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Title: Mathematical Modeling for Charlotte-Mecklenburg School Zones

Citation Type: Journal Article

Publication Year: 2020

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ISSN: 2380-7539

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Abstract: The Charlotte-Mecklenburg school district (CMS) is the 18 th largest district in the United States and Charlotte is one of the fastest growing cities in the United States, leading to several severely overcrowded schools. Therefore, CMS is in desperate need of an effective mathematical model to create school attendance zone plans that maximizes efficiency and equity. This paper presents Voronoi mathematical models to fairly partition the CMS district. The models created balance school socioeconomic demographics, minimizes school overcrowdedness, and reduces inconvenient commutes. These factors are aligned with the CMS school board goals for attendance zone plans and are considered for their impact on student success. This paper provides a unique contribution to the pursuit of equity in the CMS district by constructing mathematical models which have not been seriously considered as a helpful tool in the fight against this complex issue.

Url: http://libjournal.uncg.edu/ncjms/article/viewFile/2063/1483

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Authors: Gomilla, Kylee; Arangala, Crista

Periodical (Full): North Carolina Journal of Mathematics and Statistics

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Volume: 6

Pages: 14-30

Data Collections: IPUMS NHGIS

Topics: Education, Land Use/Urban Organization

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