That could explain performance, but not necessarily facilities. I think it has more to do with corruption and accountability. If you're dumping money into a sch

That could explain performance, but not necessarily facilities. I think it has more to do with corruption and accountability. If you're dumping money into a school, why can't you have something nice (physically)? Unless you're spending all that money on counselors or other things wealthy districts don't have to worry about as much. It may be old fashioned but broken window principle applies. If things are nice and maintained, they're more likely to stay that way.