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Teen Participation in Extracurricular Activities

County: Somerset, MD
Measurement Period: 2021-2022
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This indicator shows the percentage of middle school students who participate in any extracurricular activities at school. Extracurricular activities include the likes of sports, band, drama, clubs, and student government.

Why is this important?

Participating in extracurricular activities has many benefits for adolescent development. Extracurricular activities include the likes of sports, band, drama, clubs, and student government. These activities provide opportunities for adolescents to engage in challenging tasks and learn valuable skills, form close relationships with prosocial peers and non-familial adults, and develop positive identities. Participation in extracurricular activities can lead to improved educational and risky behavior outcomes.
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County: Somerset, MD

45.1%
Source: Maryland Youth Risk Behavior Survey/Youth Tobacco Survey
Measurement period: 2021-2022
Maintained by: Conduent Healthy Communities Institute
Last update: May 2024
Filter(s) for this location: State: Maryland
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Compared to MD Counties, Somerset, MD has a value of 45.1% which is in the worst 25% of counties. Counties in the best 50% have a value higher than 50.9% while counties in the worst 25% have a value lower than 45.8%.
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Compared to the MD Value (51.4%), Somerset, MD has a value of 45.1% which is lower and worse.
MD Value
(51.4%)
Compared to the prior value, Somerset, MD (45.1%) is less and worse than the previously measured value (57.8%).
Prior Value
(57.8%)

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Teen Participation in Extracurricular Activities

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Measurement Period: 2021-2022
Data Source: Maryland Youth Risk Behavior Survey/Youth Tobacco Survey
November 21, 2024www.healthydelmarva.org
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45.1%
46.5%
60.1%

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