Evaluating schoolsʹʹ performance using Data Envelop Analysis (DEA)(Case study: Schools in Western Mazandaran)

ABSTRACT: The most important goal of the present paper is to evaluate performance of schools in western Meandering using DEA technique. This is an applied research the population of which is composed of 43 high schools in the mentioned region in the year 2012 and all these schools were selected as the statistical sample. The paper investigates all available evidence on organizational performance evaluation to collect required data, study the current status of schools and answer questions proposed in this field. Finally, Dea Solver Software was used to analyze collected data. Findings showed that among 43 considered high schools 16 (Somayyeh, Soudeh, Shahed, Shahid Dastgheib, Pasdar Hekmat, Shohadaye Hoveyzeh, Forough Danesh, Taghva, Sadra, Azadegan, Kimia, 17 Shahrivar, Shahid Helli, Khatam-ol-Anbia, Pasdar Hekmat and Tohid) were selected as efficient schools compared to others and the remaining 27 schools are less efficient. Besides, inefficiency and weaknesses of these schools were determined using reference units.