analyzes socio-economic indicators, including household income, parental educational background, and access to necessary resources, establishing correlations that subsequently affect educational performance. The study utilises primary data generated from surveys and secondary data extracted from educational records, showcases differences occurring in the rural and urban context. The results will expose how much economic conditions/attributes determine learning outcomes, and can consequently adapt policies and interventions that aim at equity and equal learning opportunities across varying socio-economic backgrounds.