Track A Case

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1. Track A - Description.
a. Track A was varied. One section of Track A was comprised of families who lived out west of the turnpike in a more rural section of town. Some families owned large parcels of property and stabled horses there. Some families lived in large, impressive homes like that of Hollywood actor Burt Reynolds. His adjacent property, managed by his father, was eponymously named the Burt Reynolds Ranch. Some families lived in comfortable, middle-class homes. Some families lived in very small homes. Some families lived in trailers temporarily while they were building houses on their property. Some families lived in trailers permanently.

b. In another section of Track A, was a small number of students, most of whom lived in moderately-priced homes within a few miles of the schools, slightly west of town.

c. In another section of Track A, was a larger group of students, most of whom lived in moderately-priced homes several miles south of town, off Route Alternate A1A.

d. In another section of Track A, was a small number of
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Track B - Description.

a. A small group of students from Track B lived in high-end properties near the Loxahatchee River, a considerable distance from schools.
b. Another small group of students from Track B lived in moderately to highly-priced homes near the Loxahatchee River, closer to the schools.

c. Another small group of students from Track B lived in moderately-priced homes near the high school.

d. The most densely populated section of Track B was comprised of low-income property near the elementary school, home to students in the lowest socioeconomic strata.

e. On average, Track B parents were the least vocal of all parents.

f. A qualitative analysis of this track’s collateral damage reveals that students in this track had the most disruptive schedule and lacked opportunity for full participation in advanced classes. They had, in fact, been thrust into the least conducive environment for student

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