By the numbers Kids on, off track

75: Percentage of children ages 12-17 who were academically “on track” in 2003

6: Percentage increase since 1994

25: Percentage of kids 12-17 who were in gifted classes or did advanced work in 2003

14: Percentage of boys 12-17 who were expelled or suspended at least once in 2003

8: Percentage of girls who were expelled or suspended

Source: U.S. Census