Mentor Research Indicators. 95% of Educators Believe Students Benefit From Having A Mentor 82% of Educators Believe Mentoring Improves Academic Outcomes 83% of Educators Believe Mentoring Helps Students Learn Skills That Support Success Students Are 55% Less Likely To Skip School Students Are 78% More Likely To Volunteer in Their Communities Students Are 130% More Likely To Hold Leadership Positions At-Risk Youth Who Have A College Mentor Are 55% More Likely To Enroll In College