ABSTRACT    

The aim of this study is to trace the history and development of Lagooz College, Orile Agege, Lagos State from 2005 to 2011, in order to justify its existence since its establishment in 2005.  This project also reveals their short comings and thereby make recommendations where necessary for future development. The study is divided into five chapters.   In chapter one of this study, the researcher discussed into details, the geographical and historical background of the town, where the school is located, statement of the problems, purpose and significance of the study, scope and limitation of the study and definitions of terms and abbreviations used by the researcher.   The second chapter contains the review of related literature having direct bearing with this project topic.  Chapter three is the method used in collecting data.   The fourth chapter highlights the results and analysis of the information collected. The researcher’s attention focus on Administrative control, student population, student admission policy, curriculum, examination and periodical tests, finance, social and intellectual development, rules and regulations e.t.c.   Chapter five which is the concluding part deals with conclusion, suggestion for further study and recommendation.       

TABLE OF CONTENTS 

Title page i 

Certification ii 

Dedication iii 

Acknowledgements iv 

Table of Contents vi 

List of Tables ix 

Abstract x 

CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION

Background to the Study 1 

Statement of the Problem 9 

Purpose of Study 10 

Research Question 12 

Scope of the Study 12 

Operational Definition of Terms 13 

Significance of the Study 14   

CHAPTER TWO:  REVIEW OF RELATED LITERATURE 

Concept of School Environment 17 

Types of School Environment 25 

Comparison of Academic Performance of Schools in Urban and Rural School Environment 31 

Concept of Academic Performance 34 

Relationship between Individual Differences and  Academic Achievement 35 Relationship between School Environment and  Academic Achievement 37 Appraisal of Literature Reviewed 39   

CHAPTER THREE:  RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 

Research Type 40 

Population, Sample and Sampling Techniques 41 

Instrumentation 44 Procedure for Data Collection 45 

Data Analysis Technique 46   

CHAPTER FOUR:  DATA ANALYSIS AND RESULTS 

Data analysis, Presentation and Results                                47   

CHAPTER FIVE:  DISCUSSION CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATIONS Discussion 59 

Conclusion 61 

Recommendations 62 

Suggestion for Further Research 64 

References 65

Appendix 68