5. Age Appropriate Grade* for Children Served at Counties in Long Island Region - Survey Week 2009
County
Age 7-12 Years
Age 13-17 Years
Served
% in Appropriate Grade*
Served
% in Appropriate Grade*
Long Island Region
371
97%
507
93%
NASSAU
200
95%
247
93%
SUFFOLK
171
99%
260
93%
*Age Appropriate Grade: Children who are aged 7-17 are considered in an appropriate grade when their age minus their grade level is less than or equal to six [(age - grade level) <= 6]. Rates for students receiving Special Education are expected to be lower because some students are considered ungraded.