BPI Neighborhood Survey Descriptive Results

Boston Promise Initiative Neighborhood Survey

Initial Descriptive Results

SECTION 1: CHILDREN 0-5

8. How many children who live in this home are age 5 or under?

Number Percentage NONE 139 49% 1 102 36% 2 31 11% 3 5 2% 4 4 1% 5 4 1% MORE THAN 5 1 <1%

N = 286 Note: Only respondents with at least one child 18 or younger answered this question.

IF MORE THAN ONE CHILD WAS AGE 5 AND UNDER, WE SAID: Since you have more than one child under age 5, we’ll need to select one to focus on for this part of the survey. So, of the children age 5 and under, who had the most recent birthday?

THEN WE ASKED: 9. Would you mind telling me the child’s name to make it easier to ask the questions in the next section? 10. How old is [pipe in child’s name]?

Number Percentage YOUNGER THAN 1 13 9% 1 13 9% 2 28 19% 3 29 20% 4 32 22% 5 29 20%

N = 144 Note: Only respondents with children 5 or younger answered this question.

11. Is there a place that [pipe in child’s name] USUALLY goes when [he/she] is sick or you need advice about [his/her] health?

Number Percentage YES 145 99% NO 1 <1% THERE IS MORE THAN ONE PLACE 1 <1%

N = 147 Note: Only respondents with children 5 or younger answered this question. 12. What kind of place is it? Is it a ... OR IF MORE THAN ONE PLACE What kind of place does [pipe in child’s name] go to most often?

Number Percentage DOCTOR’S OFFICE 58 40% HOSPITAL EMERGENCY ROOM 7 5% HOSPITAL OUTPATIENT DEPARTMENT 23 16% CLINIC OR HEALTH CENTER 58 40% RETAIL STORE CLINIC OR MINUTE CLINIC 0 0% SCHOOL (NURSE, ATHLETIC TRAINER, ETC.) 0 0% FRIEND/RELATIVE 0 0% DOES NOT GO TO ONE PLACE MOST OFTEN 1 1% DON’T KNOW 0 0% SOME OTHER PLACE 0 0%

N = 147 Note: Only respondents with children 5 or younger answered this question. 13. Do you have one or more persons you think of as [pipe in child’s name]’s personal doctor or nurse?

Number Percentage YES, ONE PERSON 82 57% YES, MORE THAN ONE PERSON 22 15% NO 41 28%


14. Does anyone else beside you or another parent/guardian take care of [pipe in child’s name] for at least 10 hours per week?

Number Percentage YES 94 64% NO 54 37%

N = 148 Note: Only respondents with children 5 or younger answered this question. 15. Is [pipe in child’s name] now regularly attending a child care center more than 10 hours per week?


N = 97 Note: Only respondents with children 5 or younger answered this question. The percentage is of those who answered yes to the previous question, whose children have some type of child care for at least 10 hours/week. 16. Is [pipe in child’s name] currently receiving care from a relative or nonrelative other than a parent on a regular basis more than 10 hours per week?

Number Percentage YES 56 57 NO 42 43

N = 98 Note: Only respondents with children 5 or younger answered this question. The percentage is of those who answered yes to the previous question, whose children have some type of child care for at least 10 hours/week. 17. How many children are usually cared for together, in the same group at the same time, by this provider, counting [pipe in child’s name]?

Ranged from 1 to 15 83% said 3 or fewer Note: Only respondents with children 5 or younger answered this question.

18. In a typical week, how often do you or any other family members read books to [pipe in child’s name]? Would you say:

Number Percentage NOT AT ALL 11 7% ONCE OR TWICE 25 17% 3-6 TIMES 44 30% EVERY DAY 69 46%



19. Now, I’d like to talk about children who are age 6 to 13. How many children who live in this home are age 6 to 13?

Number Percentage NONE 151 53% 1 92 32% 2 32 11% 3 7 3% 4 1 <1% 5 1 <1% MORE THAN 5 1 <1%


IF MORE THAN ONE CHILD WAS AGE 6-13, WE SAID:: Since you have more than one child age 6-13, we’ll need to select one to focus on for this part of the survey. So, of the children age 6-13, who had the most recent birthday?

THEN WE ASKED 20. Would you mind telling me the child’s name to make it easier to ask the questions in the next section?

21. How old is [pipe in child’s name]?

Number Percentage 6 14 10% 7 14 10% 8 11 8% 9 12 9% 10 24 18% 11 18 13% 12 18 13% 13 23 17%

N = 134 Note: Only respondents with children 6-13 answered this question.

22. Which school does [pipe in child’s name] currently attend?

Number Percentage BOSTON DAY AND EVENING ACADEMY 0 0% BURKE HIGH SCHOOL 0 0% DEARBORN 6 – 12 STEM/EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY 4 3% DUDLEY STREET NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER 2 2% FREDERICK PILOT MIDDLE SCHOOL 3 2% HAYNES EARLY EDUCATION CENTER 0 0% KING K-8 SCHOOL 7 5% KIPP ACADEMY BOSTON 1 1% MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 3 2% ORCHARD GARDENS K-8 SCHOOL 9 7% ROXBURY PREP – DORCHESTER CAMPUS 3 2% ST. PATRICK SCHOOL 2 2% WINTHROP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 6 4% NONE OF THE ABOVE 96 71%


23. Is [pipe in child’s name] in:

Number Percentage KINDERGARTEN 7 5% 1ST GRADE 17 13% 2ND GRADE 12 9% 3RD GRADE 17 13% 4TH GRADE 18 13% 5TH GRADE 22 16% 6TH GRADE 16 12% 7TH GRADE 16 12% 8TH GRADE 10 7%

N = 135 Note: Only respondents with children 6-13 answered this question. 24. In a typical week, how often do you or any other family members read books to [pipe in child’s name]? Would you say:

Number Percentage NOT AT ALL 47 35% ONCE OR TWICE 13 10% 3-6 TIMES 25 18% EVERY DAY 51 38%

N = 136 Note: Only respondents with children 6-13 answered this question. 25. In the past week, how often did [pipe in child’s name] read to [himself/herself] or to others outside of school? Would you say:

Number Percentage NEVER 3 2% ONCE OR TWICE A WEEK 10 8% THREE TO SIX TIMES A WEEK 21 16% EVERY DAY 96 74%


26. During the past 7 days, on how many days was [pipe in child’s name] physically active for a total of at least 60 minutes per day? (Think about any time spent in any kind of physical activity that increased their heart rate and made [him/her] breathe hard some of the time.)

Number Percentage 0 DAYS 6 5% 1 DAY 6 5% 2 DAYS 6 5% 3 DAYS 15 11% 4 DAYS 11 8% 5 DAYS 19 14% 6 DAYS 3 2% 7 DAYS 67 50%

N = 133 Note: Only respondents with children 6-13 answered this question. 27. During the past 7 days, how many times did [pipe in child’s name] eat fruit? (Please don't count fruit juice.)

Number Percentage [CHILD] DID NOT EAT FRUIT DURING THE PAST 7 DAYS 3 2% 1 TO 3 TIMES DURING THE PAST 7 DAYS 22 17% 4 TO 6 TIMES DURING THE PAST 7 DAYS 34 26% 1 TIME PER DAY 25 19% 2 TIMES PER DAY 15 13% 3 TIMES PER DAY 8 6% 4 OR MORE TIMES PER DAY 24 18%


28. During the past 7 days, how many times did [pipe in child’s name] eat vegetables?

Number Percentage [CHILD] DID NOT EAT VEGETABLES DURING THE PAST 7 DAYS 7 5% 1 TO 3 TIMES DURING THE PAST 7 DAYS 38 30% 4 TO 6 TIMES DURING THE PAST 7 DAYS 25 19% 1 TIME PER DAY 26 20% 2 TIMES PER DAY 8 6% 3 TIMES PER DAY 7 5% 4 OR MORE TIMES PER DAY 18 14%



29. How many children who live in this home are age 14-18?

Number Percentage NONE 186 65% 1 79 28% 2 19 7% 3 2 1% 4 0 0% 5 0 0% MORE THAN 5 0 0%


IF MORE THAN ONE CHILD WAS AGE 14-18, WE SAID: Since you have more than one child age 14-18, we’ll need to select one to focus on for this part of the survey. So, of the children age 14-18, who had the most recent birthday?

THEN WE ASKED: 30. Would you mind telling me the child’s name to make it easier to ask the questions in the next section?

31. How old is [pipe in child’s name]?

Number Percentage 14 14 14% 15 22 22% 16 33 33% 17 18 18% 18 14 14%


32. Which school does [pipe in child’s name] currently attend?

Number Percentage BOSTON DAY AND EVENING ACADEMY 0 0% BURKE HIGH SCHOOL 10 10% DEARBORN 6 – 12 STEM/EARLY COLLEGE ACADEMY 4 4% DUDLEY STREET NEIGHBORHOOD CHARTER 0 0% FREDERICK PILOT MIDDLE SCHOOL 3 3% HAYNES EARLY EDUCATION CENTER 0 0% KING K-8 SCHOOL 1 1% KIPP ACADEMY BOSTON 0 0% MASON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 0 0% ORCHARD GARDENS K-8 SCHOOL 0 0% ROXBURY PREP – DORCHESTER CAMPUS 0 0% ST. PATRICK SCHOOL 2 2% WINTHROP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 0 0% NONE OF THE ABOVE 82 80%

N = 102 Note: Only respondents with children 14-18 answered this question. 33. Is [pipe in child’s name] in:

Number Percentage

9TH GRADE 25 28% 10TH GRADE 34 38% 11TH GRADE 18 20% 12TH GRADE 13 14%


34. In the first semester or term of this school year, how often have you and/or your spouse/partner provided advice or information about the following to your high school student?

NEVER SOMETIMES OFTEN Selecting courses or programs at school 25% 34% 41% Plans and preparation for college entrance exams such as ACT, SAT, or ASVAB

24% 34% 42%

Applying to college or other schools after high school 21% 26% 54% Specific jobs your high school student might apply for after completing or leaving high school

21% 32% 47%

N = 97-100 Note: Only respondents with children 14-18 answered this question.

35. During the past 7 days, on how many days was [pipe in child’s name] physically active for a total of at least 60 minutes per day? (Think about any time spent in any kind of physical activity that increased their heart rate and made [him/her] breathe hard some of the time.)

Number Percentage 0 DAYS 6 7% 1 DAY 6 7% 2 DAYS 4 4% 3 DAYS 9 10% 4 DAYS 9 10% 5 DAYS 12 13% 6 DAYS 4 4% 7 DAYS 43 46%


36. During the past 7 days, how many times did [pipe in child’s name] eat fruit? (Please don't count fruit juice.)

Number Percentage [CHILD] DID NOT EAT FRUIT DURING THE PAST 7 DAYS 3 3% 1 TO 3 TIMES DURING THE PAST 7 DAYS 21 22% 4 TO 6 TIMES DURING THE PAST 7 DAYS 20 21% 1 TIME PER DAY 20 21% 2 TIMES PER DAY 8 8% 3 TIMES PER DAY 8 8% 4 OR MORE TIMES PER DAY 15 16%


37. During the past 7 days, how many times did [pipe in child’s name] eat vegetables?

Number Percentage [CHILD] DID NOT EAT VEGETABLES DURING THE PAST 7 DAYS 6 6% 1 TO 3 TIMES DURING THE PAST 7 DAYS 23 24% 4 TO 6 TIMES DURING THE PAST 7 DAYS 18 19% 1 TIME PER DAY 29 30% 2 TIMES PER DAY 8 8% 3 TIMES PER DAY 4 4% 4 OR MORE TIMES PER DAY 9 9%

N = 97 Note: Only respondents with children 14-18 answered this question. 38. During a typical week, do your children have access to the internet at home or school in the following ways:

YES NO Through a home computer (i.e., desktop or laptop) that has slow or dialup internet access

23% 77%

Through a home computer (i.e., desktop or laptop) that has fast internet access (e.g., DSL, Broadband, or cable)

68% 32%

Through a Wi-Fi or 3G/4G mobile device 77% 23% Through a digital reader or tablet (e.g., iPad or Kindle) 66% 34% Through a music or video device (e.g., MP3 player, iPod or iPod Touch) 49% 51% Through a handheld game (e.g., GameBoy, Nintendo DS) 40% 60% Through a video gaming system (e.g., Xbox, Playstation, Wii) 59% 41% Another way 25% 75%

N = 253-272 Note: Only respondents with children 6-13 or 14-18 answered this question.

SECTION 4: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

43. How would you describe your level of community involvement?

Number Percentage NOT VERY INVOLVED 170 37% SOMEWHAT INVOLVED 105 23% MODERATELY INVOLVED 114 25% VERY INVOLVED 76 16%

N = 464

44. In the past 30 days, have you or your family used any one of the following types of places in this neighborhood (surrounding Grove Hall, Dudley Square, Uphams Corner, Blue Hill Ave, Dudley St):

YES Grocery Store 95% Drug Store 90% Bank 81% Restaurant 66% Health Center 57% Church, Temple, Synagogue, Mosque or Other Religious Service 51% Library 49% Community Center 42% Fitness Center/Gym 40% What about the Salvation Army Kroc Center? 34% Nonprofit Organization 31%

N = 413-462

SECTION 5: LIVABLE COMMUNITY

45. I am going to read some statements about this neighborhood and for each one, please tell me if you strongly agree, agree, disagree or strongly disagree.

STRONGLY DISAGREE

DISAGREE AGREE STRONGLY

AGREE People around here are willing to help their neighbors.

4% 28% 50% 18%

This is a close-knit neighborhood. 3% 34% 45% 18% People in this neighborhood can be trusted.

9% 45% 34% 12%

People in this neighborhood generally do not get along with each other.

6% 54% 31% 10%

People in this neighborhood do not share the same values.

5% 39% 43% 14%

Parents in this neighborhood know their children’s friends.

3% 33% 47% 18%

Adults in this neighborhood know who the local children are.

3% 26% 51% 20%

There are adults in this neighborhood that children can look up to.

4% 27% 49% 20%

Parents in this neighborhood generally know each other.

2% 24% 57% 17%

You can count on adults in this neighborhood to watch out to see that children are safe and do not get into trouble.

4% 30% 48% 18%

This neighborhood is a safe place to raise a child.

9% 38% 39% 14%

N = 446-463

46. People who choose to move out of their neighborhood may have a number of reasons. For each of the following reasons, please tell me if it is a reason why you or your family might want to move from this neighborhood.

YES NO First, is helping someone in the family get a job a reason you (or your family) might want to move from this neighborhood?

51% 49%

How about getting away from crime? 77% 23% To get away from drugs? 77% 23% To get better schools for your children? 80% 20% For better rent/housing costs? 77% 23% To be in a safer neighborhood? 79% 21% To be somewhere with less ethnic/racial tension? 43% 57% To have better stores and other facilities nearby? 65% 35% For better environmental quality (better air quality, land quality) 70% 30%

N = 436-455

SECTION 6: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

47. In a typical month, how difficult is it for you to cover your expenses and pay all your bills?

Number Percentage NOT AT ALL DIFFICULT 93 20% SOMEWHAT DIFFICULT 232 50% VERY DIFFICULT 125 27% DON’T KNOW 11 2%

N = 461 48. Have you set aside emergency or rainy day funds that would cover your expenses for 3 months, in case of sickness, job loss, economic downturn, or other emergencies?


N = 412

49. Is this house or apartment:

Number Percentage OWNED BY YOU OR SOMEONE IN THIS HOUSEHOLD? 103 23% RENTED? 353 77%

N = 456 50. How much of your income would you say that you pay towards rent/mortgage?

Number Percentage LESS THAN 25% 56 14% 25-30% 126 31% 30-35% 90 22% 35-40% 72 18% 45-50% 31 8% MORE THAN 50% 36 9%

N = 411 51. How long have you lived at your current address?

Number Percentage LESS THAN 1 YEAR 55 12% 1-3 YEARS 138 30% 4-6 YEARS 109 24% 7-9 YEARS 44 10% 10+ YEARS 116 25%

N = 462

SECTION 7: PHYSICAL HEALTH

52. Now I have a question about your health. Would you say your health in general is excellent, very good, good, fair or poor?

Number Percentage POOR 12 3% FAIR 57 12% GOOD 138 30% VERY GOOD 141 30% EXCELLENT 118 25%

N = 466

SECTION 8: FAMILY FUNCTIONING

53. On a scale from 1-7, with 1 as ‘strongly disagree’ and 7 as ‘strongly agree,’ please rate how much you agree with the following statements. 1 - 2 3 4 5 6 7 - STRONGLY

DISAGREE

STRONGLY AGREE

I have relationships with people who provide me with support when I need it.

8% 2% 2% 6% 16% 7% 59%

I know who to contact in the community when I need help.

15% 5% 5% 9% 13% 11% 41%

I have confidence in my ability to parent and take care of my children.

4% 0% 1% 3% 2% 6% 84%

When I am worried about my child I have someone to talk to.

5% 1% 2% 3% 5% 6% 80%

I know how to meet my family’s needs with the money and resources I have.

4% 2% 2% 4% 8% 12% 69%

I can stand up for what my family and children need.

3% 2% 1% 2% 4% 8% 79%

I make choices about family schedules and activities that reduce family stress.

4% 2% 3% 3% 10% 12% 66%

N = 408-460

SECTION 9: DSNI

54. Now, we have a few questions about “DSNI” or “Dudley Street Neighborhood Initiative.” Prior to me stopping by today, had you ever heard of DSNI?


N = 464

55. Are you currently involved with DSNI (or participating in a DSNI program)?


N = 262 Note: The percentage is of those who answered yes to the previous question, were aware of DSNI. 56. In general, what is your impression of the reputation of DSNI in this neighborhood? Would you say…

Number Percentage GENERALLY POSITIVE? OR 217 85% GENERALLY NEGATIVE? 6 2% NEITHER POSITIVE NOR NEGATIVE, OR SOME OF BOTH 33 13%

N = 256 Note: The percentage is of those who were aware of DSNI.

SECTION 10: DEMOGRAPHICS

57. INDICATE RESPONDENT'S GENDER

Number Percentage MALE 138 30% FEMALE 327 70%

N = 465

58. We already asked about children. We'd also like to know the ages of the adults living in your home. Are there any people currently living in your home, including yourself, who are 19-24?

Number Percentage NO 315 69% YES; HOW MANY?: (ranged from 1-6) 145 32%

N = 460

59. Are there any people currently living in your home, including yourself, who are age 25 or older?

Number Percentage NO 60 13% YES; HOW MANY?: (ranged from 1-12) 395 87%

N = 455 60. How many of the 19-24 year-olds living in the house ...

Percentage

GRADUATED FROM HIGH SCHOOL?: 75% ENTERED A 2- OR 4-YEAR COLLEGE?: 49% ARE ON TRACK TO GRADUATE FROM A 2- OR 4-YEAR COLLEGE?: 35% HAVE ALREADY GRADUATED FROM A 2- OR 4-YEAR COLLEGE?: 13%

Note: Only respondents with at least one person 19-24 currently living in the home answered this question.

61. What race or ethnicity do you primarily identify as? [READ RESPONSE OPTIONS ONLY IF NECESSARY. Would you say…]

Number Percentage BLACK OR AFRICAN AMERICAN 244 53% LATINO 106 23% CAPE VERDEAN 91 20% WHITE 23 5% AMERICAN INDIAN OR ALASKA NATIVE 4 1% ASIAN 4 1% NATIVE HAWAIIAN OR OTHER PACIFIC ISLANDER 2 <1% SOME OTHER RACE 22 5%

N = 465 Note: Respondents could indicate more than one. 62. Are all of the other adults and children living in this home of your same race or ethnicity?


N = 426 63. Do you speak a language other than English at home?

Number Percentage NO 242 53% YES 214 47%

N = 456 64. What is the highest grade in school that you have completed?

Number Percentage 8TH GRADE OR LESS 26 6% SOME HIGH SCHOOL BUT DID NOT FINISH 12TH GRADE 54 13% HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE OR GED OR ALTERNATIVE CREDENTIAL

148 36%

SOME COLLEGE BUT NO DEGREE 78 19% VOCATIONAL CERTIFICATE OR TWO-YEAR ASSOCIATE’S DEGREE 42 10% FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE DEGREE 49 12% GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL DEGREE AFTER COLLEGE 17 4%

N = 414

65. Which of the following best describes your current employment or work status?

Number Percentage SELF EMPLOYED 23 6% WORK FULL-TIME FOR AN EMPLOYER 181 46% WORK PART-TIME FOR AN EMPLOYER 62 16% HOMEMAKER 17 4% FULL-TIME STUDENT 8 2% PERMANENTLY SICK, DISABLED, OR UNABLE TO WORK 37 9% UNEMPLOYED OR TEMPORARILY LAID OFF 69 18% RETIRED 33 7%

N = 430 66. Which of the following best describes your spouse/partner’s current employment or work status?

Number Percentage SELF EMPLOYED 18 9% WORK FULL-TIME FOR AN EMPLOYER 112 59% WORK PART-TIME FOR AN EMPLOYER 39 20% HOMEMAKER 3 2% FULL-TIME STUDENT 1 1% PERMANENTLY SICK, DISABLED, OR UNABLE TO WORK 7 4% UNEMPLOYED OR TEMPORARILY LAID OFF 10 5% RETIRED 12 3%

N = 202 Note: 224 respondents selected “not applicable.” 67. What is your household’s approximate annual income, including wages, tips, investment income, public assistance, income from retirement plans, etc.? Would you say it is…

Number Percentage LESS THAN $15,000 83 22% AT LEAST $15,000 BUT LESS THAN $25,000 119 32% AT LEAST $25,000 BUT LESS THAN $35,000 61 16% AT LEAST $35,000 BUT LESS THAN $50,000 52 14% AT LEAST $50,000 BUT LESS THAN $75,000 31 8% AT LEAST $75,000 BUT LESS THAN $100,000 13 4% $100,000 OR MORE 16 4%

N = 375

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