Educational Youth Indicators

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Educational Youth Indicators

School Enrollment, Attendance, Achievement, and Engagement

By City of Baltimore [source]

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About this dataset

This dataset from the Baltimore Neighborhood Indicators Alliance-Jacob France Institute (BNIA-JFI) gathers information about education and youth across Baltimore. Through tracking 27 indicators grouped into seven categories - student enrollment and demographics, dropout rate and high school completion, student attendance, suspensions and expulsions, elementary and middle school student achievement, high school performance, youth labor force participation, and youth civic engagement - BNIA-JFI paints a comprehensive picture of education trends within the city limits. Data sourced from the Baltimore City Public School System (BCPSS), American Community Survey (ACS), as well as Maryland Department of Education allows for cross program comparison to better map connections between educational outcomes affected by neighborhood context. The 2009-2010 school year was used based on readily available data with an approximated 3.4% of address unable to be matched or geocoded and therefore not included in these calculations. Leveraging this data provides perspective to help guide decisions made at local government level that could impact thousands of lives in years ahead

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How to use the dataset

This dataset contains valuable information about the educational performance and youth engagement in Baltimore City. It provides data on 27 indicators, grouped into seven categories: student enrollment and demographics; dropout rate and high school completion; student attendance, suspensions and expulsions; elementary and middle school student achievement; high school performance; youth labor force participation; and youth civic engagement. This dataset can be used to answer important questions about education in Baltimore, such as examining the relationship between community conditions and educational outcomes.

Before using this dataset, it’s important to understand the source of data for each indicator (e.g., Baltimore City Public School System, American Community Survey) so you can understand potential limitations inherent in each data set. Additionally, keep in mind that this dataset does not include students whose home address cannot be geocoded or matched between datasets due to inconsistency of information or other issues - this means that comparisons between some of these indicators may not be as accurate as is achievable with other datasets available from sources such as the Maryland Department of Education or the Baltimore City Public Schools System.

Once you are familiar with where the data comes from you can use it to answer these questions by exploring different trends within Baltimore city over time:

• How have student enrollment numbers changed over time?
• What has been the overall trend in dropout rates across elementary schools?
• Are there any differences in student attendance based on school type?
• What correlations exist between neighborhood community characteristics (such as crime rates or poverty levels), and academic achievement scores?
• How have rates of labor force participation among adolescents shifted year-over-year?

And more! By looking at trends by geography within this diverse city we can gain valuable insight into what factors may play a role influencing educational outcomes for children growing up in different areas around Baltimore City - an essential step for developing methodologies for successful policy interventions targeting our most vulnerable populations!

Research Ideas

• Analyzing the correlation between student achievement and socio-economic status of the neighborhoods in which students live.
• Creating targeted policies that are tailored to address specific educational issues showcased in each Baltimore neighborhood demographic.
• Using data visualizations to demonstrate to residents and community leaders how their area is performing compared to other communities in terms of education, dropout rates, suspension rates, and more

Acknowledgements

If you use this dataset in your research, please credit the original authors.
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License

License: CC0 1.0 Universal (CC0 1.0) - Public Domain Dedication
No Copyright - You can copy, modify, distribute and perform the work, even for commercial purposes, all without asking permission. See Other Information.

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Acknowledgements

If you use this dataset in your research, please credit the original authors.
If you use this dataset in your research, please credit City of Baltimore.