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It\'s fairly well understood that ZIP code is just as much a predictor of an individual\'s life expectancy as genetics. Similarly, from birth, a child's future is often predicted by what school district they live in. In many cities across the country, the correlation between state report card grades and income is clear: wealthier districts consistently score higher while poorer districts score lower. These disparities are especially felt in Northeast Ohio. How does a child's socioeconomic status reinforce the shortcomings already present in these school systems? How is it different between those who attend an urban versus a suburban school? Can anything be done to reverse these trends?