Students who were bullied in the last month by age group and race in Vermont
Definitions: Percent of students identifying as either a racial ethnic minority or as white non-Hispanic who report being bullied during the past 30 days.
Data Source:
Vermont Youth Risk Behavior Survey
(YRBS)
Footnotes:
The Vermont Youth Risk Behavior Survey is a biennial, voluntary survey of students attending middle and high
schools in Vermont. The survey seeks to monitor trends in student
health and risk behaviors. The indicators as a whole reflect a broad
definition of youth well-being. Not only do the indicators monitor
behaviors associated with negative health and psychological outcomes,
but they also measure "developmental assets" - internal resources and
skills, as well as community, school, and other institutional supports.
These assets foster the development of thriving young adults.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Prior to 2011, the survey was completed by students in
grades 8-12. In 2011, the survey split into a high school survey
(students in grades 9-12) and a middle school survey (students in grades
6-8).
2011 results for Caledonia and Essex Counties were combined due to sample size. In these counties combined, 16% of students in grades 9 to 12 who identified as a racial or ethnic minority reported being bullied in the past 30 days, compared to 20% of white non-Hispanic students. 33% of students in grades 6 to 8 who identified as a racial or ethnic minority reported being bullied in the past 30 days, compared to 32% of white non-Hispanic students
2011 results for Franklin and Grand Isle Counties were combined due to sample size. In these counties combined, 31% of students in grades 9 to 12 who identified as a racial or ethnic minority reported being bullied in the past 30 days, compared to 21% of white non-Hispanic students. In grades 6 to 8, students in both groups reported being bullied in the past 30 days at a rate of 29%.