Exploring the Impact of School Discipline and Attendance on Academic Achievement
This study explores the relationship between school discipline, attendance, and academic growth among elementary students in a large U.S. school district. Using data from over 66,000 students in grades K–5 who completed Curriculum Associates’ i-Ready Diagnostic assessments in math and reading during the 2021-22 school year, we examined how disciplinary actions—specifically suspensions and referrals—differed across student subgroups and how both discipline and attendance predicted academic achievement.