The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving?The State Index of Girls’ Well-Being
A Report from the Girl Scout Research Institute
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National PresidentConnie L. Lindsey
Chief Executive OfficerAnna Maria Chávez
Chief Research Executive, Girl Scout Research InstituteJudy Schoenberg, Ed.M.
Authors, Girl Scout Research InstituteKamla Modi, Ph.D., Senior Researcher, Thought LeadershipJudy Schoenberg, Ed.M., Chief Research Executive
Authors, Population Reference BureauMark Mather, Ph.D., Associate Vice President, U.S. Programs Rena Linden, Research Assistant, U.S. Programs
The research contained in this report was conducted in conjunction with the Population Reference Bureau, an organization that informs people around the world about population, health, and the environment, and empowers them to use that information to advance the well-being of current and future generations.
The Girl Scout Research Institute thanks the following individuals at GSUSA for their contributions to the study: Alice Hockenbury, Vice President of Public Policy and Advocacy, graphic designers Chris Brody and Audrey Hawkins, and editors Timothy Anderson and Kristen Elde.
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The State of Girls is a series of first-of-its-kind reports by the Girl Scout Research Institute that examine girls’ health and well-being in the United States. Using current national statistical indicators, these reports evaluate the health, safety, and educational achievement of girls. The reports also explore relevant demographic trends.
In 2013, the GSRI released the nationally focused The State of Girls: Unfinished Business, which showed that while progress has been made for girls in some areas, including educational attainment and access to technology, many girls are being left behind. In particular, African American and Hispanic girls face significant challenges as they transition to adulthood.
The latest report in the series, The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving, examines girls’ well-being in each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Each state is ranked according to a state index of girls’ well- being* that relies on five indicators: - Physical health and safety - Economic well-being - Education - Emotional health - Extracurricular and out-of-school activities
Data in this report is relevant and potentially useful to a broad public audience that includes educators, policy makers, nonprofits, and concerned community leaders. As the population of girls in the United States is changing rapidly with regard to such needs as financial security, the data in our report has a lot to offer youth-serving organizations.
It is also important to recognize that data is not destiny and that, together, we can mobilize resources to address the most pressing issues that impact girls, especially those in underrepresented and vulnerable populations.
About “The State of Girls”
*For more information on the state index of girls’ well-being, please see the Appendix.
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The findings in this report are compelling: in the United States, where girls live matters. When it comes to well-being, there are clear differences between girls who live in the north and those who live in the south. Namely, girls generally fare better in the northern states than in the southern states, the latter of which rank the lowest in terms of girls’ well-being. Girls living in the Midwest, Northeast, and Mid-Atlantic regions fare the best overall in this regard.
In considering girls’ well-being, the best states in which a girl can live are New Hampshire, North Dakota, South Dakota, Massachusetts, and Vermont, while the most challenging states are Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, Arizona, and Oklahoma.
Summary of FindingsUnited States……………………………………....………6Alabama………………………………………….……..……8Alaska……………………………………………….……....10Arizona………………………………………...……...…..12Arkansas…………………………………………….…....14California…………………………………………….……16Colorado………………………………………………….18Connecticut……………………………………….….20The District of Columbia…………...………...…22Delaware………………………………………………...24Florida……………………………………………………..26Georgia……………………………………………………28Hawaii…………………………………………………......30Idaho…………………………………………………….....32Illinois…………………………………………………......34Indiana…………………………………………………....36Iowa………………………………………………….........38Kansas…………………………………………………....40Kentucky…………………………………………………42Louisiana………………………………………………..44Maine………………………………………………….......46Maryland…………………………………………………48Massachusetts………………………………….…..50Michigan………………………………………………….52Minnesota………………………………………………54Mississippi………………………………………………56
Missouri……………….…………………………………..58Montana………….……………………………………….60Nebraska ....………………………………………………..62New Hampshire……………...…………....………….64New Jersey………………………….……...……………..66New Mexico……………………....……………………...68New York…………………………....………………………70Nevada………………………………………………......72North Carolina……………....………………………….74North Dakota…………………...…………………….…76Ohio………………………………………………….........78Oklahoma……………………………………………….80Oregon…………………………………………………....82Pennsylvania…………………………………………..84Rhode Island……………...……………………………..86South Carolina…………...…………………………….88South Dakota……………...……………………………90Tennessee ………………....……………………………..92Texas………………………………………………….......94Utah………………………………………………….........96Virginia…………………………………………………....98Vermont………………………………………………..100Washington…………………………………………..102Wisconsin……………………………………………..104West Virginia………….........………………………...106Wyoming…………………….………………………….108
Table of Contents
State Rank (1=best)
1–13
14–25
25–37
38–50
State Ranking of Girls’ Well-Being
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The State of Girls in the United States
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Note: Data unvailable for Asian/Pacific Islander and American Indian/ Alaska Native. *Non-Hispanic
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 37% of fourth-grade girls in the United States are proficient in reading and 34% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In the United States, 48% of 3-to-4 year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 82% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In the United States, about 22% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 28% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 11% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
Race/Ethnicity Math Reading
All girls 34 37
White* 43 47
Hispanic/Latina 19 20
African American/Black* 14 20
American Indian/Alaska Native* 17 21
Asian/Pacific Islander* 57 52
Other Race* 39 44 *Non-Hispanic
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
45
35
25
15
5
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
0 4 128
48
82
48
100806040200
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of SchoolWomen Ages 18–24
Enrolled in College
9
11
United States
28
35
Hispanic/Latina
22
White*
26
Other Race*
41
African American*
The State of Girls in the United States
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in the United States This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 26.3 million girls ages 5 to 17 living in the United States.
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in the United States
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 22
White* 13
Hispanic/Latina 33
African American/Black* 38
American Indian/Alaska Native* 34
Asian/Pacific Islander* 14
Other Race* 21 *Non-Hispanic
In 2012, about 54% of girls ages 5 to 17 in the United States were white, 23% were Latina, 14% were African American, 5% were Asian, 1% were American Indian, and 4% identified with other racial groups.
About 24% of girls ages 5 to 17 in the United States live in immigrant families.**Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
States with Highest Proportions of Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families
In this map, states are ranked based on an index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
Hispanic/Latina 23%
White* 54%
Other Race* 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
5%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
1%
African American* 14%
CA NV NY NJ TXUnited States
0
30
20
10
40
50
60
24
50
3735 35 33
State Ranking of Girls’ Well-Being
State Rank (1=best)1–1314–2525–3738–50
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The State of Girls in Alabama
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 33% of fourth-grade girls in Alabama are proficient in reading and 19% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Alabama, 45% of 3-to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 78% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Alabama, about 26% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 37% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 8% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Alabama
40353025201510
50
28
37
United StatesAlabama
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
7
9
8
11
119876543210 1210
40
30
20
10
0
3734 33
19
United States
Reading
Alabama
Math
4548
78
46
82
48
United StatesAlabama100806040200
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
The State of Girls in Alabama
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Alabama 30
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Alabama
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 26
White* 15
Hispanic/Latina 38
African American/Black* 43
Other Race* 44
*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Alabama
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 33
Economic Well-Being 34
Education 42
Emotional Health 21
Extracurricular Activities 26
In 2012, about 6% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Alabama were Latina, 60% were white, 1% were American Indian, 30% were African American, 1% were Asian, and 2% identified with other racial groups.
About 7% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Alabama live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.
*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
The State of Girls in Alabama This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 401,200 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Alabama. Girls in Alabama rank 30th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
White* 60%
Hispanic/Latina 6%
African American* 30%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
1%
Other Race*
2%
Alabama
7
0
24
10
20
30
United States
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The State of Girls in Alaska
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 28% of fourth-grade girls in Alaska are proficient in reading and 35% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Alaska, 35% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 84% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Alaska, about 13% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 28% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 16% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
United States Alaska
40353025201510
50
28 28
United StatesAlaska
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 105 15 20
40
30
20
10
0
3734
28
35
United States
Reading
Alaska
Math
3548
84
31
82
48
United StatesAlaska100806040200
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
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9
16
11
Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Alaska
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Alaska This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 64,323 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Alaska. Girls in Alaska rank 39th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
White* 52%
Hispanic/ Latina
8%
African American*
3% Asian/Pacific Islander*
8%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
18%
Other Race*
12%
Alaska
15
0
24
10
20
30
United States
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Alaska 39
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Alaska
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 13
American Indian/Alaska Native* 33
*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Alaska
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 37
Economic Well-Being 35
Education 45
Emotional Health 29
Extracurricular Activities 41
In 2012, about 8% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Alaska were Latina, 52% were white, 18% were American Indian, 3% were African American, 8% were Asian, and 12% identified with other racial groups.
About 15% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Alaska live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.
*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
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The State of Girls in Arizona
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 29% of fourth-grade girls in Arizona are proficient in reading and 29% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Arizona, 36% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 79% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Arizona, about 25% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 33% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 13% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Arizona
40353025201510
50
2833
United StatesArizona
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
50 10 15
40
30
20
10
0
3734
29
29 29
United States
Reading
Arizona
Math
36
48
79
43
82
48
United StatesArizona100806040200
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
7
9
13
11
The State of Girls in Arizona
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Arizona This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 577,892 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Arizona. Girls in Arizona rank 47th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
24
10
20
30
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Arizona 47
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Arizona
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity PercentAll Girls 25
White* 12
Hispanic/Latina 36
African American/Black* 30
American Indian/Alaska Native* 45
Other Race* 22
*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Arizona
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 48
Economic Well-Being 46
Education 47
Emotional Health 35
Extracurricular Activities 47
In 2012, about 43% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Arizona were Latina, 42% were white, 5% were American Indian, 4% were African American, 3% were Asian, and 3% identified with other racial groups.
About 28% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Arizona live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.
*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/ Latina
43%
White* 42%
Other Race* 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
5%
African American* 4%
Arizona0
United States
28
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The State of Girls in Arkansas
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 32% of fourth-grade girls in Arkansas are proficient in reading and 28% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Arkansas, 42% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 78% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Arkansas, about 26% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 31% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 11% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
United StatesArkansas
0 84 12
40
30
20
10
0
3734
3228
United States
Reading
Arkansas
Math
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Arkansas
40353025201510
50
2831
11
11
11
9
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
United StatesArkansas100806040200
4248
78
41
82
48
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Arkansas
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Arkansas This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 252,309 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Arkansas. Girls in Arkansas rank 41st out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Arkansas 41
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Arkansas
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 26
White* 21
Hispanic/Latina 37
African American/Black* 39
*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Arkasas
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 41
Economic Well-Being 40
Education 39
Emotional Health 45
Extracurricular Activities 36
In 2012, about 11% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Arkansas were Latina, 65% were white, 1% were American Indian, 19% were African American, 2% were Asian, and 3% identified with other racial groups.
About 9% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Arkansas live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.
*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
White* 65%
Hispanic/ Latina
11%
African American* 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
1%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
2%
Other Race*
3%
9
24
Arkansas United States0
10
20
30
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The State of Girls in California
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 26% of fourth-grade girls in California are proficient in reading and 25% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In California, 49% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 83% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In California, about 23% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 29% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 11% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States California
29
28
27
28
29
United StatesCalifornia
50 10 15
California United States
40
30
20
10
0
3734
29
25 26
ReadingMath
8
9
11
11
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
4948
83
50
82
48
United StatesCalifornia100806040200
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in California
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in California This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 3,272,037 girls ages 5 to 17 living in California. Girls in California rank 29th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
California 29
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in California
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity PercentAll Girls 23
White* 11
Hispanic/Latina 31
African American/Black* 34
American Indian/Alaska Native* 29
Asian/Pacific Islander* 13
Other Race* 15
*Non-Hispanic
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in California
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 31
Economic Well-Being 32
Education 30
Emotional Health 37
Extracurricular Activities 12
In 2012, about 51% of girls ages 5 to 17 in California were Latina, 27% were white, 0.4% were American Indian, 6% were African American, 11% were Asian, and 4% identified with other racial groups.
About 50% of girls ages 5 to 17 in California live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.
*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
24
20
40
60
Hispanic/ Latina
51%
White* 27% Other Race*
4%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
11%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
.4%
African American* 6%
California United States0
50
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The State of Girls in Colorado
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 44% of fourth-grade girls in Colorado are proficient in reading and 43% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Colorado, 46% of 3- to 4 year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 84% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Colorado, about 17% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 20% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 10% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Colorado
30
20
10
28
20
United StatesColorado
50 10 15
Colorado United States
50
25
0
373443 44
ReadingMath
4648
84
46
82
48
United StatesColorado100806040200
6
9
10
11
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Colorado
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Colorado This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 436,247 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Colorado. Girls in Colorado rank 18th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Colorado 18
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Colorado
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity PercentAll Girls 17
White* 10
Hispanic/Latina 29
African American/Black* 39
Asian/Pacific Islander* 18
*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Colorado
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 14
Economic Well-Being 24
Education 16
Emotional Health 10
Extracurricular Activities 25
In 2012, about 31% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Colorado were Latina, 58% were white, 1% were American Indian, 4% were African American, 3% were Asian, and 4% identified with other racial groups.
About 23% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Colorado live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.
*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
24
23
24
25
Hispanic/ Latina
31%
White* 58%
Other Race* 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
1%
African American* 4%
Colorado United States22
23
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The State of Girls in Connecticut
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 46% of fourth-grade girls in Connecticut are proficient in reading and 37% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Connecticut, 71% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 88% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Connecticut, about 15% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 23% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 8% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Connecticut
30
20
10
28
23
United StatesConnecticut
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
50 10 15
Connecticut United States
50
25
0
3734 37
46
ReadingMath
7148
88
55
82
48
United StatesConnecticut100806040200
10
9
8
11
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Connecticut
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Connecticut This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 293,252 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Connecticut. Girls in Connecticut rank 6th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Connecticut 6
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Connecticut
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All Girls 15
White* 5
Hispanic/Latina 38
African American/Black* 33
*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Connecticut
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 12
Economic Well-Being 8
Education 4
Emotional Health 11
Extracurricular Activities 16
In 2012, about 20% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Connecticut were Latina, 61% were white, 0.2% were American Indian, 11% were African American, 5% were Asian, and 3% identified with other racial groups.
About 21% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Connecticut live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.
*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
24
22
24
26
Hispanic/ Latina
20%
White* 61%
Other Race* 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
5%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
.2%
African American* 11%
Connecticut United States20
21
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The State of Girls in the District of Columbia
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 22% of fourth-grade girls in the District of Columbia are proficient in reading and 17% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In the District of Columbia, 81% of 3- to 4-year- old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 81% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In the District of Columbia, about 28% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 37% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 28% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States District of Columbia
40
20
0
28
37
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 302010
9
9
28
11
United StatesDistrict of Columbia
40
20
0
3734
1722
ReadingMath
District of Columbia United States
8148
81
52
82
48
United StatesDisctrict of Columbia100806040200
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in the District of Columbia
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in the District of Columbia This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 35,139 girls ages 5 to 17 living in the District of Columbia.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 28
African American/Black* 32*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
In 2012, about 12% of girls ages 5 to 17 in the District of Columbia were Latina, 16% were white, 0.2% were American Indian, 67% were African American, 2% were Asian, and 3% identified with other racial groups.
*Non-Hispanic
About 21% of girls ages 5 to 17 in the District of Columbia live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Hispanic/Latina 12%
White* 16%
Other Race* 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
.2%
African American* 67%
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in the United States
District of Columbia United States0
21
20
10
30
24
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The State of Girls in Delaware
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 39% of fourth-grade girls in Delaware are proficient in reading and 33% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Delaware, 44% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 85% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Delaware, about 15% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 30% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 17% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Delaware
30
20
10
2830
United StatesDelaware
50 10 2015
Delaware United States
40
20
0
3734 33
39
ReadingMath
4448
85
54
82
48
United StatesDelaware100806040200
12
9
17
11
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Delaware
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Delaware This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 73,005 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Delaware. Girls in Delaware rank 31st out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Delaware 31
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Delaware
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity PercentAll girls 15
White* 11
African American/Black* 25*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Delaware
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 34
Economic Well-Being 19
Education 22
Emotional Health 46
Extracurricular Activities 44
In 2012, about 13% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Delaware were Latina, 53% were white, 0.3% were Ameri-can Indian, 25% were African American, 3% were Asian, and 5% identified with other racial groups.
About 17% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Delaware live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.
*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
24
20
24
28
Hispanic/ Latina
13%
White* 53%
Other Race* 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
.3%
African American* 25%
Delaware United States16
17
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The State of Girls in Florida
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 39% of fourth-grade girls in Florida are proficient in reading and 27% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Florida, 52% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 79% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Florida, about 24% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 22% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 10% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Florida
30
20
10
28
22
United StatesFlorida
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
30 6 129
Florida United States
40
20
0
3734
27
39
ReadingMath
5248
79
49
82
48
United StatesFlorida100806040200
7
9
10
11
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Florida
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Florida This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 1,433,274 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Florida. Girls in Florida rank 35th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Florida 35
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Florida
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 24
White* 14
Hispanic/Latina 31
African American/Black* 39 Asian/Pacific Islander* 14
Other Race* 25
*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Florida
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 13
Economic Well-Being 42
Education 25
Emotional Health 33
Extracurricular Activities 48
In 2012, about 28% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Florida were Latina, 45% were white, 0.3% were Ameri-can Indian, 20% were African American, 3% were Asian, and 3% identified with other racial groups.
About 33% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Florida live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.
*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
24
Hispanic/ Latina
28%
White* 45%
Other Race* 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
3%
African American* 20%
Florida United States15
33
20
25
30
35
American Indian/Alaska Native*
.3%
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The State of Girls in Georgia
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 37% of fourth-grade girls in Georgia are proficient in reading and 27% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math
In Georgia, 51% of 3- to 4- year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 77% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Georgia, about 26% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 36% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 9% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Georgia
40
20
0
28
36
United StatesGeorgia
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
30 6 129
Georgia United States
40
20
0
3734
27
37
ReadingMath
5148
77
46
82
48
United StatesGeorgia100806040200
10
9
9
11
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Georgia
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Georgia This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 888,375 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Georgia. Girls in Georgia rank 42nd out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Georgia 42
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Georgia
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 26
White* 14
Hispanic/Latina 44
African American/Black* 38
Asian/Pacific Islander* 18
Other Race* 24
*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Georgia
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 38
Economic Well-Being 45
Education 37
Emotional Health 38
Extracurricular Activities 39
In 2012, about 12% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Georgia were Latina, 47% were white, 0.2% were Ameri-can Indian, 34% were African American, 3% were Asian, and 3% identified with other racial groups.
About 19% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Georgia live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.
*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/ Latina
12%
White* 47%
Other Race* 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
.2%
African American* 34%
Georgia United States10
19
15
20
25 24
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The State of Girls in Hawaii
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 30% of fourth-grade girls in Hawaii are proficient in reading and 30% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Hawaii, 47% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 88% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Hawaii, about 18% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 24% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 13% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Hawaii
30
25
20
28
24
United StatesHawaii
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 5 1510
Hawaii United States
40
20
0
3734
30 30
ReadingMath
4748
88
43
82
48
United StatesHawaii100806040200
6
9
13
11
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Hawaii
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Hawaii This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 103,861 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Hawaii. Girls in Hawaii rank 27th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Hawaii 27
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Hawaii
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 18
White* 21
Hispanic/Latina 37
Asian/Pacific Islander* 15
Other Race* 13
*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Hawaii
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 16
Economic Well-Being 22
Education 38
Emotional Health 36
Extracurricular Activities 24
In 2012, about 15% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Hawaii were Latina, 13% were white, 0.2% were Ameri-can Indian, 2% were African American, 40% were Asian, and 31% identified with other racial groups.
About 30% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Hawaii live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.
*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
24
20
30
40
Hispanic/ Latina
15%
White* 13%Other Race*
31%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
40%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
.2%
African American* 2%
Hawaii United States10
30
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The State of Girls in Idaho
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 35% of fourth-grade girls in Idaho are proficient in reading and 36% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Idaho, 37% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 85% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Idaho, about 20% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 21% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 10% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Idaho
30
15
0
28
21
United StatesIdaho
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
30 6 129
Idaho United States
40
20
0
3734
36 35
ReadingMath
3748
85
41
82
48
United StatesIdaho100806040200
10
9
10
11
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Idaho
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Idaho This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 151,257 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Idaho. Girls in Idaho rank 26th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Idaho 26
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Idaho
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 20
White* 18
Hispanic/Latina 36
*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Idaho
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 35
Economic Well-Being 23
Education 33
Emotional Health 28
Extracurricular Activities 13
In 2012, about 17% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Idaho were Latina, 77% were white, 1% were American Indian, 1% were African American, 1% were Asian, and 3% identified with other racial groups.
About 14% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Idaho live in im-migrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.
*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/ Latina
17%
White* 77%
Other Race* 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
1%
African American* 1%
Idaho United States10
1415
20
25 24
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The State of Girls in Illinois
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 36% of fourth-grade girls in Illinois are proficient in reading and 32% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Illinois, 53% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 84% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Illinois, about 20% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 28% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 12% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Illinois
30
15
0
28 28
United StatesIllinois
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 5 1510
Illinois United States
40
20
0
3734 32
36
ReadingMath
5348
84
48
82
48
United StatesIllinois100806040200
10
9
12
11
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Illinois
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Illinois This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 1,100,228 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Illinois. Girls in Illinois rank 20th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Illinois 20
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Illinois
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 20
White* 10
Hispanic/Latina 27
African American/Black* 44
Asian/Pacific Islander* 11
Other Race* 21*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Illinois
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 23
Economic Well-Being 17
Education 19
Emotional Health 40
Extracurricular Activities 3
In 2012, about 23% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Illinois were Latina, 53% were white, 0.1% were Ameri-can Indian, 16% were African American, 4% were Asian, and 3% identified with other racial groups.
About 26% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Illinois live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.
*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/ Latina
23%
White* 53%
Other Race* 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
4%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
.1%
African American* 16%
Illinois United States15
26
20
25
30
24
36 The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? 37September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute
The State of Girls in Indiana
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 37% of fourth-grade girls in Indiana are proficient in reading and 34% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Indiana, 39% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 81% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Indiana, about 20% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 30% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 14% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Indiana
28
30
United StatesIndiana
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 5 1510
Indiana United States
40
20
0
3734 34
37
ReadingMath
3948
81
49
82
48
United StatesIndiana100806040200
12
9
14
11
20
25
30
35
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Indiana
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Indiana This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 569,960 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Indiana. Girls in Indiana rank 36th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Indiana 36
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Indiana
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 20
White* 15
Hispanic/Latina 38
African American/Black* 42
Other Race* 27*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Indiana
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 44
Economic Well-Being 29
Education 31
Emotional Health 44
Extracurricular Activities 29
In 2012, about 10% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Indiana were Latina, 74% were white, 0.2% were American Indian, 11% were African American, 2% were Asian, and 3% identified with other racial groups.
About 8% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Indiana live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.
*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/ Latina
10%
White* 74%
Other Race* 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
.2%
African American* 11%
Indiana United States0
810
20
30
24
38 The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? 39September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute
The State of Girls in Iowa
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 36% of fourth-grade girls in Iowa are proficient in reading and 33% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Iowa, 50% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 88% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Iowa, about 14% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 23% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 8% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Iowa
30
15
0
28
23
United StatesIowa
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
30 6 129
Iowa United States
40
35
30
37
3433
36
ReadingMath
5048
88
48
82
48
United StatesIowa100806040200
10
9
8
11
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Iowa
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Iowa This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 256,590 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Iowa. Girls in Iowa rank 15th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Iowa 15
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Iowa
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 14
White* 12
Hispanic/Latina 22
African American/Black* 33
*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Iowa
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 22
Economic Well-Being 2
Education 21
Emotional Health 13
Extracurricular Activities 17
In 2012, about 9% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Iowa were Latina, 81% were white, 0.4% were American Indian, 4% were African American, 2% were Asian, and 3% identified with other racial groups.
About 9% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Iowa live in immi-grant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.
*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/ Latina
9%
White* 81%
Other Race* 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
.4%
African American* 4%
Iowa United States0
910
20
30
24
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The State of Girls in Kansas
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 41% of fourth-grade girls in Kansas are proficient in reading and 40% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Kansas, 48% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 83% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Kansas, about 17% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 23% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 9% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Kansas
30
15
0
28
23
United StatesKansas
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
30 6 129
Kansas United States
50
40
30
20
10
3734
40 41
ReadingMath
4848
83
49
82
48
United StatesKansas100806040200
8
9
9
11
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Kansas
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Kansas This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 254,304 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Kansas. Girls in Kansas rank 14th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Kansas 14
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Kansas
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 17
White* 13
Hispanic/Latina 32
African American/Black* 21
*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Kansas
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 17
Economic Well-Being 16
Education 17
Emotional Health 8
Extracurricular Activities 10
In 2012, about 17% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Kansas were Latina, 69% were white, 1% were American Indian, 6% were African American, 3% were Asian, and 5% identified with other racial groups.
About 15% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Kansas live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.
*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/ Latina
17%
White* 69%
Other Race* 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
1%
African American* 6%
Kansas United States10
1515
20
25 24
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The State of Girls in Kentucky
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 38% of fourth-grade girls in Kentucky are proficient in reading and 29% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Kentucky, 50% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 78% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Kentucky, about 26% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 30% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 11% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Kentucky
35
30
25
20
15
2830
United StatesKentucky
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 4 8 1612
Kentucky United States
40
30
20
10
0
3734
29
38
ReadingMath
5048
78
44
82
48
United StatesKentucky100806040200
14
9
11
11
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Kentucky
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Kentucky This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 359,964 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Kentucky. Girls in Kentucky rank 37th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Kentucky 37
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Kentucky
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 26
White* 23
Hispanic/Latina 30
African American/Black* 50
Other Race* 27*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Kentucky
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 45
Economic Well-Being 37
Education 27
Emotional Health 39
Extracurricular Activities 35
In 2012, about 5% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Kentucky were Latina, 81% were white, 0.2% were American Indian, 9% were African American, 2% were Asian, and 3% identified with other racial groups.
About 7% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Kentucky live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.
*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/ Latina
5%
White* 81%
Other Race* 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
.2%
African American* 9%
Kentucky United States5
710
15
25
20
24
44 The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? 45September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute
The State of Girls in Louisiana
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 25% of fourth-grade girls in Louisiana are proficient in reading and 22% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Louisiana, 51% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 82% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Louisiana, about 28% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 37% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 12% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Louisiana
40
20
0
28
37
United StatesLouisiana
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 5 1510
Louisiana United States
40
20
0
3734
2225
ReadingMath
5148
82
43
82
48
United StatesLouisiana100806040200
6
9
12
11
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Louisiana
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Louisiana This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 392,808 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Louisiana. Girls in Louisiana rank 45th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Louisiana 45
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Louisiana
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 28
White* 15
Hispanic/Latina 31
African American/Black* 46
Other Race* 32*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Louisiana
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 43
Economic Well-Being 44
Education 46
Emotional Health 43
Extracurricular Activities 45
In 2012, about 5% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Louisiana were Latina, 53% were white, 1% were American Indian, 38% were African American, 2% were Asian, and 2% identified with other racial groups.
About 6% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Louisiana live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.
*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/ Latina
5%
White* 53%
Other Race* 2%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
1%
African American* 38%
Louisiana United States0
6
10
20
30
24
46 The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? 47September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute
The State of Girls in Maine
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 35% of fourth-grade girls in Maine are proficient in reading and 39% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Maine, 50% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 92% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Maine, about 18% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 20% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 12% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Maine
40
20
0
28
20
United StatesMaine
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 5 1510
Maine United States
40
20
0
3734
3935
ReadingMath
5048
92
52
82
48
United StatesMaine100806040200
10
9
12
11
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Maine
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Maine This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 96,931 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Maine. Girls in Maine rank 11th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Maine 11
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Maine
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 18
White* 16
Other Race* 52*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Maine
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 4
Economic Well-Being 14
Education 13
Emotional Health 17
Extracurricular Activities 9
In 2012, about 2% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Maine were Latina, 90% were white, 1% were American Indian, 2% were African American, 2% were Asian, and 3% identified with other racial groups.
About 8% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Maine live in immi-grant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.
*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/Latina 2%
White* 90%
Other Race* 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
1%
African American* 2%
Maine United States0
810
20
30
24
48 The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? 49September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute
The State of Girls in Maryland
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 47% of fourth-grade girls in Maryland are proficient in reading and 38% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Maryland, 50% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 83% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Maryland, about 13% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 28% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 11% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Maryland
40
20
0
28 28
United StatesMaryland
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 5 1510
Maryland United States
50
25
0
3734
3847
ReadingMath
5048
83
50
82
48
United StatesMaryland100806040200
6
9
11
11
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Maryland
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Maryland This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 479,066 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Maryland. Girls in Maryland rank 19th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Maryland 19
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Maryland
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 13
White* 7
Hispanic/Latina 12
African American/Black* 23
Asian/Pacific Islander* 12
Other Race* 12*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Maryland
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 26
Economic Well-Being 13
Education 6
Emotional Health 22
Extracurricular Activities 32
In 2012, about 11% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Maryland were Latina, 47% were white, 0.2% were Ameri-can Indian, 32% were African American, 6% were Asian, and 4% identified with other racial groups.
About 23% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Maryland live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.
*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/Latina 11%
White* 47%
Other Race* 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
.2%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
6%
African American* 32%
Maryland United States0
23
10
20
30
24
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The State of Girls in Massachusetts
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 54% of fourth-grade girls in Massachusetts are proficient in reading and 51% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Massachusetts, 57% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 87% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Massachusetts, about 15% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 25% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 10% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Massachusetts
40
20
0
2825
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 5 1510
60
45
30
15
0
3734
51 54
ReadingMath
5748
87
61
82
48
United StatesMassachusetts100806040200
12
9
10
11
Massachusetts United StatesUnited StatesMassachusetts
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Massachusetts
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Massachusetts This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 506,705 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Massachusetts. Girls in Massachusetts rank 4th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Massachusetts 4
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Massachusetts
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 15
White* 8
Hispanic/Latina 36
African American/Black* 32
Asian/Pacific Islander* 19
*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Massachusetts
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 21
Economic Well-Being 7
Education 1
Emotional Health 15
Extracurricular Activities 20
In 2012, about 15% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Massachusetts were Latina, 68% were white, 0.2% were American Indian, 8% were African American, 6% were Asian, and 3% identified with other racial groups.
About 25% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Massachusetts live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.
*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/Latina 15%
White* 68%
Other Race* 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
6%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
.2%
African American* 8%
Massachusetts United States0
25
10
20
30
24
52 The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? 53September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute
The State of Girls in Michigan
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 33% of fourth-grade girls in Michigan are proficient in reading and 29% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Michigan, 47% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 82% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Michigan, about 24% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 30% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 9% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Michigan
40
20
0
28 30
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 4 128
40
30
20
10
0
3734
2933
ReadingMath
4748
82
50
82
48
United StatesMichigan100806040200
9
9
9
11
Michigan United StatesUnited StatesMichigan
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Michigan
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Michigan This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 825,561 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Michigan. Girls in Michigan rank 28th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Michigan 28
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Michigan
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 24
White* 17
Hispanic/Latina 31
African American/Black* 49
Other Race* 32
*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Michigan
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 36
Economic Well-Being 27
Education 28
Emotional Health 19
Extracurricular Activities 31
In 2012, about 7% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Michigan were Latina, 69% were white, 1% were American Indian, 16% were African American, 3% were Asian, and 4% identified with other racial groups.
About 12% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Michigan live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.
*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/Latina 7%
White* 69%
Other Race* 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
1%
African American* 16%
Michigan United States0
12
10
20
30
24
54 The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? 55September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute
The State of Girls in Minnesota
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 38% of fourth-grade girls in Minnesota are proficient in reading and 48% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Minnesota, 48% of 3-to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 89% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Minnesota, about 14% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 20% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 10% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Minnesota
40
20
0
28
20
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 4 128
60
30
0
3734
48 38
ReadingMath
4848
89
48
82
48
United StatesMinnesota100806040200
8
9
10
11
Minnesota United StatesUnited StatesMinnesota
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Minnesota
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Minnesota This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 453,548 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Minnesota. Girls in Minnesota rank 7th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Minnesota 7
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Minnesota
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 14
White* 8
Hispanic/Latina 28
African American/Black* 51
Asian/Pacific Islander* 24
Other Race* 20
*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Minnesota
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 3
Economic Well-Being 4
Education 9
Emotional Health 9
Extracurricular Activities 8
In 2012, about 8% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Minnesota were Latina, 73% were white, 1% were American Indian, 8% were African American, 6% were Asian, and 4% identified with other racial groups.
About 16% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Minnesota live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.
*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/Latina 8%
White* 73%
Other Race* 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
6%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
1%
African American* 8%
Minnesota United States0
16
10
20
30
24
56 The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? 57September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute
The State of Girls in Mississippi
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 26% of fourth-grade girls in Mississippi are proficient in reading and 20% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Mississippi, 50% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 74% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Mississippi, about 33% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 37% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 13% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Mississippi
40
20
0
28
37
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 5 1510
40
30
20
10
0
3734
2026
ReadingMath
5048
74
48
82
48
United StatesMississippi100806040200
8
9
13
11
Mississippi United StatesUnited StatesMississippi
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Mississippi
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Mississippi This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 264,803 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Mississippi. Girls in Mississippi rank 50th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Mississippi 50
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Mississippi
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 33
White* 17
Hispanic/Latina 45
African American/Black* 51
Other Race* 36*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Mississippi
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 50
Economic Well-Being 50
Education 44
Emotional Health 50
Extracurricular Activities 46
In 2012, about 3% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Mississippi were Latina, 50% were white, 1% were American Indian, 43% were African American, 1% were Asian, and 2% identified with other racial groups.
About 3% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Mississippi live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.
*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/Latina 3%
White* 50%
Other Race* 2%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
1%
African American* 43%
Mississippi United States0
3
10
20
30
24
58 The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? 59September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute
The State of Girls in Missouri
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Missouri This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 500,327 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Missouri. Girls in Missouri rank 22nd out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Missouri 22
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Missouri
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 21
White* 16
Hispanic/Latina 38
African American/Black* 40
Other Race* 35
*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Missouri
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 20
Economic Well-Being 33
Education 34
Emotional Health 6
Extracurricular Activities 11
In 2012, about 6% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Missouri were Latina, 75% were white, 0.4% were Ameri-can Indian, 14% were African American, 2% were Asian, and 4% identified with other racial groups.
About 7% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Missouri live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.
*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/Latina 6%
White* 75%
Other Race* 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
.4%
African American* 14%
Missouri United States0
710
20
30
24
The State of Girls in Missouri
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 38% of fourth-grade girls in Missouri are proficient in reading and 30% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Missouri, 40% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 84% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Missouri, about 21% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 22% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 10% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Missouri
40
20
0
28
22
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 4 128
60
30
0
3734
30
38
ReadingMath
4048
84
48
82
48
United StatesMissouri100806040200
8
9
10
11
Missouri United StatesUnited StatesMissouri
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
60 The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? 61September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute
The State of Girls in Montana
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 39% of fourth-grade girls in Montana are proficient in reading and 45% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Montana, 26% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 84% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Montana, about 19% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 21% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 12% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Montana
40
20
0
28
21
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 5 1510
50
25
0
3734
4539
ReadingMath
2648
84
46
82
48
United StatesMontana100806040200
11
9
12
11
Montana United StatesUnited StatesMontana
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Montana
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Montana This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 78,362 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Montana. Girls in Montana rank 32nd out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Montana 32
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Montana
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 19
White* 15
Hispanic/Latina 48
American Indian/Alaska Native* 35
*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Montana
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 27
Economic Well-Being 39
Education 43
Emotional Health 24
Extracurricular Activities 28
In 2012, about 5% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Montana were Latina, 80% were white, 9% were American Indian, 1% were African American, 1% were Asian, and 4% identified with other racial groups.
About 5% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Montana live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.
*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/Latina 5%
White* 80%
Other Race* 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
9%
African American* 1%
Montana United States0
5
10
20
30
24
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The State of Girls in Nebraska
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 40% of fourth-grade girls in Nebraska are proficient in reading and 31% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Nebraska, 46% of 3 to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 85% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Nebraska, about 13% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 22% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 9% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Nebraska
40
20
0
28
22
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 4 128
60
30
0
3734
31
40
ReadingMath
4648
85
51
82
48
United StatesNebraska100806040200
9
9
9
11
Nebraska United StatesUnited StatesNebraska
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Nebraska
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Nebraska This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 161,641 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Nebraska. Girls in Nebraska rank 12th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Nebraska 12
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Nebraska
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 13
White* 9
Hispanic/Latina 23
African American/Black* 28
Other Race* 43.
*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Nebraska
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 8
Economic Well-Being 6
Education 18
Emotional Health 32
Extracurricular Activities 6
In 2012, about 15% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Nebraska were Latina, 73% were white, 1% were American Indian, 6% were African American, 2% were Asian, and 3% identified with other racial groups.
About 16% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Nebraska live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.
*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/Latina 15%
White* 73%
Other Race* 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
1%
African American* 6%
Nebraska United States0
16
10
20
30
24
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The State of Girls in New Hampshire
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 50% of fourth-grade girls in New Hampshire are proficient in reading and 44% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In New Hampshire, 53% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 91% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In New Hampshire, about 13% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 23% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 8% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States New Hampshire
30
15
0
28
23
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 4 128
60
30
0
3734
4450
ReadingMath
5348
91
57
82
48
United StatesNew Hampshire100806040200
11
9
8
11
New Hampshire United StatesUnited StatesNew Hampshire
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in New Hampshire
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in New Hampshire This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 101,956 girls ages 5 to 17 living in New Hampshire. Girls in New Hampshire rank 1st out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
New Hampshire 1
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in New Hampshire
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 13
White* 12*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in New Hampshire
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 6
Economic Well-Being 3
Education 2
Emotional Health 7
Extracurricular Activities 19
In 2012, about 5% of girls ages 5 to 17 in New Hampshire were Latina, 88% were white, 0.2% were American Indian, 2% were African American, 3% were Asian, and 3% identified with other racial groups.
About 11% of girls ages 5 to 17 in New Hampshire live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.
*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/Latina 5%
White* 88%
Other Race* 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
.2%
African American* 2%
New Hampshire United States0
1110
20
30
24
66 The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? 67September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute
The State of Girls in New Jersey
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 46% of fourth-grade girls in New Jersey are proficient in reading and 46% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In New Jersey, 63% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 82% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In New Jersey, about 15% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 20% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 6% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States New Jersey
30
15
0
28
20
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 4 128
50
25
0
3734
46 46
ReadingMath
6348
82
50
82
48
United StatesNew Jersey100806040200
8
9
6
11
New Jersey United StatesUnited StatesNew Jersey
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in New Jersey
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in New Jersey This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 732,367 girls ages 5 to 17 living in New Jersey. Girls in New Jersey rank 9th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
New Jersey 9
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in New Jersey
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 15
White* 6
Hispanic/Latina 28
African American/Black* 29
Asian/Pacific Islander* 6
Other Race* 17*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in New Jersey
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 10
Economic Well-Being 9
Education 3
Emotional Health 14
Extracurricular Activities 30
In 2012, about 22% of girls ages 5 to 17 in New Jersey were Latina, 52% were white, 0.2% were American Indian, 14% were African American, 9% were Asian, and 3% identified with other racial groups.
About 35% of girls ages 5 to 17 in New Jersey live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide. *Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/Latina 22%
White* 52%
Other Race* 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
9%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
.2%
African American* 14%
New Jersey United States0
35
10
20
40
30
24
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The State of Girls in New Mexico
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 22% of fourth-grade girls in New Mexico are proficient in reading and 24% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In New Mexico, 37% of 3 to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 79% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In New Mexico, about 28% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 31% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 15% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States New Mexico
40
20
0
2831
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 4 8 1612
40
20
0
3734
24 22
ReadingMath
3748
79
40
82
48
United StatesNew Mexico100806040200
4
9
15
11
New Mexico United StatesUnited StatesNew Mexico
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in New Mexico
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in New Mexico This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 182,206 girls ages 5 to 17 living in New Mexico. Girls in New Mexico rank 48th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
New Mexico 48
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in New Mexico
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 28
White* 13
Hispanic/Latina 32
American Indian/Alaska Native* 45*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in New Mexico
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 47
Economic Well-Being 49
Education 49
Emotional Health 26
Extracurricular Activities 33
In 2012, about 59% of girls ages 5 to 17 in New Mexico were Latina, 26% were white, 10% were American Indian, 2% were African American, 1% were Asian, and 2% identified with other racial groups.
About 21% of girls ages 5 to 17 in New Mexico live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide. *Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/Latina 59%
White* 26%
Other Race* 2%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
10%
African American* 2%
New Mexico United States0
21
10
30
20
24
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The State of Girls in New York
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 38% of fourth-grade girls in New York are proficient in reading and 30% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In New York, 59% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 84% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In New York, about 23% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 31% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 12% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States New York
40
20
0
2831
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 5 10 15
40
20
0
3734
30
38
ReadingMath
5948
84
53
82
48
United StatesNew York100806040200
7
9
12
11
New York United StatesUnited StatesNew York
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in New York
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in New York This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 1,513,659 girls ages 5 to 17 living in New York. Girls in New York rank 21st out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
New York 21
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in New York
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 23
White* 13
Hispanic/Latina 37
African American/Black* 31
Asian/Pacific Islander* 27
Other Race* 21*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in New York
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 19
Economic Well-Being 26
Education 10
Emotional Health 27
Extracurricular Activities 22
In 2012, about 22% of girls ages 5 to 17 in New York were Latina, 51% were white, 0.4% were Ameri-can Indian, 16% were African American, 7% were Asian, and 3% identified with other racial groups.
About 35% of girls ages 5 to 17 in New York live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide. *Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/Latina 22%
White* 51%
Other Race* 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
7%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
.4%
African American* 16%
New York United States0
35
20
10
40
30
24
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The State of Girls in Nevada
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 28% of fourth-grade girls in Nevada are proficient in reading and 28% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Nevada, 29% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 80% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Nevada, about 22% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 25% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 11% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Nevada
30
15
0
28
25
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 4 128
40
20
0
3734
28 28
ReadingMath
2948
80
35
82
48
United StatesNevada100806040200
8
9
11
11
Nevada United StatesUnited StatesNevada
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Nevada
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Nevada This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 234,457 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Nevada. Girls in Nevada rank 49th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Nevada 49
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Nevada
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 22
White* 14
Hispanic/Latina 31
African American/Black* 30*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Nevada
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 25
Economic Well-Being 48
Education 50
Emotional Health 31
Extracurricular Activities 50
In 2012, about 40% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Nevada were Latina, 39% were white, 1% were American Indian, 9% were African American, 7% were Asian, and 5% identified with other racial groups.
About 37% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Nevada live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.
*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/Latina 40%
White* 39%
Other Race* 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
7%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
1%
African American* 9%
Nevada United States10
37
20
30
40
24
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The State of Girls in North Carolina
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 38% of fourth-grade girls in North Carolina are proficient in reading and 37% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In North Carolina, 43% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 72% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In North Carolina, about 24% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 28% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 12% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
United States North Carolina
30
15
0
28 28
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 5 10 15
40
20
0
3734
37 38
ReadingMath
4348
72
47
82
48
United StatesNorth Carolina100806040200
12
9
12
11
North Carolina United StatesUnited StatesNorth Carolina
The State of Girls in North Carolina
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in North Carolina This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 814,856 girls ages 5 to 17 living in North Carolina. Girls in North Carolina rank 34th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
North Carolina 34
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in North Carolina
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 24
White* 14
Hispanic/Latina 40
African American/Black* 37
American Indian/Alaska Native* 40
Other Race* 28*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in North Carolina
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 24
Economic Well-Being 36
Education 23
Emotional Health 47
Extracurricular Activities 42
In 2012, about 13% of girls ages 5 to 17 in North Carolina were Latina, 55% were white, 1% were American Indian, 24% were African American, 3% were Asian, and 3% identified with other racial groups.
About 16% of girls ages 5 to 17 in North Carolina live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide. *Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/Latina 13%
White* 55%
Other Race* 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
1%
African American* 24%
North Carolina United States0
16
20
10
30
24
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The State of Girls in North Dakota
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 39% of fourth-grade girls in North Dakota are proficient in reading and 40% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In North Dakota, 48% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 88% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In North Dakota, about 10% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 29% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 9% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States North Dakota
30
15
0
28 29
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 4 8 12
40
20
0
3734
40 39
ReadingMath
4848
88
55
82
48
United StatesNorth Dakota100806040200
8
9
9
11
North Dakota United StatesUnited StatesNorth Dakota
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in North Dakota
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in North Dakota This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 53,044 girls ages 5 to 17 living in North Dakota. Girls in North Dakota rank 2nd out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
North Dakota 2
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in North Dakota
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 10
American Indian/Alaska Native* 48
*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in North Dakota
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 15
Economic Well-Being 1
Education 7
Emotional Health 2
Extracurricular Activities 7
In 2012, about 4% of girls ages 5 to 17 in North Dakota were Latina, 81% were white, 8% were American Indian, 2% were African American, 1% were Asian, and 4% identified with other racial groups.
About 4% of girls ages 5 to 17 in North Dakota live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide. *Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/Latina 4%
White* 81%
Other Race* 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
8%
African American* 2%
North Dakota United States0
4
20
10
30
24
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The State of Girls in Ohio
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 35% of fourth-grade girls in Ohio are proficient in reading and 37% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Ohio, 46% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 85% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Ohio, about 23% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 26% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 15% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Ohio
30
15
0
28 26
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 4 8 1612
40
20
0
3734
3735
ReadingMath
4648
85
46
82
48
United StatesOhio100806040200
10
9
15
11
Ohio United StatesUnited StatesOhio
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Ohio
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Ohio This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 962,022 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Ohio. Girls in Ohio rank 33rd out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Ohio 33
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Ohio
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 23
White* 17
Hispanic/Latina 37
African American/Black* 49
Other Race* 29 *Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Ohio
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 28
Economic Well-Being 30
Education 26
Emotional Health 41
Extracurricular Activities 38
In 2012, about 5% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Ohio were Latina, 75% were white, 0.2% were Ameri-can Indian, 14% were African American, 2% were Asian, and 4% identified with other racial groups.
About 7% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Ohio live in immi-grant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide. *Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/Latina 5%
White* 75% Other Race*
4%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
.2%
African American* 14%
Ohio United States0
7
20
10
30
24
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The State of Girls in Oklahoma
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 28% of fourth-grade girls in Oklahoma are proficient in reading and 26% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Oklahoma, 44% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 81% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Oklahoma, about 23% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 29% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 16% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Oklahoma
30
15
0
28 29
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 5 10 2015
40
20
0
3734
26 28
ReadingMath
4448
81
37
82
48
United StatesOklahoma100806040200
11
9
16
11
Oklahoma United StatesUnited StatesOklahoma
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Oklahoma
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Oklahoma This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 329,035 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Oklahoma. Girls in Oklahoma rank 46th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Oklahoma 46
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Oklahoma
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 23
White* 16
Hispanic/Latina 37
African American/Black* 35
American Indian/Alaska Native* 30
Other Race* 32 *Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Oklahoma
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 49
Economic Well-Being 41
Education 48
Emotional Health 42
Extracurricular Activities 37
In 2012, about 14% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Oklahoma were Latina, 56% were white, 11% were American Indian, 8% were African American, 2% were Asian, and 9% identified with other racial groups.
About 12% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Oklahoma live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.
*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/Latina 14%
White* 56% Other Race*
9%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
11%
African American* 8%
Oklahoma United States0
12
20
10
30
24
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The State of Girls in Oregon
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 35% of fourth-grade girls in Oregon are proficient in reading and 30% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Oregon, 43% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 84% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Oregon, about 20% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 22% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 10% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Oregon
30
15
0
28
22
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 4 128
40
20
0
3734
3035
ReadingMath
4348
84
49
82
48
United StatesOregon100806040200
7
9
10
11
Oregon United StatesUnited StatesOregon
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Oregon
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Oregon This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 306,615 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Oregon. Girls in Oregon rank 23rd out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Oregon 23
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Oregon
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 20
White* 15
Hispanic/Latina 39
*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Oregon
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 29
Economic Well-Being 31
Education 24
Emotional Health 5
Extracurricular Activities 27
In 2012, about 21% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Oregon were Latina, 66% were white, 1% were American Indian, 2% were African American, 4% were Asian, and 5% identified with other racial groups.
About 23% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Oregon live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.
*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/Latina 21%
White* 66% Other Race*
5%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
4%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
1%
African American* 2%
Oregon United States0
23
20
10
30
24
84 The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? 85September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute
The State of Girls in Pennsylvania
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 45% of fourth-grade girls in Pennsylvania are proficient in reading and 38% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Pennsylvania, 51% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 86% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Pennsylvania, about 20% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 19% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 8% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Pennsylvania
30
15
0
28
19
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 4 128
50
25
0
3734
3845
ReadingMath
5148
86
50
82
48
United StatesPennsylvania100806040200
7
9
8
11
Pennsylvania United StatesUnited StatesPennsylvania
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Pennsylvania
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Pennsylvania This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 985,850 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Pennsylvania. Girls in Pennsylvania rank 13th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Pennsylvania 13
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Pennsylvania
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 20
White* 13
Hispanic/Latina 42 African American/Black* 39
Asian/Pacific Islander* 18
Other Race* 28 *Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Pennsylvania
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 11
Economic Well-Being 25
Education 11
Emotional Health 12
Extracurricular Activities 5
In 2012, about 9% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Pennsylvania were Latina, 71% were white, 0.1% were American Indian, 13% were African American, 3% were Asian, and 3% identified with other racial groups..
About 11% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Pennsylvania live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/Latina 9%
White* 71% Other Race*
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
.1%
African American* 13%
Pennsylvania United States0
11
20
10
30
24
86 The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? 87September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute
The State of Girls in Rhode Island
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 39% of fourth-grade girls in Rhode Island are proficient in reading and 33% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Rhode Island, 44% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 84% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Rhode Island, about 18% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 27% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 11% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Rhode Island
30
15
0
28 27
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 4 128
40
20
0
3734 33
39
ReadingMath
4448
84
60
82
48
United StatesRhode Island100806040200
8
9
11
11
Rhode Island United StatesUnited StatesRhode Island
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Rhode Island
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Rhode Island This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 78,601 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Rhode Island. Girls in Rhode Island rank 25th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Rhode Island 25
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Rhode Island
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 18
White* 11
Hispanic/Latina 35*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Rhode Island
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 30
Economic Well-Being 21
Education 15
Emotional Health 18
Extracurricular Activities 43
In 2012, about 20% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Rhode Island were Latina, 65% were white, 1% were American Indian, 7% were African American, 3% were Asian, and 4% identified with other racial groups.
About 25% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Rhode Island live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/Latina 20%
White* 65% Other Race*
4%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
1%
African American* 7%
Rhode Island United States0
25
20
10
30
24
88 The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? 89September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute
The State of Girls in South Carolina
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 32% of fourth-grade girls in South Carolina are proficient in reading and 32% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In South Carolina, 45% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 81% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In South Carolina, about 26% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 38% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 12% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States South Carolina
50
25
0
28
38
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 5 1510
40
20
0
3734 32 32
ReadingMath
4548
81
44
82
48
United StatesSouth Carolina100806040200
8
9
12
11
South Carolina United StatesUnited StatesSouth Carolina
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in South Carolina
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in South Carolina This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 384,050 girls ages 5 to 17 living in South Carolina. Girls in South Carolina rank 38th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
South Carolina 38
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in South Carolina
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 26
White* 17
Hispanic/Latina 37 African American/Black* 40
Other Race* 21 *Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in South Carolina
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 46
Economic Well-Being 47
Education 40
Emotional Health 30
Extracurricular Activities 15
In 2012, about 7% of girls ages 5 to 17 in South Carolina were Latina, 56% were white, 0.4% were American Indian, 32% were African American, 1% were Asian, and 3% identified with other racial groups.
About 9% of girls ages 5 to 17 in South Carolina live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/Latina 7%
White* 56% Other Race*
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
.4%
African American* 32%
South Carolina United States0
9
20
10
30
24
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The State of Girls in South Dakota
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 35% of fourth-grade girls in South Dakota are proficient in reading and 41% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In South Dakota, 34% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 88% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In South Dakota, about 18% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 23% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 10% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States South Dakota
30
15
0
28
23
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 5 1510
50
25
0
3734
4135
ReadingMath
3448
88
51
82
48
United StatesSouth Dakota100806040200
4
9
10
11
South Dakota United StatesUnited StatesSouth Dakota
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in South Dakota
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in South Dakota This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 70,567 girls ages 5 to 17 living in South Dakota. Girls in South Dakota rank 3rd out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
South Dakota 3
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in South Dakota
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 18
White* 9
Hispanic/Latina 59
American Indian/Alaska Native* 52*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in South Dakota
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 7
Economic Well-Being 10
Education 20
Emotional Health 1
Extracurricular Activities 1
In 2012, about 5% of girls ages 5 to 17 in South Dakota were Latina, 75% were white, 13% were American Indian, 2% were African American, 1% were Asian, and 4% identified with other racial groups.
About 6% of girls ages 5 to 17 in South Dakota live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/Latina 5%
White* 75% Other Race*
4%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
13%
African American* 2%
South Dakota United States0
6
20
10
30
24
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The State of Girls in Tennessee
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 29% of fourth-grade girls in Tennessee are proficient in reading and 22% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Tennessee, 46% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 75% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Tennessee, about 25% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 28% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 12% of girls ages 6 to 17 have exper-ienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Tennessee
30
15
0
28 28
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 5 1510
40
20
0
3734
22
29
ReadingMath
4648
75
44
82
48
United StatesTennessee100806040200
12
9
12
11
Tennessee United StatesUnited StatesTennessee
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Tennessee
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Tennessee This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 533,159 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Tennessee. Girls in Tennessee rank 43rd out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Tennessee 43
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Tennessee
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 25
White* 17
Hispanic/Latina 53
African American/Black* 41
Other Race* 26 *Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Tennessee
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 40
Economic Well-Being 38
Education 41
Emotional Health 49
Extracurricular Activities 40
In 2012, about 7% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Tennessee were Latina, 68% were white, 0.2% were Ameri-can Indian, 20% were African American, 2% were Asian, and 3% identified with other racial groups.
About 9% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Tennessee live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/Latina 7%
White* 68% Other Race*
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
.2%
African American* 20%
Tennessee United States0
9
20
10
30
24
94 The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? 95September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute
The State of Girls in Texas
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 30% of fourth-grade girls in Texas are proficient in reading and 39% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Texas, 45% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 76% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Texas, about 24% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 34% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 11% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Texas
40
20
0
28
34
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 5 1510
40
20
0
3734
39
30
ReadingMath
4548
76
43
82
48
United StatesTexas100806040200
9
9
11
11
Texas United StatesUnited StatesTexas
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Texas
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Texas This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 2,466,169 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Texas. Girls in Texas rank 40th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Texas 40
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Texas
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 24
White* 10
Hispanic/Latina 34
African American/Black* 34
Asian/Pacific Islander* 11
Other Race* 18 *Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Texas
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 42
Economic Well-Being 43
Education 36
Emotional Health 34
Extracurricular Activities 34
In 2012, about 48% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Texas were Latina, 34% were white, 0.3% were Ameri-can Indian, 12% were African American, 4% were Asian, and 2% identified with other racial groups.
About 33% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Texas live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/Latina 48%
White* 34%
Other Race* 2%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
4%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
.3%
African American* 12%
Texas United States0
33
20
10
40
30
24
96 The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? 97September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute
The State of Girls in Utah
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 36% of fourth-grade girls in Utah are proficient in reading and 33% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Utah, 41% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 84% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Utah, about 14% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 17% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 9% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Utah
30
15
0
28
17
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 5 1510
40
20
0
3734 33
36
ReadingMath
4148
84
44
82
48
United StatesUtah100806040200
5
9
9
11
Utah United StatesUnited StatesUtah
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Utah
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Utah This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 306,149 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Utah. Girls in Utah rank 10th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Utah 10
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Utah
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 14
White* 10
Hispanic/Latina 30
*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Utah
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 9
Economic Well-Being 11
Education 32
Emotional Health 3
Extracurricular Activities 2
In 2012, about 17% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Utah were Latina, 76% were white, 1% were American Indian, 1% were African American, 3% were Asian, and 3% identified with other racial groups.
About 16% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Utah live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/Latina 17%
White* 76%
Other Race* 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
1%
African American* 1%
Utah United States0
16
20
10
30
24
98 The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? 99September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute
The State of Girls in Virginia
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 43% of fourth-grade girls in Virginia are proficient in reading and 40% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Virginia, 46% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 84% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Virginia, about 16% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 28% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 9% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Virginia
30
15
0
28 28
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 84 1612
50
25
0
3734
4043
ReadingMath
4648
84
48
82
48
United StatesVirginia100806040200
7
9
9
11
Virginia United StatesUnited StatesVirginia
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Virginia
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Virginia This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 659,276 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Virginia. Girls in Virginia rank 8th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Virginia 8
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Virginia
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 16
White* 10
Hispanic/Latina 19
African American/Black* 31
Asian/Pacific Islander* 8
Other Race* 18 *Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Virginia
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 5
Economic Well-Being 12
Education 8
Emotional Health 4
Extracurricular Activities 14
In 2012, about 11% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Virginia were Latina, 57% were white, 0.3% were Ameri-can Indian, 21% were African American, 6% were Asian, and 5% identified with other racial groups.
About 22% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Virginia live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/Latina 11%
White* 57%
Other Race* 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
6%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
.3%
African American* 21%
Virginia United States0
22
20
10
30
24
100 The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? 101September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute
The State of Girls in Vermont
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 45% of fourth-grade girls in Vermont are proficient in reading and 46% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Vermont, 38% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 92% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Vermont, about 11% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 19% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 8% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Vermont
30
15
0
28
19
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 84 1612
50
25
0
3734
46 45
ReadingMath
3848
92
60
82
48
United StatesVermont100806040200
15
9
8
11
Vermont United StatesUnited StatesVermont
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Vermont
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Vermont This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 45,438 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Vermont. Girls in Vermont rank 5th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Vermont 5
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Vermont
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 11
White* 10*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Vermont
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 2
Economic Well-Being 5
Education 5
Emotional Health 25
Extracurricular Activities 4
In 2012, about 2% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Vermont were Latina, 91% were white, 0.3% were American Indian, 2% were African American, 2% were Asian, and 3% identified with other racial groups.
About 8% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Vermont live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/Latina 2%
White* 91%
Other Race* 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
.3%
African American* 2%
Vermont United States0
8
20
10
30
24
102 The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? The State of Girls: Thriving or Surviving? 103September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute September 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute
The State of Girls in Washington
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 39% of fourth-grade girls in Washington are proficient in reading and 40% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Washington, 40% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 80% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Washington, about 18% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 23% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 13% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Washington
30
15
0
28
23
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 5 1510
40
20
0
3734
40 39
ReadingMath
4048
80
40
82
48
United StatesWashington100806040200
7
9
13
11
Washington United StatesUnited StatesWashington
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Washington
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Washington This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 556,681 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Washington. Girls in Washington rank 24th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Washington 24
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Washington
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 18
White* 12
Hispanic/Latina 34
African American/Black* 31
Asian/Pacific Islander* 16
Other Race* 16 *Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Washington
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 32
Economic Well-Being 20
Education 29
Emotional Health 16
Extracurricular Activities 21
In 2012, about 19% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Washington were Latina, 60% were white, 1% were American Indian, 4% were African American, 8% were Asian, and 7% identified with other racial groups.
About 26% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Washington live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/Latina 19%
White* 60%
Other Race* 7%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
8%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
1%
African American* 4%
Washington United States0
26
20
10
30
24
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The State of Girls in Wisconsin
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 36% of fourth-grade girls in Wisconsin are proficient in reading and 39% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Wisconsin, 43% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 85% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Wisconsin, about 16% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 25% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 9% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Wisconsin
30
15
0
2825
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 4 128
40
20
0
3734
3936
ReadingMath
4348
85
51
82
48
United StatesWisconsin100806040200
9
9
9
11
Wisconsin United StatesUnited StatesWisconsin
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Wisconsin
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Wisconsin This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 472,228 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Wisconsin. Girls in Wisconsin rank 16th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Wisconsin 16
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Wisconsin
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 16
White* 9
Hispanic/Latina 31
African American/Black* 53
Asian/Pacific Islander* 22
Other Race* 28 *Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Wisconsin
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 1
Economic Well-Being 15
Education 14
Emotional Health 20
Extracurricular Activities 23
In 2012, about 10% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Wisconsin were Latina, 74% were white, 1% were American Indian, 9% were African American, 3% were Asian, and 3% identified with other racial groups.
About 10% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Wisconsin live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/Latina 10%
White* 74%
Other Race* 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
1%
African American* 9%
Wisconsin United States0
10
20
10
30
24
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The State of Girls in West Virginia
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in West Virginia This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 136,979 girls ages 5 to 17 living in West Virginia. Girls in West Virginia rank 44th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
West Virginia 44
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in West Virginia
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 24
White* 23
African American/Black* 52*Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in West Virginia
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 39
Economic Well-Being 28
Education 35
Emotional Health 48
Extracurricular Activities 49
In 2012, about 2% of girls ages 5 to 17 in West Virginia were Latina, 90% were white, 0.1% were American Indian, 4% were African American, 1% were Asian, and 3% identified with other racial groups.
About 2% of girls ages 5 to 17 in West Virginia live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/Latina 2%
White* 90%
Other Race* 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
.1%
African American* 4%
West Virginia United States0
2
20
10
30
24
The State of Girls in West Virginia
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Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 31% of fourth-grade girls in West Virginia are proficient in reading and 21% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In West Virginia, 43% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 80% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In West Virginia, about 24% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 28% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 16% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States West Virginia
30
15
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28 28
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 5 201510
40
20
0
3734
21
31
ReadingMath
4348
80
50
82
48
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10
9
16
11
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Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
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The State of Girls in Wyoming
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Girls Ages 10–17 Who Are Overweight or Obese (%)
Emotional Health and Safety of Girls Ages 6–17 (%)
Roughly 38% of fourth-grade girls in Wyoming are proficient in reading and 34% of eighth-grade girls are proficient in math.
In Wyoming, 57% of 3- to 4-year-old girls are enrolled in preschool.
About 88% of girls ages 6 to 17 participate in at least one extracurricular activity.
In Wyoming, about 16% of school-age girls are living in poverty.
About 22% of girls ages 10 to 17 are overweight or obese.
Roughly 12% of girls ages 6 to 17 have experienced neighborhood violence.
Girls Who Are Proficient or Above in 8th Grade Math and 4th Grade Reading (%)
School Enrollment and Extracurricular Activities (%)
Data is not destiny! As the premier leadership organization for girls, Girl Scouts is committed to ensuring that all girls develop to their full potential. To learn more, visit www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.Source: PRB analysis of the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Census Bureau 2012 Population Estimates, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011-12 National Survey of Children’s Health, and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). For information about the state-level index of girls’ well-being, see www.girlscouts.org/stateofgirls.
Note: ACS and NSCH estimates are based on surveys of the population and are subject to both sampling and nonsampling error.
United States Wyoming
30
15
0
28
22
Need Treatment for Emotional/Behavioral/
Developmental Issue (%)
0 5 1510
40
20
0
3734 34
38
ReadingMath
5748
88
50
82
48
United StatesWyoming100806040200
11
9
12
11
Wyoming United StatesUnited StatesWyoming
Experienced Neighborhood Violence (%)
Girls Ages 3–4 Enrolled in Preschool
Girls Ages 6–17 Who Participate in One or More
Activities Outside of School
Women Ages 18–24 Enrolled in College
The State of Girls in Wyoming
July 2014, Girl Scout Research Institute The State of Girls: Unfinished Business
The State of Girls in Wyoming This profile summarizes some of the key social, economic, and health issues affecting the 46,938 girls ages 5 to 17 living in Wyoming. Girls in Wyoming rank 17th out of 50 states on an overall index of well-being that includes measures of girls’ physical health and safety, economic well-being, education, emotional health, and extracurricular activities.
State Rankings of Girls’ Overall Well-Being
Top States Rank
New Hampshire 1
North Dakota 2
South Dakota 3
Massachusetts 4
Vermont 5
Wyoming 17
Racial/Ethnic Composition of Girls in Wyoming
*Non-Hispanic
Girls Ages 5–17 in Poverty, by Race/Ethnicity
Race/Ethnicity Percent
All girls 16
White* 14 *Non-Hispanic
Data are not shown for all racial/ethnic groups because of the small sample size.
Areas of Girls’ Well-Being in Wyoming
Area State Rank
Physical Health and Safety 18
Economic Well-Being 18
Education 12
Emotional Health 23
Extracurricular Activities 18
In 2012, about 14% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Wyoming were Latina, 79% were white, 3% were American Indian, 1% were African American, 1% were Asian, and 3% identified with other racial groups.
About 9% of girls ages 5 to 17 in Wyoming live in immigrant families,* compared with 24% of school-age girls nationwide.*Children who are foreign-born or who reside with at least one foreign-born parent.
Girls Ages 5–17 in Immigrant Families (%)
Hispanic/Latina 14%
White* 79%
Other Race* 3%
Asian/Pacific Islander*
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native*
3%
African American* 1%
Wyoming United States0
9
20
10
30
24
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About the State Index of Girls’ Well-BeingThe State Index of Girls’ Well-Being is a composite measure designed to summarize the well-being of girls in each of the 50 states across several different dimensions. It uses a methodology similar to that of the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s KIDS COUNT Index1, to compare state-level outcomes for girls across five key do-mains of child well-being:
1) Physical health and safety2) Economic well-being3) Education4) Emotional health5) Extracurricular and out-of-school activities The data in the index, which comes from a variety of different sources, reflects outcomes for girls during the 2011–2012 period. Topics and indicators for the index were selected by staff at the Girl Scout Research Institute and the Population Reference Bureau. (See Table 1 for a list of indicators.)
The index was created by first converting the state values for each of the 23 indicators into standard scores (z-scores). Standard scores were created because each indicator has a unique distribution, with different minimum and maximum values. Standardizing the indicators put each of the measures on the same scale and gave each measure an equal weight in the index. To put the indicators on the same scale, we also re-verse-coded several of the indicators so that higher values always reflected more negative outcomes.
For each indicator, standard scores were created by subtracting the mean state value from the state esti-mate and dividing the result by the standard deviation for that distribution of state estimates, as shown in the following formula. In this formula, x represents the state estimate, the Greek letter Mu represents the mean across the 50 state values, and the Greek letter Sigma represents the standard deviation:
We then summed the standard scores across the 23 variables to create an overall index of girls’ well-being for each of the 50 states. We also created domain-specific indices of girls’ well-being (e.g., an Index of Girls’ Educational Outcomes) by summing standard scores across indicators within each of the five topical areas. Finally, we ranked the states based on their overall standard scores in order from highest/best (1) to lowest/worst (50). State rankings were calculated separately for each of the five domains and for the overall index.
For more information, contact Mark Mather at the Population Reference Bureau: [email protected].
1 Annie E. Casey Foundation, The New KIDS COUNT Index, http://www.aecf.org/resources/the-new-kids-count-index/ (August 8, 2014).
Appendix
Table 1: State-Level Indicators of Girls’ Well-Being
x–µσz =
Physical Health and SafetyTeen birth rate (births per 1,000 females 15–19), 2012Girls ages 10–17 who are overweight or obese (parental report), 2011–12Girls ages 6–17 in households where someone has a problem with alcohol (parental report), 2011–12Girls ages 6–17 who exercised less that four days during the past week (parental report), 2011–12
Economic Well-BeingGirls ages 5–17 in poverty, 2012Girls ages 5–17 in single-parent families, 2012Girls ages 5–17 without health insurance, 2012Girls ages 16–19 who are disconnected from work and school, 2012
EducationGirls ages 3–4 not enrolled in preschool, 2012Girls ages 16–19 who are high school dropouts, 2012Girls in 4th grade below proficient in reading, 2011Girls in 8th grade below proficient in math, 2011Women ages 18–24 not enrolled in college or graduate school, 2012
Emotional healthGirls ages 6–17 who need treatment for an emotional/behavioral/developmental issue (parental report), 2011–12Girls ages 6–17 who don’t feel safe at school (parental report), 2011–12Girls ages 6–17 who have experienced violence in their neighborhood (parental report), 2011–12Girls ages 6–17 who bully or are cruel to others (parental report), 2011–12
Extracurricular and Out-of-School ActivitiesGirls ages 6–17 not participating in one or more organized activites outside of school (parental report), 2011–12Girls ages 6–17 who are not engaged in school activities (parental report), 2011–12Girls ages 12–17 not involved in community or volunteer work (parental report), 2011–12Girls ages 6–17 whowho watch television three or more hours per day (parental report), 2011–12Girls ages 6–17 who use electronic devices three or more hours per day (parental report), 2011–12Girls ages 6–17 who don’t attend weekly religious services (parental report), 2011–12Note: Data are from the U.S. Census Bureau 2012 American Community Survey Public Use Microdata Samples, U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2011–12 National Survey of Children’s Health and U.S. Department of Education, Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics, 2011 National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP).
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Table 2: State Rankings of Girls’ Well-Being, 2011–12
Overall Index Physical Health and Safety Ranking
Economic Well- Being Ranking
Educational Outcomes Ranking
Emotional Health Ranking
Extracurric-ular and Out-of-School Activities Ranking
Alabama 30 33 34 42 21 26Alaska 39 37 35 45 29 41Arizona 47 48 46 47 35 47Arkansas 41 41 40 39 45 36California 29 31 32 30 37 12Colorado 18 14 24 16 10 25Connecticut 6 12 8 4 11 16Delaware 31 34 19 22 46 44Florida 35 13 42 25 33 48Georgia 42 38 45 37 38 39Hawaii 27 16 22 38 36 24Idaho 26 35 23 33 28 13Illinois 20 23 17 19 40 3Indiana 36 44 29 31 44 29Iowa 15 22 2 21 13 17Kansas 14 17 16 17 8 10Kentucky 37 45 37 27 39 35Louisiana 45 43 44 46 43 45Maine 11 4 14 13 17 9Maryland 19 26 13 6 22 32Massachusetts 4 21 7 1 15 20Michigan 28 36 27 28 19 31Minnesota 7 3 4 9 9 8Mississippi 50 50 50 44 50 46Missouri 22 20 33 34 6 11Montana 32 27 39 43 24 28Nebraska 12 8 6 18 32 6Nevada 49 25 48 50 31 50
Overall Index Physical Health and Safety Ranking
Economic Well- Being Ranking
Educational Outcomes Ranking
Emotional Health Ranking
Extracurric-ular and Out-of-School Activities Ranking
New Hampshire 1 6 3 2 7 19New Jersey 9 10 9 3 14 30New Mexico 48 47 49 49 26 33New York 21 19 26 10 27 22North Carolina 34 24 36 23 47 42North Dakota 2 15 1 7 2 7Ohio 33 28 30 26 41 38Oklahoma 46 49 41 48 42 37Oregon 23 29 31 24 5 27Pennsylvania 13 11 25 11 12 5Rhode Island 25 30 21 15 18 43South Carolina 38 46 47 40 30 15South Dakota 3 7 10 20 1 1Tennessee 43 40 38 41 49 40Texas 40 42 43 36 34 34Utah 10 9 11 32 3 2Vermont 5 2 5 5 25 4Virginia 8 5 12 8 4 14Washington 24 32 20 29 16 21West Virginia 44 39 28 35 48 49Wisconsin 16 1 15 14 20 23Wyoming 17 18 18 12 23 18District of Columbia
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n.r. = not ranked.Source: Population Reference Bureau.
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About the Girl Scout Research InstituteThe Girl Scout Research Institute (www.girlscouts.org/research), formed in 2000, is a vital extension of Girl Scouts of the USA’s commitment to addressing the complex and ever-changing needs of girls. Composed of a dedicated staff and advisors who are experts in child development, academia, government, business, and the not-for-profit sector, the institute conducts original research, evaluation, and outcomes-measurement studies; releases critical facts and findings; and provides resources essential for the advancement of well-being and safety of girls living in today’s world. The GSRI also informs program, public policy, and advocacy for Girl Scouting.
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