Multiple studies found that a positive school climate can weaken the effects of low family income on achievement. A positive school climate can facilitate greater equality in education opportunities and more social mobility. A negative climate increases the correlation of achievement and socio-economic backgrounds, especially for low-income families. School climate includes factors such as "positive teacher-student relationships, sense of safety, and student connectedness to and engagement in school" (Berkowitz, et al.)
Berkowitz, R. et al. (2016). A Research Synthesis of the Associations Between Socioeconomic Background, Inequality, School Climate, and Academic Achievement. Review of Educational Research.
http://rer.sagepub.com/content/early/2016/09/19/0034654316669821.full.pdf+html?ijkey=1T3lGnRAnqVJ6&keytype=ref&siteid=sprer
Berkowitz, R. et al. (2016). A Research Synthesis of the Associations Between Socioeconomic Background, Inequality, School Climate, and Academic Achievement. Review of Educational Research.
http://rer.sagepub.com/content/early/2016/09/19/0034654316669821.full.pdf+html?ijkey=1T3lGnRAnqVJ6&keytype=ref&siteid=sprer
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