Statistical information such as rates, percentages and other quantitative data can be found within library article databases, government reports and publications, reports of "think tanks" and policy/research groups as well as google. Here's a useful research guide from Princeton University: Education Data and Statistics.
Using Google?
To find statistics kept by our government (local, state, federal), add the term: site:.gov to your search. For example:
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Next, use Tools (below the magnifying glass) to limit your search by date of publication. Select "Custom Range" for the dates you are interested in:
The Statistical Abstract of the United States: This website compiles data from the U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Bureau of Economic Analysis, and many other Federal agencies and private organizations from 1878-2012.
Canada College students have access to Statista database (Log in as you would to Canvas).
College of San Mateo students can access:
Statistical information on California. Includes population & demographics; health & health care; business & economics; crimes, prisons, & courts; labor force, employment & earnings; energy; environment, resources & weather; K-12 & higher education; income, expenditure, wealth, & poverty; social insurance & human services; transportation & travel; and federal, state, & local government information.
Statistical Abstract of the United States [ProQuest] 
Summary of US social, political and economic statistics taken from Federal agencies and private organizations.
Statistical Insight [ProQuest]
Summary of US social, political and economic statistics taken from Federal agencies and private organizations.
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