Standardized Test Scores

See Also: Rand California Database (click on "Databases")

Dataquest

http://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/

The DataQuest helps find groups of schools and districts based on selected criteria  including the Academic Performance Index (API) for all California schools.

 

Demographics- U. S.

Census 2000 data

Reports will be released in phases.  Check often for new updates to currently available Census 2000 information.

 

Statistical Abstract of the United States

Available in Print:  REF HA202 (latest edition at the Ref Desk)

Available on the Internet: Statistical Abstract of the U.S.

This is a primary source for U.S. statistical information for a variety of different topics including health, business, birth rates, housing and more.

 

County and City Data Books

This site is maintained by the University of Virginia.   It allows you to select specific data regarding cities and counties all over the US and generate custom tables.  This site takes its data from the Census so the most recent information available is 1994 until they add 2000 Census data.  One of the easiest ways to get all the statistics about LA County you need!

 

A Statistical Portrait of the United States : Social Conditions and Trends

Available in Print: REF HA214 .S84 1998

Title includes: Population characteristics,Living arrangements, Education, Health, Labor force and job characteristics, Income, wealth, poverty, Leisure, volunteerism, and religiosity and more.

 

Statistical Handbook on Adolescents in America

Available in Print: REF HQ796 .S8237 1996

This book compiles data on children from just about everywhere.  You will find data on television viewing, education, smoking and more.

Statistical Handbook on Racial Groups in the United States

Available in Print: REF E184.A1 H417 2000

 

Demographics- California

California Statistical Abstract

Available in print: REF HA261 .C3

Available on the Internet: California Statistical Abstract

The statistical abstract of California provides basic demographic and statistical information about California at the county and city level including: employment, registered voters, housing, welfare, deaths by age and sex, top 10 causes of death and more!

 

California State University - Statistical Information

From this site you can access the CSU Statistical Abstract which provides comprehensive statistics on student characteristics, academic and support programs, access, retention and graduation.

 

California Community College Statistics

This is a great site recommended by one of your fellow ed psy students! It provides data for the entire community college system in California.

 

Re-Discovering Long Beach

Available in print: REF HA730.L6 R424 1997

Excellent book for finding out statistical information specifically dealing with the city of Long Beach.

 

RAND California Database (CSULB Authentication Required!)

Just Click on the option for Databases! You will then have the choice of finding statistics about Health and Socioeconomic, Population and Demographics, Government Finance, Education , the Census and Community. Includes API index and test scores for compiled at the county, district or individual school level.

 

Finding Statistics in Articles

Newspapers: Proquest (CSULB Authentication Required)

This database allows you to search for articles that specifically provide statistics.  From the main screen click on the "Guided" Search tab.  From the next screen you will be able to select "Article Type"- select the "statistics" option.  You will then find articles that give you statistics about your topic if any are available. This is also a good place to look for specific surveys of ethnic groups that have previously been lumped together e.g. asians.

 

Factiva (CSULB Authentication Required)

This database allows you to search for articles by adding in terms that would indicate statistics e.g. survey- rates- average- percentage, etc.  Be creative and use synonyms and plurals!

Other links for statistics