Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Modesto City Elementary (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School36.4%N/AN/AN/A
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)27.0%N/AN/AN/A
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%N/AN/AN/A
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.6%N/AN/AN/A
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.2%N/AN/AN/A
Had to Work0.4%N/AN/AN/A
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.6%N/AN/AN/A
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.2%N/AN/AN/A
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.2%N/AN/AN/A
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%N/AN/AN/A
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.4%N/AN/AN/A
Was Suspended0.4%N/AN/AN/A
Other Reason10.5%N/AN/AN/A
Two or More Reasons23.0%N/AN/AN/A