Characteristics of At-Risk Students in NELS:88

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.
Online Availability:	Download, view, and print the report in a pdf file. (3,555KB)
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)
Keywords:	Students
Questions:	For questions about the content of this Statistical Analysis Report, please contact: Elise Christopher.