Characteristics of At-Risk Students in NELS:88

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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