Educational outcomes may suck, but the school (facilities) will not. The problem is really what is happening with the dollars spent ? Its entirely OK for kids

Educational outcomes may suck, but the school (facilities) will not. The problem is really what is happening with the dollars spent ? Its entirely OK for kids with more dollars to show worse outcomes than a school like Carmel, for exactly the reasons you cite. HOWEVER, a school with difficult families and students that is well funded, should be outperforming similar other schools with less funds. But that's not the case. And there is the whole philosophical discussion on whether burning cash for no outcomes, is worth it. Maybe that money should be going to other things that could have better bank for the buck (i.e. assistance for single mothers working)