Students Who Feel Valued By Their Community (2001–2023)

Definition

Percent of students who agree or strongly agree with the statement "in your community you feel like you matter to people."

Data Source

Vermont Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS).

Notes

The Vermont Youth Risk Behavior Survey is a biennial, voluntary survey
of students attending middle and high schools in Vermont.  The survey
seeks to monitor trends in student health and risk behaviors.  The
indicators as a whole reflect a broad definition of youth well-being.
Not only do the indicators monitor behaviors associated with negative
health and psychological outcomes, but they also measure "developmental
assets" - internal resources and skills, as well as community, school,
and other institutional supports.  These assets foster the development
of thriving young adults.

Last Updated

2026-02