1.   Many of our students are from economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

2.   The school has a high percentage of pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.

3.   They tended to come from a slightly less disadvantaged background and to have performed better, often much better, in school.

4.   And students from disadvantaged backgrounds may face greater obstacles in their efforts to study, or even get to school.

5.   A number of studies have indicated that standardized tests discriminate against minorities and those from disadvantaged economic backgrounds.

6.   In addition, many students from disadvantaged backgrounds should also be given a second chance in the university to make up for missed opportunities earlier in life.

7.   Instead, Connerly proposes special consideration for students with economically or socially disadvantaged backgrounds, such as coming from an abusive home or bad neighborhood.

8.   Many are single parents from disadvantaged backgrounds.

9.   Mitchell has been a father figure, even legal guardian, to boxers at NMU, many of whom come from disadvantaged backgrounds.

10.   Non-Indian charter schools are eligible for federal funding through impact aid, bilingual funding and money for students from disadvantaged backgrounds, among other sources.