Relationship of Neighborhood Resources Utilized and the Impact on Academic Achievement in the Children of Housing Choice Voucher Participants

Housing Choice Vouchers have expanded housing opportunities for millions of low-income households throughout the United States. Vouchers provide low-income households the opportunity to move to different neighborhoods. A growing body of research has shown where a household resides has a large impact on both economic outcomes, and the quality of their children’s education. This is the second of a three-part research project which explored the effect neighborhood choice has on the academic achievement of Housing Choice Voucher participant’s high school aged children. Using survey data, this study explored the relationship, utilizing neighborhood resources had on passing STAAR reading and mathematics exam. Of the 4,884 flyers mailed to households utilizing the Housing Choice Voucher, 77 participants used the QR code to access the questionnaire with 51 participants completing the questionnaire with the required information. Findings were analyzed using Pearson’s Chi-square and frequency distributions. Findings suggest the utilization of police had a correlation to passing the STAAR reading exam and though a larger percentage of households utilize the resource of tutoring, it did not correlate to the passing of the STAAR mathematics exam.

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[1] Boyd Melody L., Edin Kathryn, Clampet-Lundquist Susan, Duncan Greg J.. The durability of gains from the<i>Gautreaux</i>Two residential mobility program: a qualitative analysis of who stays and who moves from low-poverty neighborhoods∗. Housing Policy Debate. Vol. 20(1):119–146. 2010. Informa UK Limited. [Cross Ref]

[2] de Souza Briggs Xavier, Ferryman Kadija S., Popkin Susan J., Rendón María. Why did the moving to opportunity experiment not get young people into better schools? Housing Policy Debate. Vol. 19(1):53–91. 2008. Informa UK Limited. [Cross Ref]

[3] Carlson Deven, Miller Hannah, Haveman Robert, Kang Sohyun, Schmidt Alex, Wolfe Barbara. The effect of housing assistance on student achievement: Evidence from Wisconsin. Journal of Housing Economics. Vol. 44:61–73. 2019. Elsevier BV. [Cross Ref]

[4] Cohen Deborah A., Han Bing, Derose Kathryn P., Williamson Stephanie, Marsh Terry, Raaen Laura, McKenzie Thomas L.. The Paradox of Parks in Low-Income Areas. Environment and Behavior. Vol. 48(1):230–245. 2016. SAGE Publications. [Cross Ref]

[5] Cummings Janet R., Wen Hefei, Druss Benjamin G.. Improving Access to Mental Health Services for Youth in the United States. JAMA. Vol. 309(6)2013. American Medical Association (AMA). [Cross Ref]

[6] Curley Alexandra M.. Relocating the Poor: Social Capital and Neighborhood Resources. Journal of Urban Affairs. Vol. 32(1):79–103. 2010. Informa UK Limited. [Cross Ref]

[7] Garboden Philip M. E., Rosen Eva, DeLuca Stefanie, Edin Kathryn. Taking Stock: What Drives Landlord Participation in the Housing Choice Voucher Program. Housing Policy Debate. Vol. 28(6):979–1003. 2018. Informa UK Limited. [Cross Ref]

[8] Goldsmith Pat Rubio, Britton Marcus L., Reese Bruce, Velez William. Will Moving to a Better Neighborhood Help? Teenage Residential Mobility, Change of Context, and Young-Adult Educational Attainment. Urban Affairs Review. Vol. 53(2):305–337. 2017. SAGE Publications. [Cross Ref]

[9] Guryan Jonathan, Christenson Sandra, Cureton Ashley, Lai Ijun, Ludwig Jens, Schwarz Catherine, Shirey Emma, Turner Mary Clair. The Effect of Mentoring on School Attendance and Academic Outcomes: A Randomized Evaluation of the Check & Connect Program. Journal of Policy Analysis and Management. Vol. 40(3):841–882. 2021. Wiley. [Cross Ref]

[10] Horn Keren Mertens, Ellen Ingrid Gould, Schwartz Amy Ellen. Do Housing Choice Voucher holders live near good schools? Journal of Housing Economics. Vol. 23:28–40. 2014. Elsevier BV. [Cross Ref]

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[12] Jacob Brian A., Kapustin Max, Ludwig Jens. The Impact of Housing Assistance on Child Outcomes: Evidence from a Randomized Housing Lottery*. The Quarterly Journal of Economics. Vol. 130(1):465–506. 2015. Oxford University Press (OUP). [Cross Ref]

[13] Legewie Joscha, Fagan Jeffrey. Aggressive Policing and the Educational Performance of Minority Youth. American Sociological Review. Vol. 84(2):220–247. 2019. SAGE Publications. [Cross Ref]

[14] Ludwig Jens, Duncan Greg J, Gennetian Lisa A, Katz Lawrence F, Kessler Ronald C, Kling Jeffrey R, Sanbonmatsu Lisa. Long-Term Neighborhood Effects on Low-Income Families: Evidence from Moving to Opportunity. American Economic Review. Vol. 103(3):226–231. 2013. American Economic Association. [Cross Ref]

[15] Mac Iver Martha Abele, Sheldon Steven, Naeger Sarah, Clark Emily. Mentoring Students Back On-Track to Graduation: Program Results From Five Communities. Education and Urban Society. Vol. 49(7):643–675. 2017. SAGE Publications. [Cross Ref]

[16] Mullenbach Lauren E., Larson Lincoln R., Floyd Myron F., Marquet Oriol, Huang Jing-Huei, Alberico Claudia, Scott Ogletree S., Aaron Hipp J.. Cultivating social capital in diverse, low-income neighborhoods: The value of parks for parents with young children. Landscape and Urban Planning. Vol. 219:2022. Elsevier BV. [Cross Ref]

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[18] Pearce Lisa D., Uecker Jeremy E., Denton Melinda Lundquist. Religion and Adolescent Outcomes: How and Under What Conditions Religion Matters. Annual Review of Sociology. Vol. 45(1):201–222. 2019. Annual Reviews. [Cross Ref]

[19] Pearman Francis A.. Gentrification and Academic Achievement: A Review of Recent Research. Review of Educational Research. Vol. 89(1):125–165. 2019. American Educational Research Association (AERA). [Cross Ref]

[20] Raposa Elizabeth B., Rhodes Jean, Stams Geert Jan J. M., Card Noel, Burton Samantha, Schwartz Sarah, Sykes Laura A. Yoviene, Kanchewa Stella, Kupersmidt Janis, Hussain Saida. The Effects of Youth Mentoring Programs: A Meta-analysis of Outcome Studies. Journal of Youth and Adolescence. Vol. 48(3):423–443. 2019. Springer Science and Business Media LLC. [Cross Ref]

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[23] Schwartz Amy Ellen, Horn Keren Mertens, Ellen Ingrid Gould, Cordes Sarah A.. Do Housing Vouchers Improve Academic Performance? Evidence from New York City. Journal of Policy Analysis and Management. Vol. 39(1):131–158. 2020. Wiley. [Cross Ref]

[24] Settersten R.A.. Community Organization and the Life CourseInternational Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences. p. 2367–2371. 2001. Elsevier. [Cross Ref]

[25] Sin Sei-Ching Joanna, Vakkari Pertti. Perceived outcomes of public libraries in the U.S. Library & Information Science Research. Vol. 37(3):209–219. 2015. Elsevier BV. [Cross Ref]

[26] Stein Rachel E., Griffith Candace. Resident and Police Perceptions of the Neighborhood. Criminal Justice Policy Review. Vol. 28(2):139–154. 2017. SAGE Publications. [Cross Ref]

[27] Varady David P., Jaroscak Joseph, Kleinhans Reinout. How to attract more landlords to the housing choice voucher program: a case study of landlord outreach efforts. Urban Research & Practice. 1–13. 2016. Informa UK Limited. [Cross Ref]

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