The union's analysis tries to compare each Edison school with traditionally managed public schools serving similar students.

Later on, Ruth and Tommy enter into a sexual relationship, similar many other students.

And they note that thousands of similar students have made successful transitions without resorting to crime.

No matter what their politics at enrollment, they were more likely than similar students to be conservative as adults.

Other studies have found that high achievers fare better when put in classes with similar students.

But there were similar students and there was not enough to help every one of them.

Students held back did no better than similar low-performing students who were promoted.

It asks the question: How does a school compare with other schools that have similar students?

The series is directed toward independent middle readers, throwing in challenging words similar to terms students would learn at school.

Those other districts have similar students who take the same tests.