2016 No http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.jenvp.2016.04.009 Maxwell, Lorraine E. North America Observational Modeling Students Middle/Jr High (6-8) Absenteeism Test Performance Academic achievement School building condition School social climate Middle school students Data from 236 NYC middle schools were analyzed to test how building condition affects academic achievement via social climate and attendance. Results suggest facility quality indirectly impacts performance, supporting capital investment.