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How will this affect diversity?
According to current BVSD statistics there is a generally
even distribution of cultural and special needs diversity
across the entire district. The proposed split would not
adversely impact this diversity within each district, nor
would it change current programs.
As the table below details, the two proposed districts
are very similar:
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New
Districts |
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Current BVSD |
BVSD East |
BVSD West |
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28,490
|
14,528
|
13,962 |
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2,448
9% |
1,003
7% |
1,445
10% |
Free or Reduced Lunch |
4,805
17% |
2,351
16% |
2,454
18% |
SPED |
2,821
10% |
1,389
10% |
1,432
10% |
504 |
371
1.3% |
189
1.3% |
182
1.3% |
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American Indian |
190
0.7% |
101
0.7% |
89
0.6% |
African American |
439
2% |
224
2% |
215
2% |
Caucasian |
21,829
77% |
11,175
77% |
10,654
76% |
Asian |
1,877
7% |
970
7% |
907
6% |
Hispanic |
4,155
15% |
2,058
14% |
2,097
15% |
Source: 2007-2008 BVSD Special Programs Summary
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Economic status
The proposed West District has a slightly higher proportion
of students on free or reduced lunch.
Special needs
The proposed West District has a slightly higher proportion
of students with special education needs, and a significantly
higher proportion of ELL students.
Ethnicity
The proportion of Caucasians in each of the new districts is
virtually identical. Among the non-Caucasian populations, the
proposed East District has a slightly higher proportion of Asians
and American Indians, while West has a slightly higher proportion
of Hispanics and African Americans.
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