Exploring the Education Profile and Pipeline for Puerto Ricans and Hispanics in Central Florida

1. Exploring the Education Profile and Pipeline for Puerto Ricans and Hispanics in Central Florida Hispanic Summit June 28-29, 2007 Anthony De Jesús Daniel W. Vasquez

2. Total Population Change by RaceCentral Florida & State of Florida, 1990 and 2000 Source: 1990 & 2000 US Census data (SF-3 release).

3. Educational Attainment by RaceState of Florida, 1990 & 2000 Associates degree High school graduate (includes equivalency and other) Graduate and professional degree Bachelor’s degree 1990 2000 Source: 1990 & 2000 US Census data (SF-3 release).

4. Educational Attainment by RaceCentral Florida, 1990 & 2000 Associates degree High school graduate (includes equivalency and other) Graduate and professional degree Bachelor’s degree 1990 2000 Source: 1990 & 2000 US Census data (SF-3 release).

5. Hispanic Educational Attainment by National OriginCentral Florida, 2000 Source: 2000 Census, SF-4 release Universe: Population, age 25+

6. Associates Degree Attainment by Hispanic National Origin Relative to Regional AverageCentral Florida, 2000 5% (241) 4% 3.6% 3% (7,573) 2% 1.5% (12,562) 1% (622) 0.3% Associates degree attainment relative to Central Florida average for total population, aged 25+ 0.1% Mexican Cuban Dominican 7.9% 0% (85,293) Hispanic Puerto Rican Colombian Venezuelan -1% -0.8% -1.1% (433) (940) -2% -3% -4% Legend: -5% -4.6% X.X% relative to the Central Florida regional average (531) (# of Population, age 25+,with Associates degree) -6% Source: 2000 Census, SF-4 release Universe: Population, age 25+

7. Post-Secondary Education Attainment by Hispanic National Origin Relative to Regional AverageCentral Florida, 2000 Hispanic Puerto Rican Mexican Cuban Colombian Dominican Venezuelan 6% 4.7% 3.6% 3.6% 4% 2.1% 1.9% 1.7% 2% 1.5% 0.8% 0.3% 0.2% 0.1% 0% -0.6% -0.8% -0.9% -1.1% -2% Post-secondary educational attainment relative to Central Florida average for total population, aged 25+ -2.3% -3.2% -4% -3.4% -3.7% -4.2% -4.5% -4.5% -4.6% -4.9% -6% -5.4% -8% -10% -9.4% -9.4% -10.3% -12% Some college, no degree Associate degree Bachelor's degree Graduate or professional degree Source: 2000 Census, SF-4 release Universe: Population, age 25+

8. Hispanic Student EnrollmentTop 10 US Metropolitan Areas, 2002 Source: Department of Education, NCES CCD Data.

9. Hispanic Student EnrollmentState of Florida, 1992-2004 Top 10 Fastest Growing States, Hispanic Student Enrollment Hispanic Student Enrollment, State of Florida, 1992-2004 606,003 US average = 4.5% Change in Percent, 1992-2004 Percent of Total Student Enrollment Top 10 States, Hispanic Student Enrollment in 2004 US average = 10.7% 264,044 Latino Share of total Student Enrollment Source: Department of Education, NCES CCD Data.

10. Hispanic Student EnrollmentTop 10 FL School Districts, 2004 Source: Department of Education, NCES CCD Data.

11. Hispanic HS Diploma RecipientsTop 10 FL School Districts, 2002 Source: Department of Education, NCES CCD Data.

12. Hispanic Students in SchoolsTop 50 Central Florida Schools, 2002 Source: Department of Education, NCES CCD Data. Author’s calculations.

13. 2000 Education Pipeline by RaceCentral Florida Region, School Enrollment, Percent of Population Aged 3+ Preschool Kindergarten Grades 9 to 12 Grades 1 to 8 College (Undergrad + Grad. / Prof.) Population Age 3+, enrolled in school White: Black: Native American: Asian: Hispanic: Source: 2000 US Census data (SF-3 release). State of Florida: Central Florida Region:

14. 2000 Hispanic Education Pipeline by National OriginCentral Florida Region, School Enrollment, Percent of Population Aged 3+ Preschool Kindergarten Grades 5 to 8 Undergraduate Grades 1 to 4 Grades 9 to 12 Graduate / Professional Total Population Total Hispanic Population Puerto Rican Mexican Cuban Source: 2000 US Census data (SF-4 release). State of Florida: Central Florida Region:

15. Hispanic ESL and Free/Reduced Lunch StatusPercent of Total and Hispanic Enrollment in Central Florida, 2005 Total PK-12 enrollment in Central Florida: 560,853 ESL Non-Hispanic • 42,367 students, or 34% of Hispanic enrollment* • 437,469 PK-12 enrollment, 78 percent Hispanic Free/Reduced Lunch • 83,914 students, or 68% of Hispanic enrollment* • 123,384 PK-12 enrollment, 22 percent Note: * Numbers do no equal 100 percent due to overlapping categories of data: some Hispanic ESL students receive free or reduced lunches; conversely, some Hispanic students who receive free or reduced lunches are also enrolled in ESL. Source: State of Florida, Department of Education.

16. Hispanic Students in Central Florida Region by CountyNumber & Percent of Total, 2005 Total Hispanic PK-12 enrollment in Central Florida: 123,384 Seminole; 11,407; 9% Brevard; 5,302; 4% Volusia; 8,892; 7% Orange; 51,595; 43% Osceola; 23,708; 19% Lake; 5,488; 4% Polk; 16,992; 14% Source: State of Florida, Department of Education.

17. Hispanic Post-Secondary Enrollment in Central Florida, 2005 Total Public University Enrollment = 120,718 Total Private University Enrollment = 10,412 Hispanic (13%) • University of Central Florida (4,928 Hispanic students) • Valencia Community College (6,529 Hispanic students) • Seminole Community College (1,505 Hispanic students) Hispanic (14%) • Florida Metropolitan University – South Orlando (21.4%) • FloridaMetropolitan University – North Orlando (18%) • University of Phoenix – Central Florida (13.9%) Non-Hispanic (87%) Non-Hispanic (86%)

18. Hispanic FCAT Results in Central Florida, 2005Percent of Hispanic Students Meeting Minimum (Level 3) Score FL average (all students): 65 FL average (Hispanics): 58 FL average (all students): 34 FL average (Hispanics): 25 Source: State of Florida, Department of Education.

19. Hispanic FCAT Scores and Hispanic Median IncomeCentral Florida School Districts, 2005 Brevard Seminole Orange Osceola Hispanic FCAT scores – 10th grade Math Lake “There is a positive and statistically significant relationship between Hispanic student performance in Central Florida and median household income for all seven school districts and counties.” Volusia Polk Hispanic Median Household Income

20. Hispanic FCAT Scores and Hispanic Median IncomeCentral Florida School Districts, 2005 Seminole Brevard Orange Hispanic FCAT scores – 10th grade Reading Volusia Osceola “There is a positive and statistically significant relationship between Hispanic student performance in Central Florida and median household income for all seven school districts and counties.” Lake Polk Hispanic Median Household Income

21. Probability of Dropping Out by RaceCentral Florida Region, 2002 For students in the 7th grade; likelihood of dropping out before the 12th grade • 1 in 6 students likely to drop out • 1 in 5 Hispanic students likely to drop out • 1 in 8 white students likely to drop out • 1 in 5 black students likely to drop out • Nearly 1 in 11 Asian-American students likely to drop out • 1 in 9 Native-American students likely to drop out Source: Department of Education, NCES CCD Data. Author’s calculations.

22. Grade Level-Specific Drop-Out Rates by RaceCentral Florida Region, 2002 Total Student Population Hispanic White Percent Native American Black Asian-American Percent Source: Department of Education, NCES CCD Data. Author’s calculations.

23. Post-Secondary Graduation Rates by Race in Central Florida, 2005

24. Orange County SAT Scores by Race/Ethnicity 2006 Source: OCPS 2005-2006 SAT Results, August 29, 2006