Although it is difficult for scholars to reach a consensus on the academic effectiveness of Roman Catholic schools compared to public schools, it seems reasonable to conclude from the research of James Coleman and Cornelius Riordan that
a. African American, Hispanic American, and poor students receive the greatest academic benefits from attending Roman Catholic schools
b. Middle and upper-class white students receive the greatest academic benefits from attending Roman Catholic schools
c. Roman Catholic schools and public schools provide roughly equal academic benefits to all their students
d. none of the above
A
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