Details about the indicator value changes are available in the table below.
| Service Area | Old Value | Correct Value | State Value | Benchmark Direction Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baltimore | 1833.98 | 2414.26 | 641.05 | FALSE |
| Georgia | 576.62 | 591.09 | 512.74 | FALSE |
| Northern VA | 343.65 | 300.93 | 314.45 | TRUE |
| Suburban MD | 383.41 | 463.24 | 641.05 | FALSE |
New estimates for the 2014-2015 school year were acquired from the California Department of Education (replacing estimates from the 2013-14 school year). Additionally, indicator breakouts now display trends in graduation rates between 2011-12 and 2014-15. Affected indicators:
Social & Economic Factors
A data inconsistency error was identified and corrected. The error was present only in the “Preliminary Health Needs Identification Tool” for the race/ethnicity disparity EXCEL data export. Specifically, the data in the “Native American/Alaskan Native Alone” and “Asian Alone” columns in the Tab2_RaceEthnicDisparities sheet were affected.
The error was caused by a typo in a database control table that identifies the Asian population (“AIAN” for American Indian and Alaskan Native vs. ”ASIAN” for Asian). For 7 indicators, data for the Native American population was filled into the Asian column in the disparity EXCEL sheet. For 11 additional indicators, no Asian population data was reported when it was available. A complete list of the affected indicators and the issue for each is provided below.
Note: this issue did not affect indicators where race is further distinguished by Hispanic origin.
The online report, PDF download, Microsoft Word download, and EXCEL export for other sheets and reports were all unaffected.
Indicators Reporting Values for Native American as Asian
Indicators with Missing Values for Asian Population
New data are available for 2016 (replacing data for 2015). Time series data are updated to include 2004 through 2016. Data by gender (male/female) are also available for this indicator.
New data on the availability of providers that specialize in addiction or substance abuse treatment have been added to the reporting platform. Addiction or substance abuse providers include MDs, DOs, and other credentialed professionals specializing in substance abuse treatment, rehabilitation, addiction medicine, or providing methadone. Reporting elements include the total number and rate of providers in the reporting area, as well as a list of individual providers and their contact information.
New 5-year mortality rates for 2012-2016 are now available (replacing data for 2011-2015). Affected indicators:
Health Outcomes
New data are available for 2016 (replacing data for 2015). Time series data are updated to include 2004 through 2016. Data by gender (male/female) are also available for this indicator.
New data on the availability of providers that specialize in mental health have been added to the reporting platform. Mental health providers include licensed clinical social workers and other credentialed professionals specializing in psychiatry, psychology, counselling, or child, adolescent, or adult mental health. Reporting elements include the total number and rate of providers in the reporting area, as well as a list of individual providers and their contact information.
New maps and data now available for High School Graduation Rate indicator. New estimates for the 2015-2016 school year were acquired from the US Department of Education (ED).
New data on the number and percentage of residential and commercial vacancies has been added to the reporting platform.