Local Schooling Increases in Tarragona Following School Map Reform

A UAB study shows 80% of students now attend schools within their residential area.

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The Tarragona City Council has released a study by the Autonomous University of Barcelona showing a significant rise in students attending schools close to their homes since the 2022 reform.

The transition from 12 to 4 school zones in Tarragona has resulted in nearly 80% of students enrolling in their local area, up from 60%. Researchers Adrián Zancajo and Aida Martínez emphasize that while this is a positive step toward reducing segregation, the full impact of the policy will require at least five academic cycles to be accurately measured.

"There is a very significant increase in students who are schooled in their area of residence."

Adrián Zancajo · UAB Researcher
The report also highlights concerns regarding the upcoming enrollment process, specifically the different student-to-teacher ratios between public and semi-private schools. Experts suggest that Tarragona must address these imbalances to ensure a fair distribution of students across the city's educational network.