Poverty and Education

According to the 2011 U.S. Census Bureau, what income threshold defines the "Poverty Line" for a family of four (2 adults, 2 children under 18)?

• Less than $23,050

• Less than $22,050

• Less than $24,050

• Less than $23,021

How many books were available for every child in low-income communities, as mentioned in the text?

• One book for every 300 children

• One book for every 200 children

• One book for every 400 children

• One book for every 500 children

What is the dropout rate for African American youth, as stated in the document?

• 8%

• 7%

• 9%

• 10%

Children living in poverty are how many times more likely to have developmental delays or learning disabilities than those who don't live in poverty?

• 1.3 times more likely

• 2 times more likely

• 1.5 times more likely

• 2.5 times more likely

By the time they reach the 12th grade, how many years behind grade level are children living in poverty already?

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 4 years

• 5 years

What percentage of students from the bottom quarter of incomes enroll in a 4-year school, and how many of them graduate?

• 40% enroll, less than 50% graduate

• 30% enroll, less than 60% graduate

• 50% enroll, less than 40% graduate

• 45% enroll, less than 50% graduate

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  Has the percentage of children living in low-income and poor families changed over time?

  • A.

• Yes, it increased

• Yes, it decreased

• Yes, it fluctuated

• No, it remained the same

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  Which type of area are children -who live in low-income families- more likely to live in?

• Urban Areas

• Rural Areas