Results

The Evidence is Clear: Jumpstart Works!

For more than two decades, we’ve continuously measured our impact on the children we serve and the members who served them. Our innovative techniques, partnerships, research and evaluation practices, and vast national network of supporters across the country all contribute to our success.

Jumpstart Children

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Children Served Last Year

Results from a recent comparison study found that Jumpstart children make 1.5x greater gains in important literacy skills, as compared to those who don’t receive the Jumpstart program.

Percentage of children who made language and literacy gains as measured by a teacher observation tool.
Percentage of Jumpstart children who displayed average, above average, superior, or very superior scores as measured by a direct assessment at the end of the year.

[1] Lee & Burkham, 2002: Lee, V. E. & Burkam, D. T. (2002). Inequality at the starting gate: Social background differences in achievement as children begin school. Washington, DC: Economic Policy Institute.
[2] http://www.aecf.org/resources/double-jeopardy/

In low-income neighborhoods, children start kindergarten
60% BEHIND
their peers from more affluent communities.1

When children start behind they tend to stay behind; a child not reading at grade level by the end of 3rd grade is

3x MORE LIKELY
to drop out of high school.2

Jumpstart Members

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Corps Members
Satisfied with their involvement in Jumpstart
Likely to pursue a career or advanced degree in an area relevant to their Jumpstart service
First generation college students
Changed majors because of Jumpstart

Jumpstart Reach

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Colleges/Universities & Community Partners
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States (including DC) Implementing the Jumpstart Program
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Alumni
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Read for the Record Readers

Want to learn more about our impact? Contact a member of our Research & Evaluation team at childdata@jstart.org

Together, we can help all children build the key language and literacy skills they need to take on the world.

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