I have a friend who is a reading specialist in a wealthy NJ school district. Parents will routinely complain to her that there is a mistake. They are doctors/lawyers/scientists, etc., and their children can’t possibly be struggling. She has to explain that it’s not a reflection on them. Even wealthy kids sometimes struggle. It doesn’t mean that they are stupid and it’s not a reflection of their parenting. But you’re right, wealthy kids certainly have more educational advantages, including access to private tutors.

That’s a problem at many colleges, and not just with minority students. I’ve worked at two top tier colleges (one Ivy), and professors often complained about the quality of our students. Some students had to take remedial math and writing classes. We always wondered how they got admitted. Likely legacies.