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    Dallas Drop Out Rate

    By asdspec | March 30, 2009

    I have worked with students in K-12+ in schools as a specialist in Marion, Polk, and Yamhill counties. Each district has very unique characteristics that contribute to their drop out rates. Currently I am in the Dallas school district in Polk county. The drop out rate for Dallas in 06-07 was 3% which is well below the state average of 4.3%. Dallas is a small community located near a state university in addition, there is a community college extension campus located adjacent to the high school campus. I believe these contribute to Dallas having a drop out rate that is well below the state target. In addition, the district provides an alternate education campus for 11th and 12th grade students to help them graduate. This program assists students in finishing school and in developing a resume and interviewing skills.

    Reasons students drop out

    1. economic harships
    2. lack motivation to continue
    3. family value of education
    4. social pressures
    5. drugs

    In Dallas students are currently meeting the graduation rates for high school students. However, the signs of coming problems are reflected in the middle school attendance rates. According the the AYP report middle school students who are economically disadvanted and those of Hispanic orgin did not meet for attendance.

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