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1 out of 7 EL's are chronically absent in school compared to 1 of 6 non-EL's. 

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1 out of 7 EL's are chronically absent in school compared to 1 of 6 non-EL's. 

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Also, only 14% of students that are not promoted (only about 2% are retained) to the next grade level are EL's.

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The percentage of EL graduates that enroll in college immediately after high school is decreasing (as well as the % who are persistently enrolled after two years)

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The percentage of EL graduates that enroll in college immediately after high school is decreasing (as well as the % who are persistently enrolled after two years)

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Only 12% of Hispanic ELs scored as "proficient"  on National Assessment of Educational Achievement compared to over 30% Hispanic Non-ELs

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Only 12% of Hispanic ELs scored as "proficient"  on National Assessment of Educational Achievement compared to over 30% Hispanic Non-ELs

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There is an uneven distribution of EL students across school districts

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There is an uneven distribution of EL students across school districts

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English Learners are more likely to drop out of school than Native English Speakers in Massachusetts. 

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English Learners are more likely to drop out of school than Native English Speakers in Massachusetts. 

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New York had the lowest EL graduation rate across the nation in the 2019-2020 school year. 

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New York had the lowest EL graduation rate across the nation in the 2019-2020 school year. 

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Texas, California, and New Mexico Have the Highest Percentage of EL students in the United States. 

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Texas, California, and New Mexico Have the Highest Percentage of EL students in the United States. 

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In New York, the Graduation Rate of ELs is 39%, while the overall graduation rate is 83%

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In New York, the Graduation Rate of ELs is 39%, while the overall graduation rate is 83%

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About 3/5 of ELs enrolled in an AP class take the AP exam, compared to 3/4 of the total population

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About 3/5 of ELs enrolled in an AP class take the AP exam, compared to 3/4 of the total population

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ELs in high schools are more than twice as likely to be chronically absent from school.

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School districts where ELs comprised a high proportion of enrollment accounted for 46 percent of ELs in the country but only 15 percent of all students overall.

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Besides Spanish, Other Common EL First Languages Include Arabic, Nepali, Somali, and Haitian Creole

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Besides Spanish, Other Common EL First Languages Include Arabic, Nepali, Somali, and Haitian Creole

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ELs are More Likely to be Homeless, Title I, or Migrant Students

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ELs are More Likely to be Homeless, Title I, or Migrant Students

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Only 8% of Jr/Sr ELs in Massachusetts are Enrolled in At Least One AP/IB Class, Compared to 39% of All Jrs/Srs

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Only 8% of Jr/Sr ELs in Massachusetts are Enrolled in At Least One AP/IB Class, Compared to 39% of All Jrs/Srs

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ELs in Massachusetts are Much More Likely to Experience Lower Passing Rates, Enroll in Fewer AP Classes, and Earn Lower Scores on Standardized Tests

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ELs in Massachusetts are Much More Likely to Experience Lower Passing Rates, Enroll in Fewer AP Classes, and Earn Lower Scores on Standardized Tests

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ELs are Significantly More Likely to be Assigned to Inexperienced or Inappropriately Licensed Teachers

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ELs are Significantly More Likely to be Assigned to Inexperienced or Inappropriately Licensed Teachers

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While Spanish is by Far the Most Common First Language of ELs, Many States Need Support for High Percentages Non-Spanish Language Speakers

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While Spanish is by Far the Most Common First Language of ELs, Many States Need Support for High Percentages Non-Spanish Language Speakers