Análisis de la influencia de la pobreza en el rendimiento escolar en estudiantes de la Unidad Educativa Benigno Malo

Abstract

This research explores how poverty affects students' academic performance at the Benigno Malo Educational Institution, aiming to highlight ongoing structural inequalities within the education system. The issue is based on the observation that poverty remains a factor influencing access to, retention in, and achievement at school; thereby restricting students’ overall development and opportunities for social mobility. The study employed a quantitative approach with a descriptive and correlational design to analyze the relationship between poverty and academic performance. The participants were students from the Benigno Malo Educational Institution in Cuenca, Azuay province. Data was collected through a structured survey and analyzed using statistical methods that provided percentages to assess the socioeconomic impact on school performance. The findings indicate a significant correlation between poverty and poor academic results, concluding that financial limitations, lack of educational resources, insufficient school support, and social environment deficiencies directly hinder students’ learning. These results confirm that socioeconomic inequality continues to create gaps in access to quality education. In this context, it is clear that poverty is a key factor negatively affecting students’ academic and social development. Therefore, it is crucial to strengthen public policies aimed at reducing poverty and to include social workers in educational institutions to develop comprehensive support strategies that can improve school performance and promote educational equity.