| Title: | Characteristics of At-Risk Students in NELS:88 |
| Description: | Using NELS:88 Base Year data this report will document the size of the At-Risk population in the eighth grade cohort. This report will identify the factors associated with At-Risk students and highlight the characteristics of this At-Risk population. Family characteristics such as SES, parent education, and parent participation in student activities will be examined. Student variables will include: single parent, limited English proficiency, sibling dropped out, school absences and tardiness, test scores, handicapping conditions, etc.This publication has new title - old title "Portrait of the At-Risk Eighth Grader. |
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| Cover Date: | August 1992 |
| Web Release: | August 11, 1992 |
| Print Release: | August 11, 1992 |
| Publication #: | NCES 92042 General Ordering Information |
| Center/Program: | NCES |
| Authors: | Owings, Jeff |
| Type of Product: | Statistical Analysis Report |
| Survey/Program Areas: |
National Education Longitudinal Study of 1988 (NELS:88) |
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| Questions: |
For questions about the content of this Statistical Analysis Report, please contact: Jeffrey A. Owings. |
