Reasons for School Absence in Past Month, by Grade Level

Year(s): 2017-2019

Maxwell Unified (School District)Percent
Reason for AbsenceGrade 7Grade 9Grade 11Non-Traditional
Didn’t Miss Any School55.6%S42.1%N/A
Illness (including respiratory and dental problems)16.7%S31.6%N/A
Felt Very Sad, Hopeless, Anxious, Stressed, or Angry0.0%S5.3%N/A
Didn’t Get Enough Sleep5.6%S5.3%N/A
Didn’t Feel Safe at School0.0%S0.0%N/A
Had to Work0.0%S0.0%N/A
Had to Care for or Help a Family Member or Friend0.0%S0.0%N/A
Wanted to Spend Time with Friends Not from School0.0%S0.0%N/A
Wanted to Use Alcohol or Drugs0.0%S0.0%N/A
Was Behind in Schoolwork or Unprepared for Class0.0%S0.0%N/A
Was Bored with or Uninterested in School0.0%S0.0%N/A
Was Suspended0.0%S0.0%N/A
Other Reason11.1%S10.5%N/A
Two or More Reasons11.1%S5.3%N/A