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The above results, including the data indicators, baseline data, and data sources organized for the Learning Supports initiative can be downloaded into a printable pdf file.
About the Iowa Youth Development Results Framework
The Iowa Collaboration for Youth Development has used several prominent youth development models and research to create a results framework for youth development in Iowa. The Iowa youth development framework identifies four broad result areas, designed to be used across State departments and agencies and at both the state and community levels to guide youth policy, organize planning activities and monitor youth development outcomes.
Primary and Secondary Sources for Local, State and National Level Data
The following sites are excellent sources of multiple indicators that may be helpful to community planners and youth development organizations. We've provided a brief description of each of these sources and a link to their page. You can also view a list of the indicators each of these sources tracks here to determine if they have the data you're looking for.
Iowa Youth Survey
The 2008 Iowa Youth Survey was conducted by the Iowa Consortium for Substance Abuse Research and Evaluation. More than 100,000 students in the 6th, 8th, and 11th grades across the state of Iowa answered questions about their attitudes and experiences regarding substance abuse and violence, and their perceptions of their peer, family, school, and neighborhood/community environments.
Iowa Kids Count
The Iowa Kids County Initiative annually updates and disseminates statewide and county-level trend data on eitht key indicators of well-being for Iowa children, ranging from health to education to welfare. The most recent report contains data available from the 2000 Census on population trends by race and ethnicity and on family compostition. The report also provides county-by-county data for a full twenty years on six key indicators of child well-being, along with county data from 1980 to 2000 on population and family characteristics.
Office of Social and Economic Trend Analysis (SETA)
(formerly ISU Census Services)
Census Services complies, analyzes, and distributes information about Iowa's population, housing, agriculture, business, industry, and government. Iowa Counties has county-level data on numerous indicators, and is a major secondary data source for community planners and youth serving organizations.
Uniform Crime Reports
The Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program is the primary means of collecting data on crimes and arrests in the United States. The Iowa Department of Public Safety is the repository for data on crimes reported to all law enforcement agencies within the State of Iowa. Law enforcement agencies from local jurisdictions submit data on crimes reported to them and arrests they make. County-level data and by most local (city, town) law enforcement jurisdictions on types of crime and arrests is available up to 2004. Information is available on both adult and juvenile arrests.
National Youth Data Sources
Several sources of nationally collected or compiled data are available that provide important information on indicators for youth development. We've summarized some of the most useful sources for national data about youth here. In addition to being good sources of information for state level comparisons, many of these sites also contain or link to state and county level data.
Monitoring the Future
Monitoring the Future is an ongoing study of the behaviors, attitudes, and values of American secondary school students, college students, and young adults, conducted at the Survey Research Center in the Institute for Social Research at the University of Michigan.
Trends in the Well-being of America's Children and Youth
An annual report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on trends in the well-being of our nation's children and youth. The report presents the most recent estimates on more than 90 indicators of child and youth well being. Excellent source for national comparison data.
Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS)
The Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS) monitors six categories of priority health-risk behaviors among youth and young adults, including alcohol, tobacco and other drug use and sexual behaviors, among others.
Youth Tobacco Surveillance - United States 2000
The Youth Tobacco Surveillance and Evaluation System was developed by the CDC and included national and state school-based surveys of middle school and high school students. This report summarizes data from the 2000 national survey and state surveys.
National KIDS COUNT Data Book - 2003
Maintained by the Annie E. Casey Foundation, the annual Kids Count Data Book presents a broad array of indicators of child well being; population change; economic characteristics; child health and education; child care; juvenile justice; and access to phones, computers and the Internet. State profiles and rankings are included.
Childstats
This web site offers easy access to federal and state statistics and reports on children and their families, including: population and family characteristics, economic security, health, behavior and social environment, and education.
FedStats
FedStats provides the full range of official statistical information available to the public from the Federal Government. The site allows access to official statistics collected and published by more than 70 Federal agencies. State and county level data can also be accessed from this site.
Iowa Youth Development Results Framework Indicators
Youth are Successful in School
1. Proficiency Rates
Percent of 8th Grade
Students Proficient in... |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009
|
Reading |
70.6% |
71.4% |
72.3% |
72.5% |
72.8% |
Math |
73.8% |
74.8% |
75.5% |
75.9% |
76.0% |
Source: Iowa Testing Programs, University of Iowa; Annual Condition of Education Report
2. Average Daily Attendance Rate
1999 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
K-8 Grade |
95.8% |
95.8% |
95.83% |
95.72% |
|
Source: Iowa Testing Programs, University of Iowa; Annual Condition of Education Report
3. High School Drop Out Rate
|
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
Grades 7- 12 |
1.44
|
1.46 |
1.57 |
1.96 |
|
Source: Iowa Department of Education, Basic Educational Data Survey, Annual Condition of Education Report
4. Graduation Rate
|
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
|
Graduation Rates as a Percent of Public School Students |
90.7% |
90.8% |
90.5% |
88.7% |
|
|
Source: Iowa Department of Education, Basic Educational Data Survey, Annual Condition of Education Report
5. Connected to School and Learning
Percent of youth connected to
school/learning |
6th |
8th |
11th |
Weighted |
1999 |
88% |
71.5% |
62% |
73% |
| 2002 |
89.3% |
74.1% |
63% |
75% |
| 2005 |
90% |
76% |
65.5% |
|
| 2008 |
89% |
75% |
68% |
77% |
Source: Iowa Department of Public Health, 1999, 2002, 2005, and 2008 Iowa Youth Survey Trend Report
All Youth are Healthy and Socially Competent
1. Juvenile Court Complaints
|
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
Total Juvenile Court Complaints for Any Offense |
|
|
34,147 |
27,942 |
26,795 |
|
Source: Iowa Division of Criminal and Juvenile Justice Planning - State of Iowa Annual Juvenile Delinquency Report
2. Alcohol Use Reported by Youth
Percent of youth who reported
they had not had a drink of alcohol in the past 30 days. |
6th |
8th |
11th |
Weighted
State |
1999 |
94% |
79% |
52% |
74% |
| 2002 |
95% |
82% |
57% |
77% |
| 2005 |
96% |
86% |
60% |
80% |
| 2008 |
95% |
85% |
64% |
81% |
Source: Iowa Department of Public Health, 1999, 2002, 2005, and 2008 Iowa Youth Survey Trend Report
3.
Suicide Risk Avoidance
Percent of youth reporting they did not
consider, plan, or try to commit suicide. |
6th |
8th |
11th |
Weighted
State |
1999 |
94% |
89% |
86% |
89% |
| 2002 |
94% |
89% |
84% |
89% |
| 2005 |
96% |
90% |
86% |
90% |
| 2008 |
95% |
90% |
88% |
91% |
Source: Iowa Department of Public Health, 1999, 2002, 2005, and 2008 Iowa Youth Survey Trend Report
4.
Violent Aggressive Behavior
Percent of youth reporting they did not engage in violent/aggressive behavior. |
6th |
8th |
11th |
Weighted
State |
1999 |
89.2% |
81.3% |
74.3% |
81.0% |
| 2002 |
91.0% |
84.4% |
76.8% |
83.8% |
| 2005 |
93% |
86% |
80% |
|
| 2008 |
93% |
87% |
82% |
87% |
Source: Iowa Department of Public Health, 1999 2002, 2005, and 2008 Iowa Youth Survey Trend Report
All Youth are Prepared for Productive Adulthood
1. Disengaged Youth
16-19 year olds |
2003
|
2004
|
2005
|
2006
|
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
|
Percentage who are not in school and not a HS graduate. |
6.5% |
3.3% |
6.7% |
6.7% |
6.4% |
5.9% |
5.8% |
|
| Percentage unemployed or not in labor force |
4.9% |
1.5% |
3.6% |
3.4% |
3.3% |
2.7% |
4.1% |
|
Source: U.S. Census (Iowa data) - American Community Survey
2. Civic Engagement
Percent of youth who report that
they help others 5+ hours/wk |
6th
|
8th
|
11th
|
Weighted State
|
1999 |
6% |
8% |
12% |
8% |
| 2002 |
5% |
6% |
10% |
8% |
| 2005 |
5% |
6% |
9% |
6% |
| 2008 |
3% |
3% |
5% |
3% |
Source: Iowa Department of Public Health, 1999, 2002, 2005, and 2008 Iowa Youth Survey
3. Work Experience
Percentage of students who reported that on average during the school year, they spent more than five hours working in a paid job. |
6th
|
8th |
11th |
Weighted State |
1999 |
7% |
11% |
62% |
27% |
| 2002 |
6% |
8% |
59% |
23% |
| 2005 |
5% |
6% |
48% |
|
| 2008 |
3% |
5% |
47% |
19% |
Source: Iowa Department of Public Health, 1999, 2002 2005, and 2008 Iowa Youth Survey Trend Report
4. Teen Birth Rate
Birth Rate for females age 18 and younger |
2004
|
2005
|
2006 |
2007
|
2008
|
2009 |
Age <15 |
25 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Age 15-16 |
361 |
|
|
|
|
|
| Age 17-18 |
1,443 |
|
|
|
|
|
Source: Iowa Department of Public Health, Vital Statistics of Iowa Annual Report
All Youth Have the Benefit of Safe and Supportive...Schools
1. Suspensions and Expulsions
|
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
# of out of school suspensions |
n/a |
11,275 |
28,702 |
29,173 |
28,415 |
27,616 |
|
| # of expulsions |
n/a |
110 |
155 |
139 |
156 |
158 |
|
Source: Iowa Department of Education, Basic Educational Data Survey, Annual Condition of Education Report
2. Supportive School Staff and Students
Percent of youth who report school staff and students are supportive. |
6th
|
8th
|
11th
|
Weighted State
|
1999 |
59.8% |
35.4% |
21.5% |
38.1% |
| 2002 |
62% |
39% |
26.4% |
41.9% |
| 2005 |
62% |
40% |
30% |
|
| 2008 |
60% |
40% |
33% |
44% |
Source: Iowa Department of Public Health, 1999, 2002, 2005, and 2008 Iowa Youth Survey Trend Report
3. Positive Peer Norms
Percent of youth reporting positive student norms. |
6th
|
8th
|
11th
|
Weighted State
|
1999 |
94% |
78% |
38.3% |
68.8% |
| 2002 |
94.7% |
80.1% |
41.9% |
71.7% |
| 2005 |
95% |
82% |
43% |
|
| 2008 |
94% |
82% |
47% |
74% |
Source: Iowa Department of Public Health, 1999, 2002, 2005, and 2008 Iowa Youth Survey Trend Report
4. Youth Perception of School Climate
Percent of youth reporting they "feel safe" at school. |
6th
|
8th
|
11th
|
Weighted State
|
1999 |
86% |
76% |
79% |
81% |
| 2002 |
88% |
81% |
81% |
84% |
| 2005 |
80% |
81% |
82% |
81% |
| 2008 |
88% |
81% |
82% |
84% |
Source: Iowa Department of Public Health, 1999, 2002, 2005 and 2008 Iowa Youth Survey Trend Report
Families
1. Incidence of Child Abuse (founded rate)
|
2004
|
2005
|
2006
|
2007 |
2008 |
Cases confirmed as abuse/neglect,
children ages 0-17 |
|
|
|
|
|
Source: Iowa Department of Human Services, Statewide Tracking of Child Abuse Reports (STAR)
2. Child Welfare System Involvement
Incidences of Founded Child Abuse* |
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
Mental Injury |
31 |
40 |
21 |
|
|
|
| Child Prostitution |
4 |
1 |
1 |
|
n/a |
n/a |
| Manufacturing Meth |
400 |
299 |
128 |
|
|
|
| Sexual Abuse |
1,189 |
1,110 |
847 |
|
|
|
| Physical Abuse |
2,797 |
2,523 |
2,009 |
|
|
|
| Denial of Critical Care |
12,176 |
12,088 |
11,958 |
|
|
|
| Presence of Illegal Drugs |
1,502 |
1,713 |
1,354 |
|
|
|
Source: Iowa Department of Human Services - Child Abuse Statistics
*The count is for each type of abuse. One child could suffer multiple types of abuse.
3. Family Support
Percent of youth reporting their families are involved with them and supportive |
6th
|
8th
|
11th
|
Weighted State
|
1999 |
67.8% |
66.5% |
50.7% |
60.8% |
| 2002 |
65.3% |
65% |
52.1% |
60.3% |
| 2005 |
78% |
73% |
58% |
|
| 2008 |
|
|
|
|
Source: Iowa Department of Public Health, 1999, 2002, 2005 and 2008 Iowa Youth Survey Trend Report
4. Defined Familial Boundaries
Percent of youth reporting that their families provide them with boundaries |
6th
|
8th
|
11th
|
Weighted State
|
1999 |
84.8% |
79% |
72.3% |
78.2% |
| 2002 |
86.4% |
79.5% |
74.1% |
79.7% |
| 2005 |
85% |
81% |
76% |
|
| 2008 |
95% |
91% |
87% |
91% |
Source: Iowa Department of Public Health, 1999, 2002, 2005 and 2008 Iowa Youth Survey Trend Report
Communities
1. Arrests
|
2004 |
2005 |
2006
|
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
|
96,547 |
104,444 |
97,599 |
99,690 |
96,126 |
96,089 |
| Juvenile Arrests |
21,513 |
21,221 |
21,688 |
23,091 |
21,001 |
19,144 |
Source: Iowa Department of Public Safety, Uniform Crime Reports
2. People in Poverty
Percentage of Iowans in Poverty |
2000
|
2001
|
2002
|
2003 |
2004 |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
|
7.0% |
7.0% |
7.7% |
6.9% |
6.8% |
7.5% |
7.3% |
7.4% |
7.3% |
7.7% |
| People Under 18 |
13.2% |
12.5% |
14.1% |
12.1% |
12.4% |
14% |
13.7% |
13.6% |
14.4% |
15.7% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau-American Community Survey
2. Unemployment Rate
| |
2005 |
2006 |
2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
|
4.3% |
3.7% |
3.7% |
4.4% |
6.0% |
Source: Iowa Workforce Development
3. Safe Neighborhoods
Percent of youth who report that
their neighborhoods are safe. |
6th
|
8th
|
11th
|
Weighted State
|
1999 |
80.1% |
79.3% |
81.2% |
79.9% |
| 2002 |
78.5% |
77.5% |
79% |
78.2% |
| 2005 |
79% |
78% |
78% |
78.2% |
| 2008 |
79% |
78.7% |
81.7% |
79.7% |
Source: Iowa Department of Public Health, 1999, 2002, 2005, and 2008 Iowa Youth Survey Trend Report
3. Supportive Neighborhoods
Percent of youth reporting that
their neighborhoods are supportive |
6th
|
8th
|
11th
|
Weighted State
|
1999 |
58.8% |
42.5% |
30.4% |
42.7% |
| 2002 |
57.3% |
43.6% |
32.8% |
43.8% |
| 2005 |
58.9% |
45% |
37% |
46.3% |
| 2008 |
56.1% |
43.2% |
36.6% |
44.9% |
Source: Iowa Department of Public Health, 1999, 2002 2005 and 2008 Iowa Youth Survey Trend Report
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