Evaluation of Academic Performance: An Analytical Study of Government Owned Schools in Islamabad

Abstract

Academic performance is the main indicator of success of educational institutions and academic performance is measured based on the quantitative outcomes of students. This study examines the academic performance of students in federal government schools of Islamabad. The objectives included assessing the academic performance of students in federal government schools of Islamabad, analyze the disparities between urban and rural schools, gender, sectors, and student population size. Data was collected from the results of the Secondary School Leaving Certificate Examination. An exploratory design was employed, analyzing the collected data through literature review. No significant difference was found in academic performance between urban and rural schools. However, significant gender disparities were observed, with males outperforming females. Inter-sectoral differences were also identified. Additionally, a positive correlation was found between student population size and academic performance. Further research is needed to identify the factors responsible for the differences in academic performance of institutions.