HLM Highlights:
The Casey Foundation's 2018 Kids Count Data Book looks at child well-being in the United States. Specific factors that are exmanined include family stability and economic well-being, health, education and various community factors.
- Texas Ranked 43rd overall, and 41st in Health
- 22% of children live in poverty
- 53% of children and teens are not exercising regularly
- 25.6% of children are food insecure
Other Texas Stats:
- 71% of fourth graders are not proficient in reading
- 67% of eighth graders are not proficient in math
Read the full report and examine the Texas specific data here: http://www.aecf.org/resources/2018-kids-count-data-book/#state-rankings