Education Deserts Mapping of Public Middle Schools in Bogor City: A Step Towards Educational Equity

Abstract

Limited access to educational resources, stemming from geographical remoteness and transportation challenges, creates education deserts that impede equitable access to quality education. Recognizing these education deserts is crucial for pinpointing areas where students may face academic setbacks and for crafting specific strategies to enhance educational accessibility. This research employs bivariate choropleth maps to delineate education deserts in public middle schools in Bogor City, Indonesia, integrating data on school accessibility and student demographics. The maps highlight education desert areas in the darkest shade, revealing the top five areas characterized by low school accessibility and high student demographics. The insights derived from mapping education deserts in Bogor City contribute to the development of targeted strategies, ensuring that all students, irrespective of their location or socioeconomic background, enjoy unimpeded access to high-quality education, thereby advancing educational equity.