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Compared to Distribution

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Compared to Target

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Compared to a Single Value

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Trend

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Compared to Prior Value

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red chart bars Significantly worse than the overall value

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Adult Literacy At or Below Level 1

This indicator measures adult literacy below 226 points on the International Assessment of Adult Competencies. Adults at this level can be considered at risk for difficulties using or comprehending print material. Adults at the upper end of this level can read short texts, in print or online, and understand the meaning well enough to perform simple tasks, such as filling out a short form, but drawing inferences or combining multiple sources of text may be too difficult. Adults who are below Level 1 may only be able to understand very basic vocabulary or find very specific information on a familiar topic. Some adults below Level 1 may struggle even to do this and may be functionally illiterate.

Why is this important?

Effective literacy skills are crucial for the realization of an individual's potential, and open the doors to more educational and employment opportunities, as well as more informed health decisions.
 
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Parish: East Baton Rouge

23.4%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, PIAAC
Measurement period: 2017
Maintained by: Louisiana Public Health Institute/Baton Rouge Public Library
Last update: March 2021
Compared to See the Legend
Compared to LA Parishes, East Baton Rouge has a value of 23.4% which is in the best 50% of parishes. Parishes in the best 50% have a value lower than 30.5% while parishes in the worst 25% have a value higher than 33.0%.
LA Parishes
Compared to the LA Value (27.1%), East Baton Rouge has a value of 23.4% which is lower and better.
LA Value
(27.1%)
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Filed under: Education / Literacy, Education / Educational Attainment, Social Determinants of Health, Adults

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