Socio-economic disparities and their influence on educational quality: a comparative analysis
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The current research aims to examine the influence of socio-economic disparities on the quality of education in Uzbekistan. A mixed method (quantitative-qualitative) and field study across various areas were conducted to collect required data from 2040 respondents such as students, teachers, and parents in 2024. The results reflected a positive and high correlation between the socio-economic factors and the quality of education. Notably, a correlation coefficient of 0.82 was established between school achievement and family income and a correlation of 0.79 between parents’ education level and school achievement. Additionally, the rural schools’ indicators of educational infrastructure and resources were significantly lower compared to urban schools such as Tashkent. The results explicitly indicate that structural inequalities exist have effects on the quality of access and educational achievement, creating a vicious cycle. The research emphasizes the significance of building policy-specific schooling frameworks and allocating resources more equally to bridge this gap.