Table 1.
Socio demographic characteristics of school children in Debre markos district, March 2013
| Variable | Category | Frequency(420) | Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age |
7-11 |
194 |
46.2 |
| 12-15 |
226 |
53.8 |
|
| Sex |
Male |
181 |
43.1 |
| Female |
239 |
56.9 |
|
| Residence |
Urban |
345 |
82.1 |
| Rural |
75 |
17.9 |
|
| School by ownership |
Public |
370 |
88.1 |
| Private |
50 |
11.9 |
|
| Grade level |
1-4 |
241 |
57.4 |
| 5-8 |
179 |
42.6 |
|
| Family educational status |
No read and write |
99 |
7.4 |
| Read and write |
155 |
37.3 |
|
| Primary education |
28 |
6.7 |
|
| Secondary education |
49 |
11.7 |
|
| Higher education | 85 | 20.4 |