Demographic: 6th (Grade)

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Population

No data was found for 6th (Grade) in the category Population

Alcohol Consumption

Students Reporting Any Use of Alcohol in the Past 30 Days 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Minnesota 1,509 3% 3,993 9% 2,559 6% 2,068 5% 1,818 4%
East Central 219 4% 639 11% 392 7% 275 6% 249 5%
Metro 669 3% 1,787 8% 1,194 5% 1,045 4% 874 3%
Non-Metro 840 3% 2,206 10% 1,365 7% 1,023 5% 944 5%
Northwest 87 4% 200 10% 117 7% 77 6% 101 6%
Northeast 103 3% 273 10% 150 6% 126 6% 115 5%
Southeast 98 2% 351 8% 247 6% 194 5% 164 4%
Southwest 222 4% 475 9% 316 7% 218 5% 188 4%
West Central 111 3% 268 9% 143 6% 133 5% 127 5%

About the Indicator: Alcohol is the most frequently used drug nationally and statewide and is associated with a number of adverse health consequences1.  Reported use of alcohol in the past 30 days is a common measure of recent alcohol use. In Minnesota, it is illegal for a person under age 21 to consume alcohol.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

In 2007, reported past-30 day alcohol use among 12th graders was higher in Minnesota than the national average (rate ratio = 1.08:1.00).  State rates are from the Minnesota Student Survey (MSS); national rates are from Monitoring the Future (MTF).  For more national comparisons, click here State Epi Profile.

1 Dawson DA, Grant BF, Li T-K.  “Quantifying the risks associated with exceeding recommended drinking limits.” Alcohol Clinical Experimental Research. 2005;29:902-908.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

Students Reporting That They First Had More than a Few Sips of Alcohol at Age 13 or Younger 2007
Number Percent
Minnesota 7,788 17%
East Central 1,083 20%
Metro 3,847 15%
Non-Metro 3,941 19%
Northwest 399 24%
Northeast 428 20%
Southeast 699 15%
Southwest 805 19%
West Central 527 19%

About the Indicator: N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

Average Age at Which Students Reported First Drinking More than a Few Sips of Alcohol 2007
Male Female
Minnesota 10 10
East Central 10 10
Metro 10 10
Non-Metro 10 10
Northwest 10 10
Northeast 11 10
Southeast 10 10
Southwest 11 10
West Central 10 10

About the Indicator: These data are valuable for planning and reporting purposes.  Some grantees are required to report age of first use as one their GPRA measures.  In addition, prevention planners may use data about age of first use as one factor in determining when to initiate prevention programs, policies, and practices.  In Minnesota, it is illegal for a person under age 21 to consume alcohol.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

Alcohol Consequences

No data was found for 6th (Grade) in the category Alcohol Consequences

Alcohol Risk & Protective Factors

Students Reporting that they Believe People Put themselves at Great or Moderate Risk of Harm by Frequently Binge Drinking 2007
Number Percent
Minnesota 37,739 83%
East Central 4,412 83%
Metro 20,833 85%
Non-Metro 16,906 82%
Northwest 1,315 78%
Northeast 1,794 82%
Southeast 3,702 83%
Southwest 3,397 81%
West Central 2,286 83%

About the Indicator: Students were asked specifically how much they thought people risked harming themselves physically or in other ways if they have 5 or more drinks of alcohol once or twice per week.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

Students Reporting that they Believe their Close Friends Would Disapprove or Greatly Disapprove if they Frequently Binge Drink 2007
Number Percent
Minnesota 42,091 93%
East Central 4,980 93%
Metro 22,916 93%
Non-Metro 19,175 93%
Northwest 1,542 92%
Northeast 2,026 93%
Southeast 4,172 94%
Southwest 3,900 93%
West Central 2,555 93%

About the Indicator: Students were asked specifically how they thought their close friends would feel if they had 5 or more drinks of alcohol once or twice per week.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

Tobacco Consumption

Students Reporting Smoking a Cigarette on One or More Days within the Past 30 Days 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Minnesota 2,131 4% 2,062 4% 1,738 4% 1,354 3% 824 2%
East Central 304 5% 257 4% 227 4% 144 3% 99 2%
Metro 984 4% 623 2% 869 3% 660 3% 403 2%
Non-Metro 1,147 4% 1,439 6% 869 4% 694 3% 421 2%
Northwest 126 5% 240 11% 96 5% 75 5% 53 3%
Northeast 144 4% 109 4% 121 5% 115 5% 76 3%
Southeast 153 3% 157 3% 166 4% 131 3% 67 1%
Southwest 262 4% 309 5% 179 4% 142 3% 79 2%
West Central 158 5% 367 12% 80 3% 87 3% 47 2%

About the Indicator: Reported tobacco use within the past 30 days (“30-day use”) is a frequent measure of current use, especially among youth.  Youth tobacco use is presented here using 30-day use of cigarettes.  In Minnesota, no person under 18 may possess, use, purchase or attempt to purchase tobacco products or tobacco-related devices (Minn. Stat. § 609.685).   N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

In 2007, reported past 30 day tobacco use (smoking cigarettes) among 12th graders was higher in Minnesota than the national average (rate ratio = 1.20:1.00).  State rates are from the Minnesota Student Survey; national rates are from Monitoring the Future (MTF).  For more national comparisons, click here State Epi Profile.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

Students Reporting Smoking Cigarettes on 20 or More Days within the past 30 Days 2001 2004 2007
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Minnesota 372 1% 287 1% 93 0%
East Central 54 1% 22 0% 17 0%
Metro 181 1% 145 1% 39 0%
Non-Metro 191 1% 142 1% 54 0%
Northwest 21 1% 15 1% 7 0%
Northeast 22 1% 32 1% 9 0%
Southeast 40 1% 37 1% 10 0%
Southwest 35 1% 21 0% 8 0%
West Central 19 1% 15 1% 3 0%

About the Indicator: Reported tobacco use within the past 30 days (“30-day use”) is a frequent measure of current use, especially among youth.  Daily use is measured here as reported smoking on 20 days or more within the past 30 days.  In Minnesota, no person under 18 may possess, use, purchase or attempt to purchase tobacco products or tobacco-related devices (Minn. Stat. § 609.685).  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

Students Reporting Use of Chewing Tobacco or Snuff within the Past 30 Days 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Minnesota 748 2% 658 1% 409 1% 289 1% 356 1%
East Central 115 2% 121 2% 40 1% 16 0% 55 1%
Metro 271 1% 303 1% 268 1% 180 1% 159 1%
Non-Metro 477 2% 355 1% 141 1% 109 1% 197 1%
Northwest 56 2% 27 1% 20 1% 11 1% 20 1%
Northeast 70 2% 42 1% 12 0% 25 1% 26 1%
Southeast 57 1% 59 1% 30 1% 33 1% 33 1%
Southwest 127 2% 69 1% 26 1% 12 0% 46 1%
West Central 52 2% 37 1% 13 0% 12 0% 17 1%

About the Indicator: Reported tobacco use within the past 30 days (“30-day use”) is a frequent measure of current use, especially among youth.  Youth tobacco use is presented here using 30-day use of chewing tobacco, snuff or dip.  In Minnesota, no person under 18 may possess, use, purchase or attempt to purchase tobacco products or tobacco-related devices (Minn. Stat. § 609.685).  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

Students Reporting They First Smoked All or Part of a Cigarette at Age 13 or Younger 2007
Number Percent
Minnesota 3,323 7%
East Central 452 8%
Metro 1,567 6%
Non-Metro 1,756 8%
Northwest 211 12%
Northeast 228 10%
Southeast 295 6%
Southwest 338 8%
West Central 232 8%

About the Indicator: N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

Average Age at Which Students First Reported Smoking All or Part of a Cigarette 2007
Male Female
Minnesota 10 10
East Central 10 10
Metro 10 10
Non-Metro 10 10
Northwest 10 10
Northeast 10 11
Southeast 10 10
Southwest 10 10
West Central 10 10

About the Indicator: These data are valuable for planning and reporting purposes.  Some grantees are required to report age of first use as one their GPRA measures.  In addition, prevention planners may use data about age of first use as one factor in determining when to initiate prevention programs, policies, and practices.  In Minnesota, no person under 18 may possess, use, purchase or attempt to purchase tobacco products or tobacco-related devices (Minn. Stat. § 609.685).  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

Students Reporting They First Smoked a Cigar or Used Chewing Tobacco at Age 13 or Younger 2007
Number Percent
Minnesota 1,387 3%
East Central 197 4%
Metro 591 2%
Non-Metro 796 4%
Northwest 92 5%
Northeast 122 5%
Southeast 122 3%
Southwest 171 4%
West Central 92 3%

About the Indicator: N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

Average Age at Which Students Reported First Smoking a Cigar or Using Chewing Tobacco 2007
Male Female
Minnesota 11 11
East Central 11 10
Metro 11 10
Non-Metro 11 10
Northwest 11 10
Northeast 10 10
Southeast 11 10
Southwest 11 10
West Central 11 10

About the Indicator: These data are valuable for planning and reporting purposes.  Some grantees are required to report age of first use as one their GPRA measures.  In addition, prevention planners may use data about age of first use as one factor in determining when to initiate prevention programs, policies, and practices.  In Minnesota, no person under 18 may possess, use, purchase or attempt to purchase tobacco products or tobacco-related devices (Minn. Stat. § 609.685).  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

Tobacco Consequences

No data was found for 6th (Grade) in the category Tobacco Consequences

Tobacco Risk & Protective Factors

Students Reporting that they Believe People Put themselves at Great or Moderate Risk of Harm by Smoking One or More Packs of Cigarettes Per Day 2007
Number Percent
Minnesota 40,141 88%
East Central 4,788 89%
Metro 21,805 88%
Non-Metro 18,336 89%
Northwest 1,475 87%
Northeast 1,950 89%
Southeast 3,984 89%
Southwest 3,674 87%
West Central 2,465 90%

About the Indicator: Students were asked specifically how much they thought people risked harming themselves physically or in other ways if they smoked one or more packs of cigarettes per day.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

Students Reporting that they Believe their Close Friends Would Disapprove or Greatly Disapprove if they Smoke One or More Packs of Cigarettes Per Day 2007
Number Percent
Minnesota 42,547 94%
East Central 5,060 94%
Metro 23,116 94%
Non-Metro 19,431 94%
Northwest 1,574 93%
Northeast 2,052 94%
Southeast 4,231 94%
Southwest 3,936 94%
West Central 2,578 94%

About the Indicator: Students were asked specifically how they thought their close friends would feel if they smoked one or more packs of cigarettes per day.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

Other Drug Consumption

Students Reporting Any Use of Marijuana in the Past 30 Days 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Minnesota 735 2% 1,173 2% 714 2% 593 1% 450 1%
East Central 89 2% 203 3% 80 1% 69 1% 47 1%
Metro 368 2% 547 2% 393 2% 292 1% 247 1%
Non-Metro 367 1% 626 3% 321 2% 301 2% 203 1%
Northwest 48 2% 78 4% 37 2% 43 3% 35 2%
Northeast 40 1% 86 3% 42 2% 50 2% 31 1%
Southeast 45 1% 89 2% 64 1% 64 2% 26 1%
Southwest 98 2% 83 1% 65 1% 41 1% 41 1%
West Central 47 1% 87 3% 33 1% 34 1% 23 1%

About the Indicator: Current marijuana use is often assessed with measures of reported use in the past 30 days (30-day use). Students were asked about their use of marijuana, bud, weed, pot, hashish, hash, or hash oil.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

In 2007, reported past 30 day marijuana use among 12th graders in Minnesota was similar to the national average (rate ratio = 1.01:1.00).  States rates are from the Minnesota Student Survey; national rates are from Monitoring the Future (MTF).  For more national comparisons, click here State Epi Profile.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

Students Reporting Using Marijuana on 3 or More Occasions within the Past 30 Days 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Minnesota 519 1% 680 1% 421 1% 332 1% 205 0%
East Central 71 1% 123 2% 55 1% 38 1% 20 0%
Metro 241 1% 301 1% 228 1% 155 1% 119 0%
Non-Metro 278 1% 379 2% 193 1% 177 1% 86 0%
Northwest 40 2% 56 3% 23 1% 28 2% 19 1%
Northeast 27 1% 52 2% 20 1% 34 1% 16 1%
Southeast 32 1% 51 1% 37 1% 38 1% 7 0%
Southwest 72 1% 47 1% 40 1% 23 1% 17 0%
West Central 36 1% 50 2% 18 1% 16 1% 7 0%

About the Indicator: Current marijuana use is often assessed with measures of reported use in the past 30 days (30-day use).  Students were asked about their use of marijuana, bud, weed, pot, hashish, hash, or hash oil.  Regular use is measured here as reported use on 3 occasions or more within the past 30 days.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

Students Reporting Use of Inhalants within the Past 12 Months 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Minnesota 3,900 8% 2,805 6% 1,584 3% 1,545 4% 1,280 3%
East Central 512 9% 420 7% 214 4% 189 4% 155 3%
Metro 1,880 8% 1,312 5% 779 3% 861 4% 671 3%
Non-Metro 2,020 8% 1,493 6% 805 4% 684 4% 609 3%
Northwest 166 7% 138 6% 66 4% 60 4% 52 3%
Northeast 236 7% 188 6% 105 4% 86 4% 74 3%
Southeast 329 7% 248 6% 168 4% 133 4% 111 2%
Southwest 518 8% 308 5% 181 4% 136 3% 124 3%
West Central 259 8% 191 6% 71 3% 80 3% 93 3%

About the Indicator: Other drug consumption by youth is measured here as the number of students reporting any use of inhalants in the past 12 months.   Students were asked whether they sniffed glue, breathed the contents of aerosol spray cans, or inhaled any other gases or sprays in order to get high.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

In 2007, reported past 12 month use of inhalants among 12th graders was higher in Minnesota than the national average (rate ratio = 1.23:1.00).  States rates are from the Minnesota Student Survey; national rates are from Monitoring the Future (MTF).  For more national comparisons, click here State Epi Profile.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

Students Reporting Use of Someone Else's Prescription Drugs within the Past 12 Months 1995 1998 2001 2004
Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent Number Percent
Minnesota 3,690 8% 1,606 3% 877 2% 725 2%
East Central 515 9% 220 4% 101 2% 101 2%
Metro 1,709 7% 804 3% 478 2% 377 2%
Non-Metro 1,981 8% 802 3% 399 2% 348 2%
Northwest 196 8% 75 4% 35 2% 32 2%
Northeast 212 6% 114 4% 60 3% 52 2%
Southeast 256 6% 137 3% 72 2% 69 2%
Southwest 547 9% 146 3% 94 2% 56 1%
West Central 255 8% 110 4% 37 1% 38 1%

About the Indicator: N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

Students Reporting Use of Any Prescription Drugs Not Prescribed by Their Doctor or that They Took Only to Get High within the Past 12 Months 2007
Number Percent
Minnesota 519 1%
East Central 67 1%
Metro 461 1%
Non-Metro 244 1%
Northwest 27 2%
Northeast 28 1%
Southeast 41 1%
Southwest 48 1%
West Central 33 1%

About the Indicator: N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

Students Reporting they first Smoked Marijuana at Age 13 or Younger 2007
Number Percent
Minnesota 857 2%
East Central 84 2%
Metro 460 2%
Non-Metro 397 2%
Northwest 60 4%
Northeast 68 4%
Southeast 49 1%
Southwest 86 2%
West Central 50 2%

About the Indicator: N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

Average Age at Which Students Reported First Smoking Marijuana 2007
Male Female
Minnesota 11 11
East Central 11 10
Metro 11 11
Non-Metro 11 11
Northwest 10 10
Northeast 11 11
Southeast 11 11
Southwest 11 11
West Central 11 11

About the Indicator: These data are valuable for planning and reporting purposes.  Some grantees are required to report age of first use as one their GPRA measures.  In addition, prevention planners may use data about age of first use as one factor in determining when to initiate prevention programs, policies, and practices.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

Students Reporting they first Used Other Drugs at Age 13 or Younger 2007
Number Percent
Minnesota 1,327 3%
East Central 159 3%
Metro 698 3%
Non-Metro 629 3%
Northwest 68 4%
Northeast 73 3%
Southeast 115 3%
Southwest 132 3%
West Central 82 3%

About the Indicator: N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

Average Age at Which Students Reported First Trying Drugs, Other Than Marijuana 2007
Male Female
Minnesota 11 11
East Central 11 10
Metro 11 10
Non-Metro 11 10
Northwest 10 10
Northeast 11 10
Southeast 11 10
Southwest 11 10
West Central 11 11

About the Indicator: These data are valuable for planning and reporting purposes.  Some grantees are required to report age of first use as one their GPRA measures.  In addition, prevention planners may use data about age of first use as one factor in determining when to initiate prevention programs, policies, and practices.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

Other Drug Consequences

No data was found for 6th (Grade) in the category Other Drug Consequences

Other Drug Risk & Protective Factors

Students Reporting that they Believe People Put themselves at Great or Moderate Risk of Harm by Smoking Marijuana Once or Twice a Week 2007
Number Percent
Minnesota 40,540 90%
East Central 4,841 91%
Metro 21,920 89%
Non-Metro 18,620 90%
Northwest 1,495 88%
Northeast 1,977 91%
Southeast 4,032 90%
Southwest 3,762 90%
West Central 2,513 92%

About the Indicator: Students were asked specifically how much they thought people risked harming themselves physically or in other ways if they smoked marijuana once or twice per week. N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

Students Reporting that they Believe their Close Friends Would Disapprove or Greatly Disapprove if they Smoke Marijuana Once or Twice a Week 2007
Number Percent
Minnesota 42,673 95%
East Central 5,095 96%
Metro 23,136 94%
Non-Metro 19,537 95%
Northwest 1,570 94%
Northeast 2,060 95%
Southeast 4,239 95%
Southwest 3,975 95%
West Central 2,598 95%

About the Indicator: Students were asked specifically how they thought their close friends would feel if they smoked marijuana once or twice a week.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

Students Reporting that they Believe their Close Friends Would Disapprove or Greatly Disapprove if they Used Other Drugs Once or Twice a Week 2007
Number Percent
Minnesota 42,647 95%
East Central 5,080 95%
Metro 23,120 95%
Non-Metro 19,527 95%
Northwest 1,586 95%
Northeast 2,066 95%
Southeast 4,222 95%
Southwest 3,976 95%
West Central 2,597 95%

About the Indicator: Students were asked specifically how they thought their close friends would feel if they used other drugs once or twice a week.  N/A indicates that the data are unavailable or were not collected.

Data Source: Minnesota Student Survey (MSS)

Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Consequences

No data was found for 6th (Grade) in the category Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drug Consequences

Data Sources:

Minnesota Student Survey (MSS) Link

Description: The MSS is a confidential and anonymous self-administered survey given to 6th, 9th and 12th grade students attending Minnesota public, charter and tribal schools. Most schools elect to participate in the survey; in 2004, this included 88% of eligible schools.

Although the data are not presented here, the survey is also administered to area learning centers, juvenile correction facilities and private schools electing to participate.

Sponsored by: Minnesota Department of Education

Geographic Level: State, County, Region

Aggregated data at the state and county level do not reveal disparities that may exist within a given geographic area.

Frequency: Data collected and reported every three years

Characteristics: The results of the MSS are also available at a county level. Data Privacy requirements mandate that data is presented in a manner such that no individual student can be identified through the presentation of the results. As part of the Data Privacy practices, the results are also presented in a manner that no individual school district could be identified through the results. Therefore, for counties that have only one school district, the results are not presented. Results are also withheld for counties in which the minimum number for student participation was not met.

The MSS is a “census” of schools, not a sample. The school districts get their own data. Sixth-graders were not asked all substance use questions. Some school districts do not participate, and student participation within the school district can vary widely. These data are self-reported.