Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Fillmore Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School29.6%42.0%37.4%35.9%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)37.2%31.7%25.9%30.8%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.4%0.0%0.6%2.6%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.8%2.2%0.6%2.6%
Had to Work0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.4%1.3%1.1%0.0%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.0%0.0%2.6%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.0%1.1%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.8%0.0%0.6%2.6%
Was Suspended0.0%0.4%0.0%0.0%
Other Reason12.0%4.9%9.8%5.1%
Two or More Reasons18.8%17.4%23.0%17.9%