Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Linden Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School60.4%52.2%N/AN/A
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)18.9%19.1%N/AN/A
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%N/AN/A
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.6%0.0%N/AN/A
Didn’t Feel Safe at School1.2%0.0%N/AN/A
Had to Work0.0%0.0%N/AN/A
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend1.8%0.7%N/AN/A
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%N/AN/A
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%N/AN/A
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%1.5%N/AN/A
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.6%0.0%N/AN/A
Was Suspended0.0%0.7%N/AN/A
Other Reason10.1%11.0%N/AN/A
Two or More Reasons6.5%14.7%N/AN/A