India School Rankings 2023
The Indian school Education System is one of the largest in the world with nearly 14.89 lakh schools, more than 95 lakh teachers and nearly 26.52 Crore students of pre-primary to higher secondary level from varied socio-economic backgrounds. The system strives to maintain standards and uniformity across the country while giving ample scope for the country’s diverse culture and heritage to grow and flourish.
The existence of a quality ranking system for schools in India can serve several purposes and provide various benefits. Defining a robust ranking system for Indian Schools requires considering multiple parameters that encompass different aspects of education. However, it's worth mentioning that the effectiveness and fairness of ranking systems can vary, and it is crucial to ensure that the methodology used for ranking schools is transparent, reliable, and takes into account the diverse aspects of education.
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Key Metrics & Data Points
When evaluating and ranking schools in India, the R. India School Rankings 2023 considers a variety of key metrics and data points to assess the schools' performance and overall quality. Below enlisted are the vital metrics and data points considered:
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Academic Performance
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Infrastructure and Facilities
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Faculty and Staff
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Co-curricular and Extracurricular Activities
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Student Support and Counselling
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Parental Engagement and Satisfaction
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Alumni Achievements
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Community Engagement and Social Initiatives
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Innovation and Technology Integration
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Inclusivity and Diversity
These metrics and data points serve as a foundation for evaluating and ranking schools. The methodology, with appropriate weightage to each metric, is mentioned in the Ranking-Handbook.
8 Exceptional Values Considered
While ranking schools in India, it's important to consider the unique aspects of the Indian education system and the specific context in which schools operate. Eight uniqueness that are accounted for R. India School Rankings 2023 (R. ISR) are:
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Cultural Context
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Regional Differences
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Multilingualism
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Socioeconomic Factors
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Inclusivity and Access
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Holistic Development
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Local Contextualization
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Community Engagement
R. ISR framework is mechanized to accurately reflect the performance and contributions of schools in India and supports their continuous improvement in providing quality education. For details, refer the Ranking-Handbook.