This study found no differences in the performance of middle class black and white children on three ability measures. The sample consisted of 15 pairs of black and white middle class children, aged 2.5 to 6.5 years, who attended the same mid-south child development center during 1987-88. Variables on which the children were match-paired were the following: (1) age; (2) race; (3) gender; (4) family income; and (5) parents' education. Children who received special services were not included in the study. The following ability measures were used: (1) the McCarthy Scales of Children's Abilities; (2) the Kaufman Assessment Battery for Children; and (3) the Bracken Basic Concept Scale. Each child was individually tested by a trained examiner. One test was administered per testing period. Preliminary analysis of the data indicated no differences between the scores of black and white children on the tests. One-way ANOVA was used to analyze the data to statistically confirm that no differences exist. Statistical data are included on three tables. A brief bibliography is also included. (FMW)