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Results
2016 School Quality and Perceptions Survey of Students, Parents/Guardians and School-Based Staff Members: Gainesboro Elementary School
March 7 - April 1, 2016
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Awareness of School Improvement Plan
Are you aware that the school has a school improvement plan?
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5%
95%
63%
37%
51%
49%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
No
Yes
Students (N=68) Parents/Guardians (N=106) School Staff (N=56)
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Overall Quality: Comparison by Respondent Type
How would you rate the overall quality of the school?
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16%
57%
25%
18%
43%
38%
7%
51%
41%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Poor
Fair
Good
Excellent
Students (N=68) Parents/Guardians (N=100) School Staff (N=56)
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Dimension Scores: Comparison by Respondent Type
Answer Options: Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree, Don't Know
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82%
83%
73%
93%
86%
74%
76%
72%
81%
76%
81%
81%
71%
84%
80%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Safety and Behavior
Family Involvement
School Leadership
Student Support
Academic Support
Percentage Strongly Agree or Agree
Students (N=68) Parents/Guardians (N=105) School Staff (N=56)
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Academic Support: Comparison by Respondent Type
Below are statements about academic support at the school. As you respond, please think about your experiences this school year. Answer Options: Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree, Don't Know
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80%
94%
95%
73%
80%
80%
74%
93%
88%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
This school’s learning standards and expectations are clearly explained to students.
Teachers set high expectations for all students.
This school has high learning standards for all students.
Percentage Strongly Agree or Agree
Students (N=67) Parents/Guardians (N=106) School Staff (N=55)
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Academic Support: Comparison by Respondent Type (Continued)
Below are statements about academic support at the school. As you respond, please think about your experiences this school year. Answer Options: Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree, Don't Know
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75%
84%
86%
86%
62%
79%
78%
75%
78%
86%
77%
65%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Teachers successfully show students how lessons relate to lifeoutside of school.
Teachers give helpful feedback about student work.
Teachers give timely feedback about student work.
Students are challenged by their schoolwork.
Percentage Strongly Agree or Agree
Students (N=67) Parents/Guardians (N=106) School Staff (N=55)
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Student Support: Comparison by Respondent Type
Below are statements about student support at the school. As you respond, please think about your experiences this school year. Answer Options: Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree, Don't Know
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80%
87%
98%
100%
100%
70%
78%
80%
87%
90%
85%
82%
78%
82%
93%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Students receive the support they need for academic and careerplanning.
This school offers students a variety of activities and courses.
Students at this school are treated fairly regardless of theirdifferences, such as culture, race, disability, or gender.
There is a teacher, counselor or other staff member to whom astudent can go for help with a personal problem.
There is a teacher, counselor or other staff member to whom astudent can go for help with a school problem.
Percentage Strongly Agree or Agree
Students (N=68) Parents/Guardians (N=105) School Staff (N=56)
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Areas of Perceived Unfair Treatment
In which area(s) do you think students at the school are treated unfairly? (Please select all that apply)
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Only participants who responded Disagree or Strongly Disagree to the statement “Students at this school are treated fairly regardless of their differences, such as culture, race, disability, or gender” were shown this question. The sum of percentages may exceed 100% because participants could select more than one response option.
Response Students (N=7)
Parents/Guardians (N=9)
School Staff (N=0)
Race 14% 22% 0%
Color 14% 11% 0%
National Origin 0% 11% 0%
Age 14% 44% 0%
Religion 0% 0% 0%
Political Affiliation 29% 0% 0%
Sex 29% 56% 0%
Disabilities 100% 56% 0%
Veteran Status 0% 0% 0%
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School Leadership: Comparison by Respondent Type
Below are statements about school leadership at the school. As you respond, please think about your experiences this school year. Answer Options: Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree, Don't Know
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73%
71%
68%
79%
73%
68%
74%
67%
74%
76%
79%
62%
65%
78%
71%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
School-based administrators (principals and assistant principals)are responsive when I have a concern.
School-based administrators (principals and assistant principals)are courteous when I have a concern.
School-based administrators (principals and assistant principals)are available when I have a concern.
School-based administrators (principals and assistant principals)clearly communicate the school mission and vision.
School-based administrators (principals and assistant principals)make decisions that are in the best interests of students.
Percentage Strongly Agree or Agree
Students (N=68) Parents/Guardians (N=106) School Staff (N=56)
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Family Involvement: Comparison by Respondent Type
Below are statements about family involvement at the school. As you respond, please think about your experiences this school year. Answer Options: Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree, Don't Know
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49%
84%
91%
87%
95%
95%
54%
68%
87%
77%
88%
82%
62%
82%
82%
78%
91%
91%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
This school uses family input to improve instruction.
This school respects and values input provided by families.
Staff members and families treat each other with respect.
This school encourages families to volunteer.
Families are encouraged to attend school-sponsored activities,such as Back-to-School Night and parent conferences.
Families are informed about school-sponsored activities, such asafter-school programs and student performances.
Percentage Strongly Agree or Agree
Students (N=68) Parents/Guardians (N=102) School Staff (N=55)
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Safety and Behavior: Comparison by Respondent Type
Below are statements about safety and behavior at the school. As you respond, please think about your experiences this school year. Answer Options: Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree, Don't Know
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95%
89%
98%
86%
79%
77%
84%
85%
88%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
This school is safe.
All students are aware of the safety and security procedures.
All school staff members are aware of the safety and securityprocedures.
Percentage Strongly Agree or Agree
Students (N=68) Parents/Guardians (N=107) School Staff (N=56)
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Safety and Behavior: Comparison by Respondent Type (Continued)
Below are statements about safety and behavior at the school. As you respond, please think about your experiences this school year. Answer Options: Strongly Agree, Agree, Disagree, Strongly Disagree, Don't Know
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77%
89%
73%
52%
65%
60%
80%
68%
81%
75%
81%
71%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Bullying is not tolerated.
Staff members are responsive when students report bullying.
Staff members and students treat each other with respect.
Discipline is enforced fairly.
Percentage Strongly Agree or Agree
Students (N=68) Parents/Guardians (N=107) School Staff (N=56)
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Highest Ranking Indicators: Students
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Students
Survey Item Percentage
Strongly Agree or Agree (%)
School Climate Topic
Teachers set high expectations for all students. 93% Academic Support
There is a teacher, counselor or other staff member to whom a student can go for help with a school problem.
93% Student Support
Families are informed about school-sponsored activities, such as after-school programs and student performances.
91% Family Involvement
Families are encouraged to attend school-sponsored activities, such as Back-to-School Night and parent conferences.
91% Family Involvement
This school has high learning standards for all students. 88% Academic Support
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Lowest Ranking Indicators: Students
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Students
Survey Item
Percentage Strongly
Disagree or Disagree (%)
School Climate Topic
Students are challenged by their schoolwork. 25% Academic Support
School-based administrators (principals and assistant principals) make decisions that are in the best interests of students.
21% School Leadership
School-based administrators (principals and assistant principals) are available when I have a concern.
19% School Leadership
School-based administrators (principals and assistant principals) are courteous when I have a concern.
19% School Leadership
Staff members and students treat each other with respect. 16% Safety and Behavior
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Highest Ranking Indicators: Parents/Guardians
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Parents/Guardians
Survey Item Percentage
Strongly Agree or Agree (%)
School Climate Topic
There is a teacher, counselor or other staff member to whom a student can go for help with a school problem.
90% Student Support
Families are encouraged to attend school-sponsored activities, such as Back-to-School Night and parent conferences.
88% Family Involvement
There is a teacher, counselor or other staff member to whom a student can go for help with a personal problem.
87% Student Support
Staff members and families treat each other with respect. 87% Family Involvement
This school is safe. 86% Safety and Behavior
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Lowest Ranking Indicators: Parents/Guardians
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Parents/Guardians
Survey Item
Percentage Strongly
Disagree or Disagree (%)
School Climate Topic
This school uses family input to improve instruction. 26% Family Involvement
Staff members are responsive when students report bullying. 23% Safety and Behavior
Students are challenged by their schoolwork. 22% Academic Support
School-based administrators (principals and assistant principals) clearly communicate the school mission and vision.
21% School Leadership
Discipline is enforced fairly. 21% Safety and Behavior
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Highest Ranking Indicators: School Staff
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School Staff
Survey Item Percentage
Strongly Agree or Agree (%)
School Climate Topic
There is a teacher, counselor or other staff member to whom a student can go for help with a school problem.
100% Student Support
There is a teacher, counselor or other staff member to whom a student can go for help with a personal problem.
100% Student Support
Students at this school are treated fairly regardless of their differences, such as culture, race, disability, or gender.
98% Student Support
All school staff members are aware of the safety and security procedures. 98% Safety and Behavior
This school has high learning standards for all students. 95% Academic Support
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Lowest Ranking Indicators: School Staff
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School Staff
Survey Item
Percentage Strongly
Disagree or Disagree (%)
School Climate Topic
Discipline is enforced fairly. 41% Safety and Behavior
School-based administrators (principals and assistant principals) are available when I have a concern.
30% School Leadership
This school uses family input to improve instruction. 29% Family Involvement
School-based administrators (principals and assistant principals) are courteous when I have a concern.
27% School Leadership
School-based administrators (principals and assistant principals) make decisions that are in the best interests of students.
25% School Leadership
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Communication Preference
How would you like the school to communicate with you?
19 The sum of percentages may exceed 100% because participants could select more than one response option.
8%
15%
13%
30%
94%
8%
16%
60%
29%
44%
92%
9%
12%
57%
24%
40%
45%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Other (Please specify)
Website
Telephone
In-Person Meeting
Students (N=66) Parents/Guardians (N=103) School Staff (N=53)
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Typical Communication
How do you typically communicate with the school?
20 The sum of percentages may exceed 100% because participants could select more than one response option.
26%
45%
91%
74%
7%
42%
70%
7%
56%
10%
47%
40%
0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%
Other (Please specify)
Telephone
In-Person Meeting
Students (N=66) Parents/Guardians (N=99) School Staff (N=53)