Statistics on School Uniforms

When you study statistics on school uniforms, it leads to some interesting information. Not all schools expect their students to wear standardized clothing, but this step does seem to lead to some positive results.

More kids in school uniforms

Public schools in the U.S. generally don't require their students to wear uniforms. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, in the 2005-1006 school year, 14 percent of public schools had a policy requiring students to wear a uniform at school. This is an increase of two percent over figures for the 1999-2000 school year. In 2005-2006, just over half (55 percent) of schools had a dress code in place; in 1999-2000, the percentage of schools with a dress code was 47 percent.

According to Educationbug.org, the 10 cities that have the most students wearing uniforms are:

• Los Angeles/Long Beach, CA
• New York, NY
• Houston, TX
• Philadelphia, PA
• Dallas/Fort Worth, TX
• Washington, D.C.
• New Orleans, LA
• Detroit, MI
• Jacksonville, FL
• Atlanta, GA

When it comes to uniforms for public school students in the United States, some cities have a number of schools that require attendees to wear one.

Psychology Today reported that when schools in Long Beach adopted a policy of making uniforms mandatory, the crime rate in the district dropped by 91 percent. In addition, the following results were noted:

• Suspensions were down by 90 percent.
• Sex crimes were reduced by 96 percent.
• Vandalism dropped by 69 percent.

Experts concluded that when students were required to wear a uniform, they felt connected to the school community. When students feel that they belong, they may be less likely to act out in an antisocial manner.

Students in the UK wear uniforms when they go to school. The required clothing varies from school to school. School administrators vary in how much the policy is enforced.

In recent years, uniform rules have been relaxed to allow students to wear sweatshirts, T-shirts and polo shirts as part of their school attire. Not only does this make for a more stylish look for pupils, but it helps to keep costs down. This is an advantage to lower-income families, since wearing a school uniform is a requirement.

Statistics on school uniforms from Israel indicate that approximately 1,400 schools in that country have a policy requiring students to wear uniforms. The uniform is made up of a shirt with the school logo on it. This is a very simple interpretation of a school uniform.

T-shirts are worn in the warmer months, and sweaters or hoodies are worn in the winter. The shirts are available in a number of colors, which give students the chance to express themselves to a certain extent, while still wearing a uniform. Costs are kept down so that families are able to afford to buy uniforms for students.

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