Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Martinez Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School54.5%52.5%42.7%21.1%
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)19.7%22.1%18.9%18.7%
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep0.3%0.2%1.2%0.0%
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.5%1.0%0.7%1.6%
Had to Work0.3%0.0%0.2%0.0%
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.7%1.3%0.7%1.6%
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%0.5%0.0%0.8%
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%0.3%0.0%0.0%
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%0.2%0.7%0.0%
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%0.0%0.5%1.6%
Was Suspended0.3%0.2%0.5%0.8%
Other Reason8.9%7.7%7.2%5.7%
Two or More Reasons14.7%14.0%26.6%48.0%