Correlating Socioeconomic Status (SES) with English Language Proficiency among First Year College Students at Granby Colleges of Science and Technology
John Ezra Dao | John Mark Astorga | Raymond Cañezal | Aaron Dela Serna | Carl John Laigo | Anne Margarette Macayan | Jesson Maestrado | Noel Manarpiis | Ericka Joi Manimtim
Discipline: Education
Abstract:
This study examines the relationship between socioeconomic status (SES) and English language proficiency among
338 first-year college students enrolled at Granby Colleges of Science and Technology for the 2024–2025 academic
year. A correlational research design was employed, using surveys to gather socioeconomic data and a standardized
test to assess proficiency in five macro skills: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and viewing. Results showed that
most participants came from low- to middle-income families, with limited parental education and employment
stability. English proficiency was found to be generally low, especially in productive skills such as writing and
speaking. Statistical analysis using Pearson's correlation coefficient revealed a moderate positive relationship (r =
0.63, p < 0.001) between SES and English language proficiency. The findings suggest that higher SES is linked to
stronger English skills, likely due to increased access to resources and language-rich environments. The study
recommends educational interventions to support students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds in improving their
language proficiency.
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