Test scores for Maths and Spanish were used to measure student achievement. Evaluation Results Repetition and dropout rates in Escuela Nueva are lower than those in the traditional rural schools. Student academic achievement in Escuela Nueva is superior to that of traditional schools, although this positive difference diminishes in 5 th grade. A first analysis shows that the cost per student is higher in Escuela Nueva . This is due to the larger number of teachers, which the Escuela Nueva methodology demands.
Community participation appears to be successful.
Schiefelbein, Ernesto, J. Swope, S.J. and P. Schiefelbein. Cost-Effectiveness of Education Programs to Prevent and Eliminate Child Labor. FYA has been establishing schools for marginalized populations in urban areas and in isolated rural settings since 1955. Data was collected from 290 of the 523 FYA schools in these countries, and a similar number of public schools in highly marginalized areas. Indicators used for the study included student achievement, rates of repetition and dropout, and overall rates of timely progress and retention in the nine countries.