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Download full textGonzales, Juan L., Jr. – 1996
This paper focuses on sociological and demographic characteristics of Hispanics, particularly Mexican Americans, Puerto Ricans, and Cubans living in the United States. Sections are organized around data tables and figures (based primarily on 1990 census data), with explanatory text, and cover minority populations in the United States, Latino…
Descriptors: Cubans, Demography, Educational Attainment, Elementary Secondary Education
Biemiller, Lawrence – Chronicle of Higher Education, 1985
The combined Scholastic Aptitude Test scores of Black high school seniors rose by seven points between 1982-83 and 1983-84, according to figures released by the College Board. Among racial and ethnic groups, only Asian-Americans posted a larger increase--eight points. (MLW)
Descriptors: American Indians, Aptitude Tests, Asian Americans, Black Students
Berry-Caban, Cristobal S. – 1982
Data pertaining to Puerto Rican and Mexican American prospective engineering students, obtained from a 1978 survey conducted by the Minority Engineering Education Effort, are analyzed. Of the total population of 2,423 respondents, 426 were Mexican American and 122 were Puerto Rican. The study population was identified as interested in attending a…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aptitude, Academic Aspiration, Career Choice
