2017-2018 Comprehensive
Student Assignment Review
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education
Student Assignment Survey ResultsMarch 10, 2016
Comprehensive Student Assignment Review
BACKGROUND
Background
2016 Student Assignment Survey Maximizing academic achievement by every student in every school is the core mission of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education. That’s why every six years it conducts a Comprehensive Student Assignment Review to inform a student assignment plan that helps prepare all students for college and career success. The review process started in February 2015 and is expected to continue throughout the year. On Jan. 29, the Board of Education launched a Student Assignment Survey designed to gain valuable feedback on what’s important to community members when considering their child’s education or public education overall. The survey, which concluded on Feb. 22, is an important part of the student assignment review process. The initial data released on Mar. 10 summarizes overall results for CMS and each Board district. Additional data reviews may be provided at the request of the Board. Results will be used to inform any changes to the district’s student assignment plan, which would take effect no sooner than the 2017-2018 school year. Below are highlights of the communication and community engagement plan to maximize survey participation: Translation
Online in English and Spanish Paper copies also available in English, Spanish, French, Arabic, Vietnamese, Nepali, Burmese and Mandarin
Internal distribution and placement
Survey links on CMS website, all school websites and shared through CMS social media platforms Paper surveys in English and Spanish sent to every CMS school for front office distribution CMS publications (e.g., CMS Insider, CMS Connections, A Note from Ann) Connect 5 messages to CMS families and employees Engaged IB and CTE students to promote survey among peers in their respective schools Survey flyer shared with all CMS parents through Peachjar (electronic flyer distribution system)
External Distribution and Placement
Emailed link and invitation to take the survey sent to: o All individuals invited to State of Our Schools o All CMS registered volunteers o Superintendent’s Interfaith Advisory Council; several houses of worship o Current members of Leadership Development Initiative and alumni
Surveys distributed and completed during several community events o My Brother’s Keeper event (Feb. 11th) and Sunday services (Feb 14th) at Friendship Missionary Baptist
Church o All No Grease barbershops o Tuesday Morning Breakfast (Feb. 8th) o Urban League
Several partners distributed the survey and/or advertised it on their websites and social media platforms
o Charlotte-Mecklenburg Libraries o BELL o Teach for America o University City Partners o PTA Council o Charlotte Community Relations Department o Johnson C. Smith o Latin American Coalition o African-American sororities and fraternities
o Urban League o Leaders in the Asian community o Towns/municipalities outside Charlotte o Generation Nation o Renaissance West o Be Their Dads o YMCA o Open Door (social media site organized by
neighborhoods) Community Outreach via Office of Community Partnerships and Family Engagement
Coordinators used portable computers to support survey participation at: o Walmart (Whitehall Commons South), Compare Foods (South, East), Anderton’s Barber Shop,
Neighborhood Café, No Grease Barbershops, Smith Family Center o CMS shuttle stop locations (week of Feb. 15)
Coordinators presented at school-based events (e.g., McPie Night at McClinton, West Charlotte High School) Conducted special events in collaboration with the Latin American Coalition, MeckEd and Charlotte Housing
Authority
You’re Invited to Participate in the CMS Student Assignment Survey
You’re Invited to Participate in the CMS Student Assignment SurveyWHEN: Jan. 29 – Feb. 22, 2016
WHY: The Board of Education wants to know what’s important to you as you consider your child’s education or public education overall. Survey results will inform any changes to the student assignment plan, which could take effect with the 2017-2018 school year.
WHO: Anyone interested in the success of our public schools.
HOW: The online survey can be taken in English or Spanish. Simply go to www.cms.k12.nc.us and click on the Student Assignment Survey link at the top of the page.
Paper copies will be available at Smith Family Center and every CMS school front office. Individual paper copies in other languages will be made available upon request.
In compliance with federal law, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.
You’re Invited to Participate in the CMS Student Assignment Survey
You’re Invited to Participate in the CMS Student Assignment SurveyWHEN: Jan. 29 – Feb. 22, 2016
WHY: The Board of Education wants to know what’s important to you as you consider your child’s education or public education overall. Survey results will inform any changes to the student assignment plan, which could take effect with the 2017-2018 school year.
WHO: Anyone interested in the success of our public schools.
HOW: The online survey can be taken in English or Spanish. Simply go to www.cms.k12.nc.us and click on the Student Assignment Survey link at the top of the page.
Paper copies will be available at Smith Family Center and every CMS school front office. Individual paper copies in other languages will be made available upon request.
In compliance with federal law, Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools administers all education programs, employment activities and admissions without discrimination against any person on the basis of gender, race, color, religion, national origin, age or disability.
STudEnT aSSIgnMEnT
SurVEY
Comprehensive Student Assignment Review
STUDENT ASSIGNMENT SURVEY
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We want a general sense of your thoughts and perceptions of CMS to help guide district decision-making. Therefore, if you have multiple school-aged children in CMS, please respond with your overall, general sense of the district.
* Required Information
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CMS Community, The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Board of Education is seeking your input to help decide how students in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) are assigned to schools. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey and share your ideas. The survey is designed to gain valuable feedback on what’s important to you as you consider your child’s education or public education overall. Survey results will be used to inform any changes to the district's student assignment plan, which would take effect in the 2017-2018 school year. They will also be shared at a future school board meeting once the survey closes on Feb. 22, 2016. We appreciate the involvement of our entire community in the student assignment conversation. Thank you for your thoughtful feedback as we strive to maximize academic achievement for every student in every school.
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* 1. Please identify your relationship with CMS (check all that apply):
Secondary Student
Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS elementary school
Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS middle school
Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS high school
Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Charter school in Mecklenburg County
Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Private school in Mecklenburg County
Parent/caregiver of a homeschooled student
Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a CMS school
Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a non-CMS school
A community member, not a past, current or anticipated future parent or caregiver of a school-age child
Former CMS parent/caregiver whose child(ren) are out of school
Former CMS parent/caregiver who withdrew my school-age child(ren) out of CMS
CMS employee
* 2. How satisfied are you with your current school assignment(s)? (Select one option) [ Answer this question only if answer to Q#1 is Secondary Student OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS elementary school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS middle school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS high school ]
Not Satisfied At All Moderately Satisfied Very Satisfied Extremely Satisfied
* 3. Which do you prefer with respect to school assignment(s)? (Select one option) [ Answer this question only if answer to Q#1 is Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS elementary school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS middle school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS high school ]
Home school guarantees Magnet school choices Both home school guarantee and magnet
school choices Choice within a zone
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When selecting a school, how important is each of the following factors listed below?[ Answer this question only if answer to Q#1 is Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS elementary school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS middle school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS high school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Charter school in Mecklenburg County OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Private school in Mecklenburg County OR Parent/caregiver of a homeschooled student OR Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a CMS school OR Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a non-CMS school ]
4. Importance
Extremely Important
Very Important
Moderately Important
Not Important
At All
(a) Location/proximity to home (Select one option)
(b) Location/proximity to work (Select one option)
(c) Convenience of schedule (Select one option)
(d) Racial / ethnic diversity of students (Select one option)
(e) Socioeconomic diversity of students (Select one option)
(f) Facilities (Select one option)
(g) Class Size (Select one option)
(h) The method used to teach students (Select one option)
(i) Test Results (Select one option)
(j) School Environment (Select one option)
(k) Friends attend (Select one option)
(l) Staff (Leadership and Teachers) at the school (Select one option)
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5. From the list below, please rank the 3 factors of MOST importance to you when selecting a school (1 being the MOST important factor). [ Please rank exactly 3 option(s). ] [ Answer this question only if answer to Q#1 is Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS elementary school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS middle school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS high school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Charter school in Mecklenburg County OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Private school in Mecklenburg County OR Parent/caregiver of a homeschooled student OR Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a CMS school OR Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a non-CMS school ]
Location/proximity to home
Location/proximity to work
Convenience of schedule
Racial / ethnic diversity of students
Socioeconomic diversity of students
Facilities
Class Size
The method used to teach students
Test Results
School Environment
Friends attend
Staff (Leadership and Teachers) at the school
Other
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6. Other [ Answer this question only if answer to Q#1 is Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS elementary school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS middle school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS high school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Charter school in Mecklenburg County OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Private school in Mecklenburg County OR Parent/caregiver of a homeschooled student OR Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a CMS school OR Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a non-CMS school ]
____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________
7. From the list below, please rank the 3 factors of LEAST importance to you when selecting a school (1 being the LEAST important factor). [ Please rank exactly 3 option(s). ] [ Answer this question only if answer to Q#1 is Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS elementary school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS middle school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS high school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Charter school in Mecklenburg County OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Private school in Mecklenburg County OR Parent/caregiver of a homeschooled student OR Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a CMS school OR Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a non-CMS school ]
Location/Proximity to home
Location/Proximity to work
Convenience of schedule
Racial / ethnic diversity of students
Socioeconomic diversity of students
Facilities
Class Size
The method used to teach students
Test Results
School Environment
Friends attend
Staff (Leadership and Teachers) at the school
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Other
8. Other [ Answer this question only if answer to Q#1 is Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS elementary school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS middle school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS high school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Charter school in Mecklenburg County OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Private school in Mecklenburg County OR Parent/caregiver of a homeschooled student OR Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a CMS school OR Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a non-CMS school ]
____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________
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Please rate the extent to which you value the following attributes related to the school experience you want your child(ren) to have.[ Answer this question only if answer to Q#1 is Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS elementary school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS middle school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS high school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Charter school in Mecklenburg County OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Private school in Mecklenburg County OR Parent/caregiver of a homeschooled student OR Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a CMS school OR Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a non-CMS school ]
9. Value Level
Highly Value
Somewhat Value
Do Not Value
(a) Exposure to children from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds (Select one option)
(b) Exposure to children from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds (Select one option)
(c) Ability to attend school primarily with other students from our neighborhood (Select one option)
(d) Technology –infused learning (Select one option)
(e) Project-based learning (Select one option)
(f) A focus on citizenship and leadership (Select one option)
(g) College and career-focused curriculum (Select one option)
(h) A focus on global and international issues (Select one option)
(i) Industry based learning (Select one option)
(j) Community service opportunities (Select one option)
(k) Work-based learning opportunities (Select one option)
(l) Exposure to the arts (Select one option)
(m) Exploration of global issues (Select one option)
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Please rate the extent to which you value the following attributes related to the school experience you want children to have.[ Answer this question only if answer to Q#1 is A community member, not a past, current or anticipated future parent or caregiver of a school-age child OR Former CMS parent/caregiver whose child(ren) are out of school ]
10. Value Level
Highly Value
Somewhat Value
Do Not Value
(a) Exposure to children from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds (Select one option)
(b) Exposure to children from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds (Select one option)
(c) Ability to attend school primarily with other students from our neighborhood (Select one option)
(d) Technology –infused learning (Select one option)
(e) Project-based learning (Select one option)
(f) A focus on citizenship and leadership (Select one option)
(g) College and career-focused curriculum (Select one option)
(h) A focus on global and international issues (Select one option)
(i) Industry based learning (Select one option)
(j) Community service opportunities (Select one option)
(k) Work-based learning opportunities (Select one option)
(l) Exposure to the arts (Select one option)
(m) Exploration of global issues (Select one option)
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Please rate the extent to which you value the following attributes related to the school experience you want to have.[ Answer this question only if answer to Q#1 is Secondary Student ]
11. Value Level
Highly Value
Somewhat Value
Do Not Value
(a) Exposure to children from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds (Select one option)
(b) Exposure to children from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds (Select one option)
(c) Ability to attend school primarily with other students from our neighborhood (Select one option)
(d) Technology –infused learning (Select one option)
(e) Project-based learning (Select one option)
(f) A focus on citizenship and leadership (Select one option)
(g) College and career-focused curriculum (Select one option)
(h) A focus on global and international issues (Select one option)
(i) Industry based learning (Select one option)
(j) Community service opportunities (Select one option)
(k) Work-based learning opportunities (Select one option)
(l) Exposure to the arts (Select one option)
(m) Exploration of global issues (Select one option)
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Please rate the extent to which you believe each of the following has a positive impact on a school’s overall academic achievement outcomes for all students.
12. Impact
Highly impactful
Somewhat impactful
Not at all impactful
Do not know
(a) Student assignment boundaries (Select one option)
(b) Theme-based education (in either a magnet or neighborhood school setting) (Select one option)
(c) Magnet / school choice options (opportunities to attend a school other than your neighborhood school) (Select one option)
(d) Balanced racial and/or ethnic diversity (Select one option)
(e) Balanced socioeconomic diversity (Select one option)
(f) Balanced additional types of diversity in a broader range or areas (e.g., gender, sexual orientation, languages spoken, etc.) (Select one option)
(g) Teacher quality (Select one option)
(h) Principal quality (Select one option)
(i) Family and community engagement (Select one option)
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Please rate the extent to which you believe the Board of Education should address the following in its student assignment review in order to increase academic opportunities and outcomes for students.
13. Priorities
High priority to address
Somewhat a priority to address
Not a priority to address
Do not know
(a) Student assignment boundaries (Select one option)
(b) Theme-based education (in either a magnet or neighborhood school setting) (Select one option)
(c) Magnet schools (opportunities to attend a school other than your neighborhood school) (Select one option)
(d) School choice within a Zone (every student selects a school within certain proximity of the home address) (Select one option)
(e) Balanced socioeconomic diversity (Select one option)
(f) Balanced additional types of diversity in a broader range of areas (e.g., gender, sexual orientation, languages spoken, etc.) (Select one option)
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Indicate your level of agreement to the following statements:[ Answer this question only if answer to Q#1 is Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS elementary school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS middle school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS high school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Charter school in Mecklenburg County OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Private school in Mecklenburg County OR Parent/caregiver of a homeschooled student OR Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a CMS school OR Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a non-CMS school ]
14. Agreement
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly
Disagree
(a) I prefer a school with a diverse socioeconomic population. (Select one option)
(b) I prefer a school with a racially and ethnically diverse population. (Select one option)
(c) Diversity of student population is more important to me than proximity of the school. (Select one option)
(d) Diversity is more important to me than the method of teaching students. (Select one option)
(e) The method of teaching at the school is more important to me than proximity. (Select one option)
(f) Proximity of the school to my home is a priority for me in selection of a school. (Select one option)
(g) Proximity of the school to my work is a priority for me in selection of a school. (Select one option)
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Indicate your level of agreement to the following statements:[ Answer this question only if answer to Q#1 is Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS elementary school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS middle school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS high school ]
15. Agreement
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly
Disagree
(a) My child(ren) are currently at a school with a diverse socioeconomic population. (Select one option)
(b) My child(ren) are currently at a school with a racially and ethnically diverse population. (Select one option)
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16. Does your child(ren) ride the bus? (Select one option) [ Answer this question only if answer to Q#1 is Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS elementary school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS middle school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS high school ]
Yes No
Indicate your level of agreement with the following statement.[ Answer this question only if answer to Q#16 is Yes ]
17. Agreement
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly
Disagree
(a) I would be ok with a longer bus ride if it meant my child(ren) attended a diverse school. (Select one option)
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18. How much longer would you allow your child(ren) to ride a bus to attend a diverse school (in minutes)? (Select one option) [ Answer this question only if answer to Q#17(a) is Strongly Agree OR Agree ]
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
More than 45
Indicate your level of agreement with the following statement:[ Answer this question only if answer to Q#16 is Yes ]
19. Agreement
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly
Disagree
(a) I would be ok with a longer bus ride if it meant my child(ren) attended a program of my choice. (Select one option)
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20. How much longer would you allow your child(ren) to ride a bus to attend a program of your choice (in minutes)? (Select one option) [ Answer this question only if answer to Q#19(a) is Strongly Agree OR Agree ]
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
More than 45
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21. What type of bus stop does your child(ren) have? (Select one option) [ Answer this question only if answer to Q#16 is Yes ]
Neighborhood (common) school stop
Magnet school stop
Shuttle stop
Other (Please specify) __________
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22. How long is your child(ren)'s bus ride now? Select all that apply. [ Answer this question only if answer to Q#16 is Yes ]
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
More than 45
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Indicate your level of agreement to the following options for reducing concentrations of poverty in schools.
23. Agreement
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly
Disagree
(a) Boundary design (Select one option)
(b) Increased school choice (Select one option)
(c) Increased school choice within a Zone (Select one option)
(d) Attracting and enrolling students from Private and Charter schools (Select one option)
(e) Increased partial magnet choices (Select one option)
(f) Housing patterns (Select one option)
(g) Limiting the percent of concentrations of poverty assigned to a school (Select one option)
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24. When considering reducing concentrations of poverty, what is the best way to achieve that? (Select one option)
Boundary design
Increased school choice
Increased school choice within a Zone by providing every student an opportunity to attend a choice school within a certain proximity of where he/she lives
Attracting and enrolling students from Private and Charter schools.
Increased partial magnet choices
Housing patterns
Limiting the percent of concentrations of poverty assigned to a school
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25. Have you elected for your child(ren) to attend a magnet school instead of their assigned home school? (Select one option) [ Answer this question only if answer to Q#1 is Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS elementary school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS middle school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS high school ]
Yes No
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26. What factors influenced your decision to enroll your child(ren) in a magnet school instead of your assigned home school? Check all that apply. [ Answer this question only if answer to Q#25 is Yes ]
The magnet school had a theme I wanted my child(ren) to be exposed to and the home school did not offer that theme
The magnet school had a teaching method that I believe would work best for my child(ren)’s learning and the home school did not.
The assigned home school is a low performing school
If they select this one, ask which school. (optional)
The assigned home school is perceived to be of low quality
Friends were applying to the same magnet school
The magnet school had a positive reputation
The magnet school is a higher performing school than my assigned neighborhood school
Wanted more student body socioeconomic diversity
Wanted less student body socioeconomic diversity
Wanted more student body racial and/or ethnic diversity
Wanted less student body racial and/or ethnic diversity
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27. Have you had a child(ren) in a CMS magnet and you enrolled them in a different school? (Select one option) [ Answer this question only if answer to Q#1 is Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS elementary school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS middle school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS high school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Charter school in Mecklenburg County OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Private school in Mecklenburg County OR Parent/caregiver of a homeschooled student ]
Yes No
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28. What was the number one reason you enrolled them in a different school? [ Answer this question only if answer to Q#27 is Yes ]
Transportation
Wanted to return to home school
Staff (Leadership or Teachers) at the school
The educational method of teaching did not work for your child(ren)
The theme did not work for your child(ren)
Enrolled them in a private or charter school
Wanted more student body socioeconomic diversity
Wanted less student body socioeconomic diversity
Wanted more student body racial and/or ethnic diversity
Wanted less student body racial and/or ethnic diversity
Other (Please specify) ______________
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29. Have you ever successfully applied to a magnet school? (Select one option) [ Answer this question only if answer to Q#1 is Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS elementary school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS middle school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS high school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Charter school in Mecklenburg County OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Private school in Mecklenburg County OR Parent/caregiver of a homeschooled student ]
Yes No
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30. Select the reasons you were not successful at enrolling your child(ren) at a CMS magnet. [ Answer this question only if answer to Q#29 is No ]
Not enough seats, placed in a wait pool
Transportation did not work
Child(ren) not age appropriate
Did not meet entrance requirements
Missed deadline
Missed paperwork
Not sure
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31. Select up to 4 school types that you would like to have as a choice for your child(ren). If you do not have school-age children, what options do you want in your community? [Please select at most 4 options.] [ Answer this question only if answer to Q#1 is Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS elementary school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS middle school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS high school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Charter school in Mecklenburg County OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Private school in Mecklenburg County OR Parent/caregiver of a homeschooled student OR Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a CMS school OR Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a non-CMS school OR A community member, not a past, current or anticipated future parent or caregiver of a school-age child OR Former CMS parent/caregiver whose child(ren) are out of school OR Former CMS parent/caregiver who withdrew my school-age child(ren) out of CMS OR CMS employee ]
Elementary Montessori School (e.g. child-centered learning, activities that help students develop responsibility, multi-aged groupings)
Middle School Montessori (e.g. child-centered learning, activities that help students develop responsibility, multi-aged groupings)
High School Montessori (e.g. child-centered learning, activities that help students develop responsibility, multi-aged groupings)
Traditional (e.g. classroom rituals and procedures, manners, foundation in the basics, allegiance to traditions, and interests and ideals of diverse American culture, civics, and citizenship)
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math
School of the Arts (e.g. visual arts, theatre arts, music, and dance)
Learning Immersion / Talent Development (e.g. rigorous curriculum, real-world problem solving, and higher-order thinking)
World Language (e.g. languages in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish)
International Studies or World Studies (e.g. world investigations, global perspectives, communication of ideas, and local and global action)
International Baccalaureate "IB" (e.g. international mindedness)
Leadership (acquire quality leadership skills)
Communications (e.g. television, debate/public speaking, journalism, and information technology)
College and Career Themed (e.g. engineering, health careers, etc.)
Middle College (grades 11-13 in partnership with CPCC)
Early College (grades 9 – 13 in partnership with UNC Charlotte)
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Other (Please specify) ______________
[ Answer this question only if answer to Q#1 is Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS elementary school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS middle school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS high school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Charter school in Mecklenburg County OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Private school in Mecklenburg County OR Parent/caregiver of a homeschooled student OR Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a CMS school OR Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a non-CMS school OR A community member, not a past, current or anticipated future parent or caregiver of a school-age child OR Former CMS parent/caregiver whose child(ren) are out of school OR Former CMS parent/caregiver who withdrew my school-age child(ren) out of CMS OR CMS employee ]
32. What themes would you like to see that CMS does not currently offer?
(a)
____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________
(b)
____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________
(c)
____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________
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33. Select up to 4 school types that you would NOT select for your child(ren)? [Please select at most 4 options.] [ Answer this question only if answer to Q#1 is Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS elementary school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS middle school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS high school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Charter school in Mecklenburg County OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Private school in Mecklenburg County OR Parent/caregiver of a homeschooled student OR Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a CMS school OR Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a non-CMS school ]
Elementary Montessori School (e.g. child-centered learning, activities that help students develop responsibility, multi-aged groupings)
Middle School Montessori (e.g. child-centered learning, activities that help students develop responsibility, multi-aged groupings)
High School Montessori (e.g. child-centered learning, activities that help students develop responsibility, multi-aged groupings)
Traditional (e.g. classroom rituals and procedures, manners, foundation in the basics, allegiance to traditions, and interests and ideals of diverse American culture, civics, and citizenship)
Science, Technology, Engineering, Math
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math
School of the Arts (e.g. visual arts, theatre arts, music, and dance)
Learning Immersion / Talent Development (e.g. rigorous curriculum, real-world problem solving, and higher-order thinking)
World Language (e.g. languages in Chinese, French, German, Japanese, and Spanish)
International Studies or World Studies (e.g. world investigations, global perspectives, communication of ideas, and local and global action)
International Baccalaureate "IB" (e.g. international mindedness)
Leadership (acquire quality leadership skills)
Communications (e.g. television, debate/public speaking, journalism, and information technology)
College and Career Themed (e.g. engineering, health careers, etc.)
Middle College (grades 11-13 in partnership with CPCC)
Early College (grades 9 – 13 in partnership with UNC Charlotte)
Other (Please specify) ______________
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34. What is the one thing you want all schools to have?
____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________
* 35. How many years have you lived in Mecklenburg County?
In years
36. School-Aged Children [ Answer this question only if answer to Q#1 is Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS elementary school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS middle school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS high school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Charter school in Mecklenburg County OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Private school in Mecklenburg County OR Parent/caregiver of a homeschooled student OR Former CMS parent/caregiver who withdrew my school-age child(ren) out of CMS ]
How many school-aged children do you have?
37. Demographics
(a) Gender (Select one option)
Male
Female
(b) Date of Birth
/ / [mm/dd/yyyy]
*(c) Zip
____________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________
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38. What is your race/ethnicity (Select one option)
African-American
Hispanic
Caucasian
American Indian
Asian
More than one
39. What is your highest degree obtained? (Select one option) [ Answer this question only if answer to Q#1 is Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS elementary school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS middle school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS high school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Charter school in Mecklenburg County OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Private school in Mecklenburg County OR Parent/caregiver of a homeschooled student OR Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a CMS school OR Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a non-CMS school OR A community member, not a past, current or anticipated future parent or caregiver of a school-age child OR Former CMS parent/caregiver whose child(ren) are out of school OR Former CMS parent/caregiver who withdrew my school-age child(ren) out of CMS OR CMS employee ]
High School
Associates Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Doctorate Degree
I did not complete high school
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40. What category best describes your family income? (Select one option) [ Answer this question only if answer to Q#1 is Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS elementary school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS middle school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS high school OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Charter school in Mecklenburg County OR Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Private school in Mecklenburg County OR Parent/caregiver of a homeschooled student OR Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a CMS school OR Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a non-CMS school OR A community member, not a past, current or anticipated future parent or caregiver of a school-age child OR Former CMS parent/caregiver whose child(ren) are out of school OR Former CMS parent/caregiver who withdrew my school-age child(ren) out of CMS OR CMS employee ]
$10,000 - $30,000
$31,000 - $50,000
$51,000 - $70,000
$71,000 - $90,000
$91,000 - $110,000
More than $110,000
Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Student Assignment - Public Input Survey
Please return survey to: CMS Planning Services Attn: Susan Grigg 700 E. Stonewall, Suite 702 Charlotte, NC 28202 Phone: 980-343-6246 Email: [email protected]
TaBLE oF conTEnTS
Comprehensive Student Assignment Review
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of ContentsI. Respondents
II. Current School Assignment: Satisfaction & Preferences
III. Importance of Factors when Selecting a School
IV. Ranking Three Most Important Factors when Selecting a School
V. Ranking Three Least Important Factors when Selecting a School
VI. Rating the Value of School Experiences (Parent)
VII. Rating the Value of School Experiences (Community Member)
VIII. Rating the Value of School Experiences (Student)
IX. Rating Factors Impacting Academic Achievement
X. Rating Board Priorities in Student Assignment Review
XI. Level of Agreement: Diversity and Proximity
XII. Level of Agreement: Diversity & Bus Ride
XIII. Bus Ride: Additional Time for Diversity & School of Choice
XIV. Total Bus Ride for Diversity
XV. Total Bus Ride for School Choice
XVI. Level of Agreement: Reducing Concentrations of Poverty
XVII. Best Way to Reduce Concentrations of Poverty
XVIII. Factors Influencing Decision to Enroll in a Magnet School
XIX. School Types You Would Like to Have as a Choice for Your Child(ren)/Community
XX. School Types You Would NOT Select for Your Child(ren) B
XXI. Reason for Leaving Magnet School to Enroll in a Different School
XXII. Reason You Were Not Successful Enrolling Your Child(ren) in a CMS Magnet
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ToTaL cMS rESuLTS
Comprehensive Student Assignment Review
TOTAL CMS RESULTS
5
Respondents
Overall - PercentPercent - Secondary Student
7.9
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS elementary school44.0
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS middle school21.2
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS high school17.7
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Charter school in Mecklenburg County1.9
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Private school in Mecklenburg County2.3
Percent - Parent/caregiver of a homeschooled student(s).5
Percent - Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a CMS school 12.5
Percent - Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a non-CMS school 1.1
Percent - A community member, not a past, current or anticipated future parent or caregiver of a school-age child 5.7
Percent - Former CMS parent/caregiver whose child(ren) are out of school5.9
Percent - Former CMS parent/caregiver who withdrew my school-age child(ren) out of CMS1.4
Percent - CMS employee10.9
Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
Current School Assignment: Satisfaction & Preferences
6
Importance of Factors when Selecting a School
67%
11%
27%
16%
15%
46%
56%
61%
39%
75%
29%
80%
19%
15%
33%
21%
19%
40%
34%
31%
36%
22%
28%
17%
12%
35%
31%
38%
38%
12%
8%
7%
21%
2%
30%
2%
2%
39%
8%
25%
28%
1%
1%
1%
4%
1%
12%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Location/proximity to home
Location/proximity to work
Convenience of schedule
Racial/ethnic diversity of students
Socioeconomic diversity ofstudents
Facilities
Class size
The method used to teach students
Test results
School environment
Friends attend
Staff (leadership and teachers) atthe school
IMPORTANCE: OVERALL
Extremely Important Very Important Moderately Important Not Important At All
7
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Ranking Three Most Important Factors
8
46%
1%
1%
3%
1%
1%
3%
9%
7%
9%
0%
16%
10%
3%
4%
4%
3%
4%
10%
9%
9%
15%
4%
21%
10%
3%
3%
5%
2%
6%
10%
9%
7%
18%
5%
19%
1%
34%
93%
91%
88%
94%
89%
77%
73%
77%
59%
91%
44%
99%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Location/proximity to home
Location/proximity to work
Convenience of schedule
Racial / ethnic diversity of students
Socioeconomic diversity of students
Facilities
Class Size
The method used to teach students
Test Results
School Environment
Friends attend
Staff (Leadership and Teachers) atthe school
Other
MOST IMPORTANT: OVERALL
Most Important Factor 2nd Most Important Factor 3rd Most Important Factor Did Not Select
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Ranking Three Least Important Factors
9
3%
30%
6%
17%
13%
1%
1%
1%
4%
16%
1%
3%
12%
14%
16%
24%
3%
2%
3%
5%
1%
10%
1%
1%
4%
19%
12%
10%
13%
4%
3%
4%
6%
1%
12%
1%
3%
90%
39%
68%
57%
50%
92%
94%
92%
86%
98%
62%
98%
96%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Location/proximity to home
Location/proximity to work
Convenience of schedule
Racial / ethnic diversity of students
Socioeconomic diversity of students
Facilities
Class Size
The method used to teach students
Test Results
School Environment
Friends attend
Staff (Leadership and Teachers) atthe school
Other
LEAST IMPORTANT: OVERALL
Least Important Factor 2nd Least Important Factor 3rd Least Important Factor Did Not Select
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Rating the Value of School Experiences
10
31%
23%
64%
69%
53%
66%
80%
47%
26%
44%
34%
58%
48%
48%
49%
25%
28%
41%
31%
17%
46%
55%
46%
49%
37%
45%
21%
29%
11%
3%
7%
3%
2%
7%
19%
10%
17%
5%
7%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Exposure to children from diverseracial and ethnic backgrounds
Exposure to children from diversesocioeconomic backgrounds
Ability to attend school primarilywith other students from our
neighborhood
Technology-infused learning
Project-based learning
A focus on citizenship andleadership
College and career-focusedcurriculum
A focus on global and internationalissues
Industry based learning
Community service opportunities
Work-based learning opportunities
Exposure to the arts
Exploration of global issues
PARENT VALUES: OVERALL
Highly Value Somewhat Value Do Not Value
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Rating the Value of School Experiences
11
58%
53%
55%
72%
56%
76%
83%
57%
39%
60%
53%
70%
61%
32%
34%
35%
26%
37%
22%
16%
39%
52%
35%
39%
27%
34%
9%
13%
10%
2%
6%
2%
1%
4%
9%
5%
7%
3%
5%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Exposure to children from diverseracial and ethnic backgrounds
Exposure to children from diversesocioeconomic backgrounds
Ability to attend school primarilywith other students from our
neighborhood
Technology-infused learning
Project-based learning
A focus on citizenship andleadership
College and career-focusedcurriculum
A focus on global and internationalissues
Industry based learning
Community service opportunities
Work-based learning opportunities
Exposure to the arts
Exploration of global issues
COMMUNITY VALUES: OVERALL
Highly Value Somewhat Value Do Not Value
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH NO CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN AND FORMER CMS PARENT/CAREGIVER WHOSE CHILD(REN) ARE OUT OF SCHOOL.
Rating the Value of School Experiences
12
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY SECONDARY STUDENTS.
51%
41%
54%
61%
42%
52%
72%
49%
32%
50%
55%
55%
51%
37%
45%
34%
33%
47%
40%
23%
41%
53%
38%
37%
32%
39%
12%
14%
12%
6%
11%
8%
5%
10%
15%
12%
7%
13%
10%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Exposure to children from diverseracial and ethnic backgrounds
Exposure to children from diversesocioeconomic backgrounds
Ability to attend school primarilywith other students from our
neighborhood
Technology-infused learning
Project-based learning
A focus on citizenship andleadership
College and career-focusedcurriculum
A focus on global and internationalissues
Industry based learning
Community service opportunities
Work-based learning opportunities
Exposure to the arts
Exploration of global issues
STUDENT VALUES: OVERALL
Highly Value Somewhat Value Do Not Value
Rating Factors Impacting Academic Achievement
13
THIS ITEM WAS PRESENTED TO ALL RESPONDENTS.
55%
34%
41%
29%
27%
23%
93%
86%
85%
30%
48%
41%
37%
37%
38%
5%
12%
13%
9%
10%
13%
30%
32%
34%
1%
1%
2%
6%
7%
5%
3%
4%
5%
1%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Student assignment boundaries
Theme-based education (in eithermagnet or neighborhood school
setting
Magnet/school choice options(opportunities to attend a school
other than your neighborhoodschool)
Balanced racial and/or ethnicdiversity
Balanced socioeconomic diversity
Balanced additional types ofdiversity in a broader range of
areas (e.g. gender, sexualorientation, languages spoken, etc.)
Teacher quality
Principal quality
Family and community engagement
IMPACT: OVERALL
Highly Impactful Somewhat Impactful Not At All Impactful Do Not Know
Rating Board Priorities in Student Assignment Review
14
THIS ITEM WAS PRESENTED TO ALL RESPONDENTS.
48%
29%
38%
43%
27%
20%
25%
44%
40%
32%
31%
30%
23%
21%
18%
22%
39%
45%
4%
6%
4%
3%
4%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Student assignment boundaries
Theme-based education (in eithermagnet or neighborhood school
setting)
Magnet/school choice options(opportunities to attend a school
other than your neighborhoodschool)
School choice within a Zone (everystudent selects a school withincertain proximity of the home
address)
Balanced racial and/or ethnicdiversity
Balanced additional types ofdiversity in a broader range of
areas (e.g. gender, sexualorientation, languages spoken, etc.)
PRIORITIES: OVERALL
High Priority to Address Somewhat a Priority to Address Not a Priority to Address Do Not Know
Level of Agreement: Diversity and Proximity
15
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CHILD(REN) WHO ARE SCHOOL-AGE OR TO BE SCHOOL-AGE IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
17%
22%
12%
4%
29%
58%
7%
35%
40%
12%
8%
32%
27%
19%
31%
25%
31%
36%
27%
12%
43%
17%
14%
45%
52%
13%
4%
31%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
I prefer a school with a diversesocioeconomic population
I prefer a school with a racially andethnically diverse population
Diversity of student population ismore important to me than
proximity of the school
Diversity is more important to methan the method of teaching
students
The method of teaching at theschool is more important to me
than proximity
Proximity of the school to my homeis a priority for me in selection of a
school
Proximity of the school to my workis a priority for me in selection of a
school
DIVERSITY AND PROXIMITY: OVERALL
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
LevelofAgreement:Diversity&BusRide
16
THISITEMWASANSWEREDBYPARENTSOFCMSSTUDENTS.
27%
34%
49%
49%
19%
13%
5%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
MychildrenarecurrentlyataschoolwithadiversesocioeconomicpopulaWon
Mychildrenarecurrentlyataschoolwithadiverseracial/ethnicpopulaWon
DIVERSITY:OVERALL
StronglyAgree Agree Disagree StronglyDisagree
8%
21%
11%
30%
21%
20%
61%
28%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Iwouldbeokwithalongerbusrideifitmeantmychild(ren)a]endedadiverseschool
Iwouldbeokwithalongerbusrideifitmeantmychild(ren)a]endedaprogramofmychoice
BUSRIDE:OVERALL
StronglyAgree Agree Disagree StronglyDisagree
Bus Ride: Additional Time for Diversity & School of Choice
17
Total Bus Ride for Diversity
18
Total Bus Ride for Diversity
19
Total Bus Ride for Diversity
20
Total Bus Ride for Diversity
21
Total Bus Ride for School Choice
22
Total Bus Ride for School Choice
23
Total Bus Ride for School Choice
24
Total Bus Ride for Choice
25
Level of Agreement: Reducing Concentrations of Poverty
26
THIS ITEM WAS PRESENTED TO ALL RESPONDENTS.
22%
30%
28%
25%
27%
19%
24%
31%
40%
45%
40%
51%
35%
29%
25%
19%
17%
25%
16%
31%
27%
22%
11%
9%
10%
6%
15%
20%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Boundary design
Increased school choice
Increased school choice within azone
Attracting and enrolling studentsfrom Private and Charter schools
Increased partial magnet choices
Housing patterns
Limiting the percent ofconcentrations of poverty assigned
to a school
AGREEMENT: OVERALL
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
27
Best Way to Reduce Concentrations of Poverty
28
Factors Influencing Decision to Enroll in a Magnet School
Overall - PercentThe magnet school had a theme I wanted my child(ren) to be exposed to and the home school did not offer that theme. 56
The magnet school had a teaching method that I believe would work best for my child(ren) learning and the home school did not. 48
The assigned home school is a low performing school.66
The assigned home school is perceived to be of low quality.52
Friends were applying to the same magnet school.7
The magnet school had a positive reputation.76
The magnet school is a higher performing school than my assigned neighborhood school.75
Wanted more student body socioeconomic diversity.29
Wanted less student body socioeconomic diversity.3
Wanted more student body racial and/or ethnic diversity.35
Wanted less student body racial and/or ethnic diversity.3
This item was answered by respondents who elected to enroll their child(ren) in a magnet school instead of their assigned home school. Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
29
School Types - Like as a Choice
School Type 4 School Types You Would Select
Elementary Montessori School 24.3
Middle School Montessori 11.2
High School Montessori 9.1
Traditional 39.3
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math 23.4
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math 46.8
School of the Arts 17.7
Learning Immersion 37.6
World Languages 18.1
International Studies or World Studies 9.5
International Baccalaureate 22.5
Leadership 18.4
Communications 8.6
College and Career Themed 27.3
Middle College 8.6
Early College 22.5
This item was answered by parents of current or future school-age children in Mecklenburg County and community members. Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
OVERALL - Percent
30
School Types Parents Would NOT Select for their Children
School Type 4 School Types You Would NOT Select
Elementary Montessori School 23.6
Middle School Montessori 28.6
High School Montessori 36.3
Traditional 11.7
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math 4.1
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math 2.0
School of the Arts 18.7
Learning Immersion 7.9
World Languages 20.3
International Studies or World Studies 15.2
International Baccalaureate 11.7
Leadership 7.5
Communications 18.7
College and Career Themed 5.6
Middle College 10.5
Early College 8.1
This item was answered by current or future school-age children in Mecklenburg County. Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
OVERALL - Percent
31
Reason for Leaving Magnet School to Enroll in Different School
Transportation 17
Wanted to return to home school 22
Staff (Leadership or Teachers) at the school 16
The educational method of teaching did not work for your child(ren)
17
The theme did not work for your chid(ren) 7
Enrolled them in a private or charter school 15
Wanted more student body socioeconomic diversity 3
Wanted less student body socioeconomic diversity 3
Wanted more student body racial and/or ethnic diversity
4
Wanted less student body racial and/or ethnic diversity 3
This item was answered by respondents who had a child(ren) in a CMS magnet and enrolled them in a different school. Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
OVERALL - Percent
32
Reason You Were Not Successful Enrolling Your Child(ren) in a Magnet School
Not enough seats, placed in a wait pool 19
Transportation did not work 16
Children not age appropriate 7
Did not meet entrance requirements 4
Missed deadline 6
Missed paperwork 1
Not sure 54
This item was answered by respondents who were not successful at enrolling their child(ren) at a CMS magnet and had selected a reason(s). Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
OVERALL - Percent
dISTrIcT 1 rESuLTS
Comprehensive Student Assignment Review
DISTRICT 1 RESULTS
34
Respondents
District 1 - PercentPercent - Secondary Student
12.8
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS elementary school39.7
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS middle school22.6
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS high school18.6
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Charter school in Mecklenburg County4.0
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Private school in Mecklenburg County1.6
Percent - Parent/caregiver of a homeschooled student(s).5
Percent - Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a CMS school 9.3
Percent - Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a non-CMS school 1.2
Percent - A community member, not a past, current or anticipated future parent or caregiver of a school-age child 5.7
Percent - Former CMS parent/caregiver whose child(ren) are out of school5.7
Percent - Former CMS parent/caregiver who withdrew my school-age child(ren) out of CMS1.6
Percent - CMS employee11.9
Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
Current School Assignment: Satisfaction & Preferences
35
Importance of Factors when Selecting a School
36
59%
11%
28%
22%
21%
49%
61%
65%
39%
76%
24%
80%
22%
16%
33%
21%
21%
40%
31%
28%
37%
21%
26%
18%
17%
36%
31%
35%
34%
10%
7%
6%
21%
2%
34%
2%
3%
37%
7%
23%
25%
1%
1%
0%
3%
0%
16%
0%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Location/proximity to home
Location/proximity to work
Convenience of schedule
Racial/ethnic diversity of students
Socioeconomic diversity of students
Facilities
Class size
The method used to teach students
Test results
School environment
Friends attend
Staff (leadership and teachers) atthe school
IMPORTANCE: DISTRICT 1
Extremely Important Very Important Moderately Important Not Important At All
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Ranking Three Most Important Factors
37
37%
1%
1%
5%
2%
1%
4%
11%
8%
11%
1%
16%
1%
10%
3%
4%
5%
4%
4%
11%
11%
8%
15%
3%
20%
10%
3%
4%
6%
3%
6%
11%
9%
7%
17%
3%
18%
1%
43%
93%
92%
85%
92%
88%
74%
69%
77%
56%
94%
46%
99%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Location/proximity to home
Location/proximity to work
Convenience of schedule
Racial / ethnic diversity of students
Socioeconomic diversity ofstudents
Facilities
Class Size
The method used to teachstudents
Test Results
School Environment
Friends attend
Staff (Leadership and Teachers) atthe school
Other
MOST IMPORTANT: DISTRICT 1
Most Important Factor 2nd Most Important Factor 3rd Most Important Factor Did Not Select
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Ranking Three Least Important Factors
38
4%
28%
6%
16%
9%
1%
1%
1%
4%
0%
20%
0%
1%
4%
13%
14%
14%
22%
3%
2%
2%
4%
1%
11%
1%
1%
6%
18%
13%
9%
13%
4%
3%
4%
6%
1%
14%
1%
2%
86%
41%
67%
60%
56%
92%
94%
93%
86%
98%
55%
98%
97%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Location/proximity to home
Location/proximity to work
Convenience of schedule
Racial / ethnic diversity of students
Socioeconomic diversity of students
Facilities
Class Size
The method used to teach students
Test Results
School Environment
Friends attend
Staff (Leadership and Teachers) atthe school
Other
LEAST IMPORTANT: DISTRICT 1
Least Important Factor 2nd Least Important Factor 3rd Least Important Factor Did Not Select
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Rating the Value of School Experiences
39
36%
28%
54%
73%
54%
69%
84%
47%
28%
46%
36%
58%
48%
45%
48%
30%
25%
40%
29%
14%
46%
54%
46%
49%
36%
45%
18%
24%
16%
2%
6%
2%
2%
7%
18%
8%
15%
5%
7%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Exposure to children from diverseracial and ethnic backgrounds
Exposure to children from diversesocioeconomic backgrounds
Ability to attend school primarilywith other students from our
neighborhood
Technology-infused learning
Project-based learning
A focus on citizenship andleadership
College and career-focusedcurriculum
A focus on global and internationalissues
Industry based learning
Community service opportunities
Work-based learning opportunities
Exposure to the arts
Exploration of global issues
PARENT VALUES: DISTRICT 1
Highly Value Somewhat Value Do Not Value
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Rating the Value of School Experiences
40
62%
57%
54%
78%
60%
76%
85%
55%
46%
64%
60%
68%
59%
29%
32%
35%
21%
33%
22%
14%
40%
47%
31%
34%
28%
35%
9%
11%
11%
1%
7%
2%
1%
5%
7%
5%
6%
4%
6%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Exposure to children from diverseracial and ethnic backgrounds
Exposure to children from diversesocioeconomic backgrounds
Ability to attend school primarilywith other students from our
neighborhood
Technology-infused learning
Project-based learning
A focus on citizenship andleadership
College and career-focusedcurriculum
A focus on global and internationalissues
Industry based learning
Community service opportunities
Work-based learning opportunities
Exposure to the arts
Exploration of global issues
COMMUNITY VALUES: DISTRICT 1
Highly Value Somewhat Value Do Not Value
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH NO CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN AND FORMER CMS PARENT/CAREGIVER WHOSE CHILD(REN) ARE OUT OF SCHOOL.
Rating the Value of School Experiences
41
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY SECONDARY STUDENTS.
49%
42%
50%
61%
39%
51%
70%
50%
30%
49%
55%
55%
50%
39%
46%
38%
32%
49%
42%
25%
41%
55%
39%
38%
33%
41%
11%
11%
12%
6%
12%
7%
5%
9%
15%
12%
7%
12%
10%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Exposure to children from diverseracial and ethnic backgrounds
Exposure to children from diversesocioeconomic backgrounds
Ability to attend school primarilywith other students from our
neighborhood
Technology-infused learning
Project-based learning
A focus on citizenship andleadership
College and career-focusedcurriculum
A focus on global and internationalissues
Industry based learning
Community service opportunities
Work-based learning opportunities
Exposure to the arts
Exploration of global issues
STUDENT VALUES: DISTRICT 1
Highly Value Somewhat Value Do Not Value
Rating Factors Impacting Academic Achievement
42
THIS ITEM WAS PRESENTED TO ALL RESPONDENTS.
52%
36%
46%
35%
33%
27%
92%
85%
82%
32%
48%
38%
36%
37%
38%
6%
12%
16%
10%
10%
11%
26%
27%
31%
1%
2%
2%
6%
6%
4%
3%
3%
4%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Student assignment boundaries
Theme-based education (in eithermagnet or neighborhood school
setting
Magnet/school choice options(opportunities to attend a school
other than your neighborhoodschool)
Balanced racial and/or ethnicdiversity
Balanced socioeconomic diversity
Balanced additional types ofdiversity in a broader range of
areas (e.g. gender, sexualorientation, languages spoken, etc.)
Teacher quality
Principal quality
Family and community engagement
IMPACT: DISTRICT 1
Highly Impactful Somewhat Impactful Not At All Impactful Do Not Know
Rating Board Priorities in Student Assignment Review
43
THIS ITEM WAS PRESENTED TO ALL RESPONDENTS.
51%
32%
43%
44%
32%
24%
27%
43%
38%
33%
32%
31%
18%
20%
16%
20%
33%
40%
4%
5%
4%
3%
3%
5%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Student assignment boundaries
Theme-based education (in eithermagnet or neighborhood school
setting)
Magnet/school choice options(opportunities to attend a school
other than your neighborhoodschool)
School choice within a Zone (everystudent selects a school withincertain proximity of the home
address)
Balanced racial and/or ethnicdiversity
Balanced additional types ofdiversity in a broader range of
areas (e.g. gender, sexualorientation, languages spoken, etc.)
PRIORITIES: DISTRICT 1
High Priority to Address Somewhat a Priority to Address Not a Priority to Address Do Not Know
Level of Agreement: Diversity and Proximity
44
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CHILD(REN) WHO ARE SCHOOL-AGE OR TO BE SCHOOL-AGE IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
22%
27%
17%
6%
37%
47%
8%
37%
38%
14%
9%
33%
32%
20%
29%
24%
32%
38%
21%
16%
42%
13%
11%
37%
47%
9%
5%
30%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
I prefer a school with a diversesocioeconomic population
I prefer a school with a racially andethnically diverse population
Diversity of student population ismore important to me than
proximity of the school
Diversity is more important to methan the method of teaching
students
The method of teaching at theschool is more important to me
than proximity
Proximity of the school to my homeis a priority for me in selection of a
school
Proximity of the school to my workis a priority for me in selection of a
school
DIVERSITY AND PROXIMITY: DISTRICT 1
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Level of Agreement: Diversity & Bus Ride
45
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CMS STUDENTS.
24%
26%
50%
49%
20%
19%
6%
7%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
My children are currently at aschool with a diverse
socioeconomic population
My children are currently at aschool with a diverse racial/ethnic
population
DIVERSITY: DISTRICT 1
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
11%
30%
14%
33%
25%
18%
50%
19%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
I would be ok with a longer bus rideif it meant my child(ren) attended a
diverse school
I would be ok with a longer bus rideif it meant my child(ren) attended a
program of my choice
TITLE
BUS RIDE: DISTRICT 1
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Bus Ride: Additional Time for Diversity & School of Choice
46
Total Bus Ride for Diversity
47
Total Bus Ride for Diversity
48
Total Bus Ride for Diversity
49
Total Bus Ride for Diversity
50
Total Bus Ride for School Choice
51
Total Bus Ride for School Choice
52
Total Bus Ride for School Choice
53
Total Bus Ride for Choice
54
Level of Agreement: Reducing Concentrations of Poverty
55
THIS ITEM WAS PRESENTED TO ALL RESPONDENTS.
25%
36%
32%
27%
27%
19%
28%
34%
38%
44%
41%
51%
39%
31%
24%
18%
16%
23%
17%
30%
25%
17%
8%
8%
10%
6%
12%
17%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Boundary design
Increased school choice
Increased school choice within azone
Attracting and enrolling studentsfrom Private and Charter schools
Increased partial magnet choices
Housing patterns
Limiting the percent ofconcentrations of poverty assigned
to a school
AGREEMENT: DISTRICT 1
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
56
Best Way to Reduce Concentrations of Poverty
57
Factors Influencing Decision to Enroll in a Magnet School
District 1 - PercentThe magnet school had a theme I wanted my child(ren) to be exposed to and the home school did not offer that theme. 58
The magnet school had a teaching method that I believe would work best for my child(ren) learning and the home school did not. 48
The assigned home school is a low performing school.66
The assigned home school is perceived to be of low quality.57
Friends were applying to the same magnet school.4
The magnet school had a positive reputation.73
The magnet school is a higher performing school than my assigned neighborhood school.82
Wanted more student body socioeconomic diversity.31
Wanted less student body socioeconomic diversity.2
Wanted more student body racial and/or ethnic diversity.39
Wanted less student body racial and/or ethnic diversity.3
This item was answered by respondents who elected to enroll their child(ren) in a magnet school instead of their assigned home school. Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
58
School Types – Like as a Choice
School Type 4 School Types You Would Select
Elementary Montessori School 21.5
Middle School Montessori 10.6
High School Montessori 9.8
Traditional 39.3
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math 23.7
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math 47.8
School of the Arts 19.7
Learning Immersion 38.7
World Languages 17.7
International Studies or World Studies 9.0
International Baccalaureate 21.5
Leadership 21.5
Communications 10.9
College and Career Themed 33.2
Middle College 10.8
Early College 27.7
This item was answered by parents of current or future school-age children in Mecklenburg County and community members. Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
DISTRICT 1 - Percent
59
School Types Parents Would NOT Select for their Children
School Type 4 School Types You Would NOT Select
Elementary Montessori School 27.7
Middle School Montessori 32.1
High School Montessori 38.4
Traditional 12.4
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math 4.6
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math 2.4
School of the Arts 18.8
Learning Immersion 8.5
World Languages 23.2
International Studies or World Studies 16.7
International Baccalaureate 11.8
Leadership 7.3
Communications 17.2
College and Career Themed 4.0
Middle College 8.2
Early College 6.2
This item was answered by current or future school-age children in Mecklenburg County. Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
DISTRICT 1 - Percent
60
Reason for Leaving Magnet School to Enroll in Different School
Transportation 17
Wanted to return to home school 13
Staff (Leadership or Teachers) at the school 20
The educational method of teaching did not work for your child(ren) 20
The theme did not work for your chid(ren) 9
Enrolled them in a private or charter school 17
Wanted more student body socioeconomic diversity 6
Wanted less student body socioeconomic diversity 3
Wanted more student body racial and/or ethnic diversity 7
Wanted less student body racial and/or ethnic diversity 6
This item was answered by respondents who had a child(ren) in a CMS magnet and enrolled them in a different school. Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
DISTRICT 1 - Percent
61
Reason You Were Not Successful Enrolling Your Child(ren) in a Magnet School
Not enough seats, placed in a wait pool 20
Transportation did not work 14
Children not age appropriate 10
Did not meet entrance requirements 5
Missed deadline 7
Missed paperwork 1
Not sure 50
This item was answered by respondents who were not successful at enrolling their child(ren) at a CMS magnet and had selected a reason(s). Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
DISTRICT 1 - Percent
Comprehensive Student Assignment Review
DISTRICT 2 RESULTS
dISTrIcT 2 rESuLTS
63
Respondents
District 2 - PercentPercent - Secondary Student
14.5
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS elementary school40.6
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS middle school19.4
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS high school15.8
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Charter school in Mecklenburg County1.6
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Private school in Mecklenburg County1.1
Percent - Parent/caregiver of a homeschooled student(s).4
Percent - Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a CMS school 9.1
Percent - Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a non-CMS school 1.1
Percent - A community member, not a past, current or anticipated future parent or caregiver of a school-age child 7.6
Percent - Former CMS parent/caregiver whose child(ren) are out of school5.1
Percent - Former CMS parent/caregiver who withdrew my school-age child(ren) out of CMS1.2
Percent - CMS employee14.7
Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
Current School Assignment: Satisfaction & Preferences
64
Importance of Factors when Selecting a School
65
47%
14%
30%
34%
32%
51%
60%
67%
42%
74%
17%
79%
25%
20%
35%
24%
24%
36%
31%
26%
36%
23%
22%
18%
23%
36%
28%
26%
27%
11%
7%
5%
18%
3%
39%
2%
5%
30%
8%
15%
17%
2%
1%
1%
4%
1%
21%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Location/proximity to home
Location/proximity to work
Convenience of schedule
Racial/ethnic diversity of students
Socioeconomic diversity of students
Facilities
Class size
The method used to teach students
Test results
School environment
Friends attend
Staff (leadership and teachers) atthe school
IMPORTANCE: DISTRICT 2
Extremely Important Very Important Moderately Important Not Important At All
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Ranking Three Most Important Factors
66
27%
1%
1%
8%
3%
2%
4%
14%
8%
11%
17%
9%
4%
5%
8%
5%
4%
10%
11%
7%
12%
2%
18%
10%
4%
4%
7%
5%
5%
11%
10%
6%
15%
3%
16%
1%
54%
91%
89%
77%
87%
90%
75%
65%
78%
63%
95%
49%
99%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Location/proximity to home
Location/proximity to work
Convenience of schedule
Racial / ethnic diversity of students
Socioeconomic diversity of students
Facilities
Class Size
The method used to teach students
Test Results
School Environment
Friends attend
Staff (Leadership and Teachers) atthe school
Other
MOST IMPORTANT: DISTRICT 2
Most Important Factor 2nd Most Important Factor 3rd Most Important Factor Did Not Select
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Ranking Three Least Important Factors
67
6%
22%
6%
12%
8%
1%
1%
2%
4%
27%
1%
1%
6%
15%
13%
10%
17%
4%
3%
2%
5%
1%
12%
1%
1%
8%
16%
13%
8%
10%
5%
3%
3%
6%
2%
15%
1%
2%
80%
46%
68%
70%
65%
90%
93%
92%
85%
97%
46%
97%
96%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Location/proximity to home
Location/proximity to work
Convenience of schedule
Racial / ethnic diversity of students
Socioeconomic diversity of students
Facilities
Class Size
The method used to teach students
Test Results
School Environment
Friends attend
Staff (Leadership and Teachers) atthe school
Other
LEAST IMPORTANT: DISTRICT 2
Least Important Factor 2nd Least Important Factor 3rd Least Important Factor Did Not Select
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Rating the Value of School Experiences
68
53%
42%
38%
75%
58%
69%
81%
52%
35%
51%
46%
62%
52%
34%
41%
37%
22%
36%
28%
16%
41%
51%
40%
41%
33%
40%
13%
17%
25%
3%
6%
4%
2%
8%
15%
8%
12%
5%
7%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Exposure to children from diverseracial and ethnic backgrounds
Exposure to children from diversesocioeconomic backgrounds
Ability to attend school primarilywith other students from our
neighborhood
Technology-infused learning
Project-based learning
A focus on citizenship andleadership
College and career-focusedcurriculum
A focus on global and internationalissues
Industry based learning
Community service opportunities
Work-based learning opportunities
Exposure to the arts
Exploration of global issues
PARENT VALUES: DISTRICT 2
Highly Value Somewhat Value Do Not Value
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Rating the Value of School Experiences
69
78%
72%
38%
78%
65%
78%
84%
62%
47%
68%
64%
73%
68%
17%
22%
46%
20%
31%
20%
14%
34%
47%
29%
29%
23%
29%
5%
5%
16%
2%
5%
2%
2%
3%
6%
2%
6%
3%
3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Exposure to children from diverseracial and ethnic backgrounds
Exposure to children from diversesocioeconomic backgrounds
Ability to attend school primarilywith other students from our
neighborhood
Technology-infused learning
Project-based learning
A focus on citizenship andleadership
College and career-focusedcurriculum
A focus on global and internationalissues
Industry based learning
Community service opportunities
Work-based learning opportunities
Exposure to the arts
Exploration of global issues
COMMUNITY VALUES: DISTRICT 2
Highly Value Somewhat Value Do Not Value
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH NO CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN AND FORMER CMS PARENT/CAREGIVER WHOSE CHILD(REN) ARE OUT OF SCHOOL.
Rating the Value of School Experiences
70
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY SECONDARY STUDENTS.
54%
44%
49%
61%
43%
54%
69%
44%
33%
49%
60%
55%
47%
36%
43%
37%
34%
46%
38%
25%
45%
54%
38%
34%
34%
42%
10%
13%
14%
5%
11%
8%
6%
11%
13%
13%
7%
11%
11%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Exposure to children from diverseracial and ethnic backgrounds
Exposure to children from diversesocioeconomic backgrounds
Ability to attend school primarilywith other students from our
neighborhood
Technology-infused learning
Project-based learning
A focus on citizenship andleadership
College and career-focusedcurriculum
A focus on global and internationalissues
Industry based learning
Community service opportunities
Work-based learning opportunities
Exposure to the arts
Exploration of global issues
STUDENT VALUES: DISTRICT 2
Highly Value Somewhat Value Do Not Value
Rating Factors Impacting Academic Achievement
71
THIS ITEM WAS PRESENTED TO ALL RESPONDENTS.
48%
46%
60%
50%
47%
39%
90%
85%
81%
34%
41%
29%
31%
33%
36%
8%
12%
15%
12%
8%
8%
16%
17%
21%
2%
3%
3%
6%
5%
3%
3%
4%
4%
1%
1%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Student assignment boundaries
Theme-based education (in eithermagnet or neighborhood school
setting
Magnet/school choice options(opportunities to attend a school
other than your neighborhoodschool)
Balanced racial and/or ethnicdiversity
Balanced socioeconomic diversity
Balanced additional types ofdiversity in a broader range of
areas (e.g. gender, sexualorientation, languages spoken, etc.)
Teacher quality
Principal quality
Family and community engagement
IMPACT: DISTRICT 2
Highly Impactful Somewhat Impactful Not At All Impactful Do Not Know
Rating Board Priorities in Student Assignment Review
72
THIS ITEM WAS PRESENTED TO ALL RESPONDENTS.
53%
42%
56%
47%
45%
35%
29%
39%
31%
32%
32%
32%
14%
15%
10%
18%
20%
28%
4%
4%
3%
3%
3%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Student assignment boundaries
Theme-based education (in eithermagnet or neighborhood school
setting)
Magnet/school choice options(opportunities to attend a school
other than your neighborhoodschool)
School choice within a Zone (everystudent selects a school withincertain proximity of the home
address)
Balanced racial and/or ethnicdiversity
Balanced additional types ofdiversity in a broader range of
areas (e.g. gender, sexualorientation, languages spoken, etc.)
PRIORITIES: DISTRICT 2
High Priority to Address Somewhat a Priority to Address Not a Priority to Address Do Not Know
Level of Agreement: Diversity and Proximity
73
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CHILD(REN) WHO ARE SCHOOL-AGE OR TO BE SCHOOL-AGE IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
36%
42%
29%
11%
47%
35%
9%
39%
37%
21%
14%
32%
33%
23%
16%
13%
28%
41%
15%
23%
42%
9%
8%
22%
34%
5%
8%
26%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
I prefer a school with a diversesocioeconomic population
I prefer a school with a racially andethnically diverse population
Diversity of student population ismore important to me than
proximity of the school
Diversity is more important to methan the method of teaching
students
The method of teaching at theschool is more important to me
than proximity
Proximity of the school to my homeis a priority for me in selection of a
school
Proximity of the school to my workis a priority for me in selection of a
school
DIVERSITY AND PROXIMITY: DISTRICT 2
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Level of Agreement: Diversity & Bus Ride
74
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CMS STUDENTS.
32%
36%
42%
39%
17%
15%
10%
11%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
My children are currently at aschool with a diverse
socioeconomic population
My children are currently at aschool with a diverse racial/ethnic
population
DIVERSITY: DISTRICT 2
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
23%
43%
23%
30%
25%
14%
30%
12%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
I would be ok with a longer bus rideif it meant my child(ren) attended a
diverse school
I would be ok with a longer bus rideif it meant my child(ren) attended a
program of my choice
BUS RIDE: DISTRICT 2
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Bus Ride: Additional Time for Diversity & School of Choice
75
Total Bus Ride for Diversity
76
Total Bus Ride for Diversity
77
Total Bus Ride for Diversity
78
Total Bus Ride for Diversity
79
Total Bus Ride for School Choice
80
Total Bus Ride for School Choice
81
Total Bus Ride for School Choice
82
Total Bus Ride for Choice
83
Level of Agreement: Reducing Concentrations of Poverty
84
THIS ITEM WAS PRESENTED TO ALL RESPONDENTS.
34%
48%
39%
31%
37%
27%
39%
37%
34%
40%
38%
45%
39%
30%
19%
12%
15%
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14%
25%
19%
11%
5%
6%
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4%
8%
12%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Boundary design
Increased school choice
Increased school choice within azone
Attracting and enrolling studentsfrom Private and Charter schools
Increased partial magnet choices
Housing patterns
Limiting the percent ofconcentrations of poverty assigned
to a school
AGREEMENT: DISTRICT 2
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
85
Best Way to Reduce Concentrations of Poverty
86
Factors Influencing Decision to Enroll in a Magnet School
District 2 - PercentThe magnet school had a theme I wanted my child(ren) to be exposed to and the home school did not offer that theme. 57
The magnet school had a teaching method that I believe would work best for my child(ren) learning and the home school did not. 44
The assigned home school is a low performing school.81
The assigned home school is perceived to be of low quality.66
Friends were applying to the same magnet school.5
The magnet school had a positive reputation.74
The magnet school is a higher performing school than my assigned neighborhood school.85
Wanted more student body socioeconomic diversity.31
Wanted less student body socioeconomic diversity.3
Wanted more student body racial and/or ethnic diversity.36
Wanted less student body racial and/or ethnic diversity.3
This item was answered by respondents who elected to enroll their child(ren) in a magnet school instead of their assigned home school. Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
87
School Types - Like as a Choice
School Type 4 School Types You Would Select
Elementary Montessori School 28.4
Middle School Montessori 14.3
High School Montessori 12.2
Traditional 34.1
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math 25.0
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math 47.7
School of the Arts 21.9
Learning Immersion 34.5
World Languages 23.3
International Studies or World Studies 9.0
International Baccalaureate 20.6
Leadership 18.8
Communications 10.8
College and Career Themed 30.1
Middle College 9.8
Early College 26.2
This item was answered by parents of current or future school-age children in Mecklenburg County and community members. Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
DISTRICT 2 - Percent
88
School Types Parents Would NOT Select for their Children
School Type 4 School Types You Would NOT Select
Elementary Montessori School 22.1
Middle School Montessori 25.2
High School Montessori 31.3
Traditional 18.6
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math 5.9
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math 2.6
School of the Arts 16.8
Learning Immersion 10.2
World Languages 19.8
International Studies or World Studies 17.6
International Baccalaureate 13.2
Leadership 8.1
Communications 17.8
College and Career Themed 4.9
Middle College 8.2
Early College 6.1
This item was answered by current or future school-age children in Mecklenburg County. Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
DISTRICT 2 - Percent
89
Reason for Leaving Magnet School to Enroll in Different School
Transportation 18
Wanted to return to home school 14
Staff (Leadership or Teachers) at the school 19
The educational method of teaching did not work for your child(ren) 19
The theme did not work for your chid(ren) 8
Enrolled them in a private or charter school 10
Wanted more student body socioeconomic diversity 6
Wanted less student body socioeconomic diversity 1
Wanted more student body racial and/or ethnic diversity 7
Wanted less student body racial and/or ethnic diversity 2
This item was answered by respondents who had a child(ren) in a CMS magnet and enrolled them in a different school. Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
DISTRICT 2 - Percent
90
Reason You Were Not Successful Enrolling Your Child(ren) in a Magnet School
Not enough seats, placed in a wait pool 25
Transportation did not work 17
Children not age appropriate 6
Did not meet entrance requirements 7
Missed deadline 12
Missed paperwork 1
Not sure 44
This item was answered by respondents who were not successful at enrolling their child(ren) at a CMS magnet and had selected a reason(s). Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
DISTRICT 2 - Percent
dISTrIcT 3 rESuLTS
Comprehensive Student Assignment Review
DISTRICT 3 RESULTS
92
Respondents
District 3 - PercentPercent - Secondary Student
10.4
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS elementary school34.8
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS middle school17.9
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS high school16.6
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Charter school in Mecklenburg County2.8
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Private school in Mecklenburg County1.8
Percent - Parent/caregiver of a homeschooled student(s).5
Percent - Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a CMS school 10.8
Percent - Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a non-CMS school 1.3
Percent - A community member, not a past, current or anticipated future parent or caregiver of a school-age child 9.7
Percent - Former CMS parent/caregiver whose child(ren) are out of school7.6
Percent - Former CMS parent/caregiver who withdrew my school-age child(ren) out of CMS1.4
Percent - CMS employee17.2
Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
Current School Assignment: Satisfaction & Preferences
93
Importance of Factors when Selecting a School
94
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39%
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48%
60%
67%
42%
75%
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78%
30%
19%
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Location/proximity to home
Location/proximity to work
Convenience of schedule
Racial/ethnic diversity of students
Socioeconomic diversity of students
Facilities
Class size
The method used to teach students
Test results
School environment
Friends attend
Staff (leadership and teachers) atthe school
IMPORTANCE: DISTRICT 3
Extremely Important Very Important Moderately Important Not Important At All
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Ranking Three Most Important Factors
95
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8%
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98%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Location/proximity to home
Location/proximity to work
Convenience of schedule
Racial / ethnic diversity of students
Socioeconomic diversity of students
Facilities
Class Size
The method used to teach students
Test Results
School Environment
Friends attend
Staff (Leadership and Teachers) atthe school
Other
MOST IMPORTANT: DISTRICT 3
Most Important Factor 2nd Most Important Factor 3rd Most Important Factor Did Not Select
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Ranking Three Least Important Factors
96
7%
22%
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8%
6%
1%
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4%
1%
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89%
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92%
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97%
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97%
96%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Location/proximity to home
Location/proximity to work
Convenience of schedule
Racial / ethnic diversity of students
Socioeconomic diversity of students
Facilities
Class Size
The method used to teach students
Test Results
School Environment
Friends attend
Staff (Leadership and Teachers) atthe school
Other
LEAST IMPORTANT: DISTRICT 3
Least Important Factor 2nd Least Important Factor 3rd Least Important Factor Did Not Select
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Rating the Value of School Experiences
97
61%
48%
31%
71%
56%
69%
80%
54%
33%
50%
44%
63%
55%
31%
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0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Exposure to children from diverseracial and ethnic backgrounds
Exposure to children from diversesocioeconomic backgrounds
Ability to attend school primarilywith other students from our
neighborhood
Technology-infused learning
Project-based learning
A focus on citizenship andleadership
College and career-focusedcurriculum
A focus on global and internationalissues
Industry based learning
Community service opportunities
Work-based learning opportunities
Exposure to the arts
Exploration of global issues
PARENT VALUES: DISTRICT 3
Highly Value Somewhat Value Do Not Value
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Rating the Value of School Experiences
98
81%
75%
35%
77%
65%
79%
83%
62%
43%
67%
61%
74%
67%
15%
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20%
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0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Exposure to children from diverseracial and ethnic backgrounds
Exposure to children from diversesocioeconomic backgrounds
Ability to attend school primarilywith other students from our
neighborhood
Technology-infused learning
Project-based learning
A focus on citizenship andleadership
College and career-focusedcurriculum
A focus on global and internationalissues
Industry based learning
Community service opportunities
Work-based learning opportunities
Exposure to the arts
Exploration of global issues
COMMUNITY VALUES: DISTRICT 3
Highly Value Somewhat Value Do Not Value
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH NO CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN AND FORMER CMS PARENT/CAREGIVER WHOSE CHILD(REN) ARE OUT OF SCHOOL.
Rating the Value of School Experiences
99
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY SECONDARY STUDENTS.
52%
46%
42%
59%
42%
53%
67%
49%
34%
44%
55%
56%
49%
39%
45%
45%
35%
48%
39%
28%
42%
53%
42%
39%
33%
41%
9%
9%
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9%
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6%
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10%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Exposure to children from diverseracial and ethnic backgrounds
Exposure to children from diversesocioeconomic backgrounds
Ability to attend school primarilywith other students from our
neighborhood
Technology-infused learning
Project-based learning
A focus on citizenship andleadership
College and career-focusedcurriculum
A focus on global and internationalissues
Industry based learning
Community service opportunities
Work-based learning opportunities
Exposure to the arts
Exploration of global issues
STUDENT VALUES: DISTRICT 3
Highly Value Somewhat Value Do Not Value
Rating Factors Impacting Academic Achievement
100
THIS ITEM WAS PRESENTED TO ALL RESPONDENTS.
50%
44%
62%
57%
53%
41%
92%
85%
82%
33%
44%
30%
29%
31%
39%
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12%
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12%
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6%
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4%
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2%
3%
3%
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1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Student assignment boundaries
Theme-based education (in eithermagnet or neighborhood school
setting
Magnet/school choice options(opportunities to attend a school
other than your neighborhoodschool)
Balanced racial and/or ethnicdiversity
Balanced socioeconomic diversity
Balanced additional types ofdiversity in a broader range of
areas (e.g. gender, sexualorientation, languages spoken, etc.)
Teacher quality
Principal quality
Family and community engagement
IMPACT: DISTRICT 3
Highly Impactful Somewhat Impactful Not At All Impactful Do Not Know
Rating Board Priorities in Student Assignment Review
101
THIS ITEM WAS PRESENTED TO ALL RESPONDENTS.
57%
42%
59%
48%
53%
39%
28%
40%
29%
33%
30%
34%
12%
15%
9%
17%
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3%
3%
2%
2%
2%
3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Student assignment boundaries
Theme-based education (in eithermagnet or neighborhood school
setting)
Magnet/school choice options(opportunities to attend a school
other than your neighborhoodschool)
School choice within a Zone (everystudent selects a school withincertain proximity of the home
address)
Balanced racial and/or ethnicdiversity
Balanced additional types ofdiversity in a broader range of
areas (e.g. gender, sexualorientation, languages spoken, etc.)
PRIORITIES: DISTRICT 3
High Priority to Address Somewhat a Priority to Address Not a Priority to Address Do Not Know
Level of Agreement: Diversity and Proximity
102
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CHILD(REN) WHO ARE SCHOOL-AGE OR TO BE SCHOOL-AGE IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
41%
50%
33%
11%
52%
27%
8%
39%
35%
25%
17%
32%
38%
23%
14%
9%
26%
45%
12%
27%
45%
6%
5%
15%
28%
4%
9%
25%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
I prefer a school with a diversesocioeconomic population
I prefer a school with a racially andethnically diverse population
Diversity of student population ismore important to me than
proximity of the school
Diversity is more important to methan the method of teaching
students
The method of teaching at theschool is more important to me
than proximity
Proximity of the school to my homeis a priority for me in selection of a
school
Proximity of the school to my workis a priority for me in selection of a
school
DIVERSITY AND PROXIMITY: DISTRICT 3
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Level of Agreement: Diversity & Bus Ride
103
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CMS STUDENTS.
30%
34%
41%
38%
18%
16%
10%
12%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
My children are currently at aschool with a diverse
socioeconomic population
My children are currently at aschool with a diverse racial/ethnic
population
DIVERSITY: DISTRICT 3
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
23%
49%
28%
31%
26%
11%
23%
9%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
I would be ok with a longer bus rideif it meant my child(ren) attended a
diverse school
I would be ok with a longer bus rideif it meant my child(ren) attended a
program of my choice
BUS RIDE: DISTRICT 3
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Bus Ride: Additional Time for Diversity & School of Choice
104
Total Bus Ride for Diversity
105
Total Bus Ride for Diversity
106
Total Bus Ride for Diversity
107
Total Bus Ride for Diversity
108
Total Bus Ride for School Choice
109
Total Bus Ride for School Choice
110
Total Bus Ride for School Choice
111
Total Bus Ride for Choice
112
Level of Agreement: Reducing Concentrations of Poverty
113
THIS ITEM WAS PRESENTED TO ALL RESPONDENTS.
37%
50%
39%
31%
37%
29%
43%
37%
34%
40%
38%
46%
41%
31%
18%
12%
15%
24%
14%
23%
17%
8%
5%
5%
8%
4%
7%
9%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Boundary design
Increased school choice
Increased school choice within azone
Attracting and enrolling studentsfrom Private and Charter schools
Increased partial magnet choices
Housing patterns
Limiting the percent ofconcentrations of poverty assigned
to a school
AGREEMENT: DISTRICT 3
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
114
Best Way to Reduce Concentrations of Poverty
115
Factors Influencing Decision to Enroll in a Magnet School
District 3 – PercentThe magnet school had a theme I wanted my child(ren) to be exposed to and the home school did not offer that theme. 56
The magnet school had a teaching method that I believe would work best for my child(ren) learning and the home school did not. 47
The assigned home school is a low performing school.86
The assigned home school is perceived to be of low quality.66
Friends were applying to the same magnet school.7
The magnet school had a positive reputation.81
The magnet school is a higher performing school than my assigned neighborhood school.95
Wanted more student body socioeconomic diversity.34
Wanted less student body socioeconomic diversity.3
Wanted more student body racial and/or ethnic diversity.39
Wanted less student body racial and/or ethnic diversity.3
This item was answered by respondents who elected to enroll their child(ren) in a magnet school instead of their assigned home school. Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
116
School Types - Like as a Choice
School Type 4 School Types You Would Select
Elementary Montessori School 28.0
Middle School Montessori 13.3
High School Montessori 12.1
Traditional 31.8
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math 21.7
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math 47.8
School of the Arts 22.4
Learning Immersion 37.7
World Languages 21.0
International Studies or World Studies 10.7
International Baccalaureate 23.5
Leadership 18.5
Communications 11.8
College and Career Themed 30.4
Middle College 11.4
Early College 27.0
This item was answered by parents of current or future school-age children in Mecklenburg County and community members. Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
DISTRICT 3 - Percent
117
School Types Parents Would NOT Select for their Children
School Type 4 School Types You Would NOT Select
Elementary Montessori School 23.1
Middle School Montessori 26.4
High School Montessori 32.6
Traditional 19.4
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math 5.6
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math 3.0
School of the Arts 16.7
Learning Immersion 9.3
World Languages 18.6
International Studies or World Studies 15.7
International Baccalaureate 11.0
Leadership 9.1
Communications 18.2
College and Career Themed 5.8
Middle College 7.6
Early College 6.1
This item was answered by current or future school-age children in Mecklenburg County. Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
DISTRICT 3 - Percent
118
Reason for Leaving Magnet School to Enroll in Different School
Transportation 15Wanted to return to home school 10Staff (Leadership or Teachers) at the school 22The educational method of teaching did not work for your child(ren) 21The theme did not work for your chid(ren) 10Enrolled them in a private or charter school 17Wanted more student body socioeconomic diversity 6Wanted less student body socioeconomic diversity 1Wanted more student body racial and/or ethnic diversity 7Wanted less student body racial and/or ethnic diversity 2
This item was answered by respondents who had a child(ren) in a CMS magnet and enrolled them in a different school. Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
DISTRICT 3 - Percent
119
Reason You Were Not Successful Enrolling Your Child(ren) in a Magnet School
Not enough seats, placed in a wait pool 31
Transportation did not work 14
Children not age appropriate 7
Did not meet entrance requirements 9
Missed deadline 12
Missed paperwork 1
Not sure 38
This item was answered by respondents who were not successful at enrolling their child(ren) at a CMS magnet and had selected a reason(s). Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
DISTRICT 3 - Percent
dISTrIcT 4 rESuLTS
Comprehensive Student Assignment Review
DISTRICT 4 RESULTS
121
Respondents
District 4 - PercentPercent - Secondary Student
4.8
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS elementary school40.5
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS middle school19.7
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS high school19.2
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Charter school in Mecklenburg County1.8
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Private school in Mecklenburg County3.1
Percent - Parent/caregiver of a homeschooled student(s).4
Percent - Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a CMS school 14.2
Percent - Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a non-CMS school 1.5
Percent - A community member, not a past, current or anticipated future parent or caregiver of a school-age child 6.9
Percent - Former CMS parent/caregiver whose child(ren) are out of school9.0
Percent - Former CMS parent/caregiver who withdrew my school-age child(ren) out of CMS1.6
Percent - CMS employee13.3
Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
Current School Assignment: Satisfaction & Preferences
122
Importance of Factors when Selecting a School
123
56%
10%
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20%
19%
42%
56%
61%
35%
74%
25%
79%
25%
15%
34%
25%
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35%
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19%
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8%
20%
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1%
1%
5%
0%
15%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Location/proximity to home
Location/proximity to work
Convenience of schedule
Racial/ethnic diversity of students
Socioeconomic diversity of students
Facilities
Class size
The method used to teach students
Test results
School environment
Friends attend
Staff (leadership and teachers) atthe school
IMPORTANCE: DISTRICT 4
Extremely Important Very Important Moderately Important Not Important At All
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Ranking Three Most Important Factors
124
36%
1%
1%
4%
2%
1%
3%
11%
7%
11%
1%
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1%
11%
3%
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79%
56%
91%
43%
99%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Location/proximity to home
Location/proximity to work
Convenience of schedule
Racial / ethnic diversity of students
Socioeconomic diversity of students
Facilities
Class Size
The method used to teach students
Test Results
School Environment
Friends attend
Staff (Leadership and Teachers) atthe school
Other
MOST IMPORTANT: DISTRICT 4
Most Important Factor 2nd Most Important Factor 3rd Most Important Factor Did Not Select
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Ranking Three Least Important Factors
125
4%
30%
7%
14%
9%
1%
1%
1%
5%
19%
1%
1%
4%
13%
14%
13%
21%
4%
2%
3%
6%
1%
10%
1%
5%
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12%
10%
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4%
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2%
88%
39%
66%
63%
57%
91%
94%
91%
82%
98%
58%
98%
97%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Location/proximity to home
Location/proximity to work
Convenience of schedule
Racial / ethnic diversity of students
Socioeconomic diversity of students
Facilities
Class Size
The method used to teach students
Test Results
School Environment
Friends attend
Staff (Leadership and Teachers) atthe school
Other
LEAST IMPORTANT: DISTRICT 4
Least Important Factor 2nd Least Important Factor 3rd Least Important Factor Did Not Select
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Rating the Value of School Experiences
126
39%
31%
55%
66%
51%
65%
78%
49%
25%
44%
33%
61%
51%
44%
48%
30%
30%
42%
31%
19%
45%
54%
47%
49%
34%
42%
16%
21%
15%
4%
7%
3%
3%
7%
21%
10%
17%
5%
7%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Exposure to children from diverseracial and ethnic backgrounds
Exposure to children from diversesocioeconomic backgrounds
Ability to attend school primarilywith other students from our
neighborhood
Technology-infused learning
Project-based learning
A focus on citizenship andleadership
College and career-focusedcurriculum
A focus on global and internationalissues
Industry based learning
Community service opportunities
Work-based learning opportunities
Exposure to the arts
Exploration of global issues
PARENT VALUES: DISTRICT 4
Highly Value Somewhat Value Do Not Value
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Rating the Value of School Experiences
127
64%
59%
48%
68%
56%
76%
82%
57%
38%
58%
52%
72%
63%
29%
31%
39%
30%
39%
22%
17%
39%
53%
36%
40%
26%
33%
8%
10%
13%
2%
5%
1%
1%
4%
9%
5%
8%
2%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Exposure to children from diverseracial and ethnic backgrounds
Exposure to children from diversesocioeconomic backgrounds
Ability to attend school primarilywith other students from our
neighborhood
Technology-infused learning
Project-based learning
A focus on citizenship andleadership
College and career-focusedcurriculum
A focus on global and internationalissues
Industry based learning
Community service opportunities
Work-based learning opportunities
Exposure to the arts
Exploration of global issues
COMMUNITY VALUES: DISTRICT 4
Highly Value Somewhat Value Do Not Value
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH NO CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN AND FORMER CMS PARENT/CAREGIVER WHOSE CHILD(REN) ARE OUT OF SCHOOL.
Rating the Value of School Experiences
128
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY SECONDARY STUDENTS.
52%
45%
49%
55%
44%
53%
70%
49%
39%
45%
55%
58%
50%
37%
42%
37%
40%
46%
38%
25%
40%
47%
41%
38%
30%
38%
12%
13%
13%
6%
10%
9%
6%
11%
15%
14%
7%
12%
13%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Exposure to children from diverseracial and ethnic backgrounds
Exposure to children from diversesocioeconomic backgrounds
Ability to attend school primarilywith other students from our
neighborhood
Technology-infused learning
Project-based learning
A focus on citizenship andleadership
College and career-focusedcurriculum
A focus on global and internationalissues
Industry based learning
Community service opportunities
Work-based learning opportunities
Exposure to the arts
Exploration of global issues
STUDENT VALUES: DISTRICT 4
Highly Value Somewhat Value Do Not Value
Rating Factors Impacting Academic Achievement
129
THIS ITEM WAS PRESENTED TO ALL RESPONDENTS.
53%
34%
47%
37%
36%
28%
94%
87%
86%
31%
50%
40%
36%
36%
39%
5%
12%
12%
9%
10%
10%
24%
26%
30%
1%
1%
2%
6%
6%
3%
3%
3%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Student assignment boundaries
Theme-based education (in eithermagnet or neighborhood school
setting
Magnet/school choice options(opportunities to attend a school
other than your neighborhoodschool)
Balanced racial and/or ethnicdiversity
Balanced socioeconomic diversity
Balanced additional types ofdiversity in a broader range of
areas (e.g. gender, sexualorientation, languages spoken, etc.)
Teacher quality
Principal quality
Family and community engagement
IMPACT: DISTRICT 4
Highly Impactful Somewhat Impactful Not At All Impactful Do Not Know
Rating Board Priorities in Student Assignment Review
130
THIS ITEM WAS PRESENTED TO ALL RESPONDENTS.
49%
30%
44%
44%
35%
25%
26%
45%
40%
34%
31%
32%
21%
19%
14%
20%
31%
39%
4%
5%
3%
3%
3%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Student assignment boundaries
Theme-based education (in eithermagnet or neighborhood school
setting)
Magnet/school choice options(opportunities to attend a school
other than your neighborhoodschool)
School choice within a Zone (everystudent selects a school withincertain proximity of the home
address)
Balanced racial and/or ethnicdiversity
Balanced additional types ofdiversity in a broader range of
areas (e.g. gender, sexualorientation, languages spoken, etc.)
PRIORITIES: DISTRICT 4
High Priority to Address Somewhat a Priority to Address Not a Priority to Address Do Not Know
Level of Agreement: Diversity and Proximity
131
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CHILD(REN) WHO ARE SCHOOL-AGE OR TO BE SCHOOL-AGE IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
24%
29%
16%
5%
34%
47%
6%
39%
40%
17%
11%
33%
33%
20%
25%
20%
32%
40%
24%
16%
44%
12%
11%
35%
44%
9%
5%
30%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
I prefer a school with a diversesocioeconomic population
I prefer a school with a racially andethnically diverse population
Diversity of student population ismore important to me than
proximity of the school
Diversity is more important to methan the method of teaching
students
The method of teaching at theschool is more important to me
than proximity
Proximity of the school to my homeis a priority for me in selection of a
school
Proximity of the school to my workis a priority for me in selection of a
school
DIVERSITY AND PROXIMITY: DISTRICT 4
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Level of Agreement: Diversity & Bus Ride
132
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CMS STUDENTS.
35%
39%
45%
45%
15%
11%
5%
5%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
My children are currently at aschool with a diverse
socioeconomic population
My children are currently at aschool with a diverse racial/ethnic
population
DIVERSITY: DISTRICT 4
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
12%
28%
15%
34%
23%
17%
50%
21%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
I would be ok with a longer bus rideif it meant my child(ren) attended a
diverse school
I would be ok with a longer bus rideif it meant my child(ren) attended a
program of my choice
BUS RIDE: DISTRICT 4
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Bus Ride: Additional Time for Diversity & School of Choice
133
Total Bus Ride for School Diversity
134
Total Bus Ride for School Diversity
135
Total Bus Ride for School Diversity
136
Total Bus Ride for Diversity
137
Total Bus Ride for School Choice
138
Total Bus Ride for School Choice
139
Total Bus Ride for School Choice
140
Total Bus Ride for Choice
141
Level of Agreement: Reducing Concentrations of Poverty
142
THIS ITEM WAS PRESENTED TO ALL RESPONDENTS.
25%
36%
32%
27%
29%
22%
30%
33%
42%
47%
40%
52%
38%
30%
24%
16%
15%
25%
15%
29%
25%
18%
7%
7%
8%
5%
12%
15%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Boundary design
Increased school choice
Increased school choice within azone
Attracting and enrolling studentsfrom Private and Charter schools
Increased partial magnet choices
Housing patterns
Limiting the percent ofconcentrations of poverty assigned
to a school
AGREEMENT: DISTRICT 4
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
143
Best Way to Reduce Concentrations of Poverty
144
Factors Influencing Decision to Enroll in a Magnet School
District 4 - PercentThe magnet school had a theme I wanted my child(ren) to be exposed to and the home school did not offer that theme. 54
The magnet school had a teaching method that I believe would work best for my child(ren) learning and the home school did not. 47
The assigned home school is a low performing school.85
The assigned home school is perceived to be of low quality.62
Friends were applying to the same magnet school.11
The magnet school had a positive reputation.79
The magnet school is a higher performing school than my assigned neighborhood school.81
Wanted more student body socioeconomic diversity.32
Wanted less student body socioeconomic diversity.4
Wanted more student body racial and/or ethnic diversity.35
Wanted less student body racial and/or ethnic diversity.2
This item was answered by respondents who elected to enroll their child(ren) in a magnet school instead of their assigned home school. Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
145
School Types - Like as a Choice
School Type 4 School Types You Would Select
Elementary Montessori School 27.2
Middle School Montessori 12.1
High School Montessori 10.1
Traditional 40.0
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math 21.1
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math 47.8
School of the Arts 20.7
Learning Immersion 38.0
World Languages 19.3
International Studies or World Studies 11.1
International Baccalaureate 27.9
Leadership 17.0
Communications 8.3
College and Career Themed 27.6
Middle College 10.3
Early College 22.8
This item was answered by parents of current or future school-age children in Mecklenburg County and community members. Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
DISTRICT 4 - Percent
146
School Types Parents Would NOT Select for their Children
School Type 4 School Types You Would NOT Select
Elementary Montessori School 23.8
Middle School Montessori 28.7
High School Montessori 36.5
Traditional 13.9
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math 4.7
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math 2.0
School of the Arts 17.2
Learning Immersion 8.8
World Languages 19.8
International Studies or World Studies 14.9
International Baccalaureate 11.0
Leadership 9.3
Communications 20.3
College and Career Themed 6.7
Middle College 10.4
Early College 8.5
This item was answered by current or future school-age children in Mecklenburg County. Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
DISTRICT 4 - Percent
147
Reason for Leaving Magnet School to Enroll in Different School
Transportation 14
Wanted to return to home school 19
Staff (Leadership or Teachers) at the school 19
The educational method of teaching did not work for your child(ren) 19
The theme did not work for your chid(ren) 8
Enrolled them in a private or charter school 16
Wanted more student body socioeconomic diversity 4
Wanted less student body socioeconomic diversity 3
Wanted more student body racial and/or ethnic diversity 5
Wanted less student body racial and/or ethnic diversity 2
This item was answered by respondents who had a child(ren) in a CMS magnet and enrolled them in a different school. Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
DISTRICT 4 - Percent
148
Reason You Were Not Successful Enrolling Your Child(ren) in a Magnet School
Not enough seats, placed in a wait pool 27
Transportation did not work 12
Children not age appropriate 6
Did not meet entrance requirements 5
Missed deadline 7
Missed paperwork 1
Not sure 50
This item was answered by respondents who were not successful at enrolling their child(ren) at a CMS magnet and had selected a reason(s). Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
DISTRICT 4 - Percent
dISTrIcT 5 rESuLTS
Comprehensive Student Assignment Review
DISTRICT 5 RESULTS
150
Respondents
District 5 – PercentPercent - Secondary Student
2.6
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS elementary school45.7
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS middle school18.9
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS high school15.8
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Charter school in Mecklenburg County1.3
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Private school in Mecklenburg County3.6
Percent - Parent/caregiver of a homeschooled student(s).4
Percent - Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a CMS school 17.3
Percent - Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a non-CMS school 1.5
Percent - A community member, not a past, current or anticipated future parent or caregiver of a school-age child 6.9
Percent - Former CMS parent/caregiver whose child(ren) are out of school7.1
Percent - Former CMS parent/caregiver who withdrew my school-age child(ren) out of CMS1.6
Percent - CMS employee9.4
Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
Current School Assignment: Satisfaction & Preferences
151
Importance of Factors when Selecting a School
152
69%
10%
22%
11%
10%
39%
53%
58%
33%
73%
30%
80%
19%
13%
34%
22%
20%
44%
37%
34%
38%
24%
30%
17%
10%
37%
35%
43%
42%
16%
9%
8%
25%
3%
30%
2%
1%
40%
9%
25%
28%
1%
1%
1%
4%
0%
10%
0%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Location/proximity to home
Location/proximity to work
Convenience of schedule
Racial/ethnic diversity of students
Socioeconomic diversity of students
Facilities
Class size
The method used to teach students
Test results
School environment
Friends attend
Staff (leadership and teachers) atthe school
IMPORTANCE: DISTRICT 5
Extremely Important Very Important Moderately Important Not Important At All
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Ranking Three Most Important Factors
153
46%
0%
1%
2%
1%
1%
3%
9%
6%
10%
0%
18%
1%
12%
2%
4%
3%
2%
3%
10%
9%
8%
16%
4%
23%
11%
2%
3%
4%
2%
5%
11%
9%
7%
18%
5%
19%
1%
32%
95%
93%
91%
94%
91%
76%
73%
79%
57%
90%
40%
99%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Location/proximity to home
Location/proximity to work
Convenience of schedule
Racial / ethnic diversity of students
Socioeconomic diversity of students
Facilities
Class Size
The method used to teach students
Test Results
School Environment
Friends attend
Staff (Leadership and Teachers) atthe school
Other
MOST IMPORTANT: DISTRICT 5
Most Important Factor 2nd Most Important Factor 3rd Most Important Factor Did Not Select
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Ranking Three Least Important Factors
154
2%
33%
7%
18%
13%
1%
1%
1%
4%
13%
0%
1%
2%
11%
15%
16%
25%
3%
2%
3%
5%
1%
10%
3%
19%
12%
10%
14%
5%
3%
4%
7%
1%
12%
2%
93%
37%
66%
55%
48%
91%
95%
92%
83%
98%
65%
99%
96%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Location/proximity to home
Location/proximity to work
Convenience of schedule
Racial / ethnic diversity of students
Socioeconomic diversity of students
Facilities
Class Size
The method used to teach students
Test Results
School Environment
Friends attend
Staff (Leadership and Teachers) atthe school
Other
LEAST IMPORTANT: DISTRICT 5
Least Important Factor 2nd Least Important Factor 3rd Least Important Factor Did Not Select
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Rating the Value of School Experiences
155
28%
21%
69%
63%
50%
65%
77%
46%
20%
41%
27%
58%
48%
51%
51%
24%
32%
43%
31%
20%
46%
57%
48%
52%
37%
45%
21%
28%
8%
4%
7%
4%
3%
7%
23%
11%
21%
5%
7%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Exposure to children from diverseracial and ethnic backgrounds
Exposure to children from diversesocioeconomic backgrounds
Ability to attend school primarilywith other students from our
neighborhood
Technology-infused learning
Project-based learning
A focus on citizenship andleadership
College and career-focusedcurriculum
A focus on global and internationalissues
Industry based learning
Community service opportunities
Work-based learning opportunities
Exposure to the arts
Exploration of global issues
PARENT VALUES: DISTRICT 5
Highly Value Somewhat Value Do Not Value
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Rating the Value of School Experiences
156
54%
49%
58%
66%
52%
76%
80%
55%
34%
55%
48%
71%
61%
36%
37%
34%
32%
41%
22%
19%
39%
56%
39%
44%
26%
35%
10%
14%
8%
3%
7%
2%
1%
5%
11%
5%
8%
3%
5%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Exposure to children from diverseracial and ethnic backgrounds
Exposure to children from diversesocioeconomic backgrounds
Ability to attend school primarilywith other students from our
neighborhood
Technology-infused learning
Project-based learning
A focus on citizenship andleadership
College and career-focusedcurriculum
A focus on global and internationalissues
Industry based learning
Community service opportunities
Work-based learning opportunities
Exposure to the arts
Exploration of global issues
COMMUNITY VALUES: DISTRICT 5
Highly Value Somewhat Value Do Not Value
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH NO CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN AND FORMER CMS PARENT/CAREGIVER WHOSE CHILD(REN) ARE OUT OF SCHOOL.
Rating the Value of School Experiences
157
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY SECONDARY STUDENTS.
52%
45%
59%
59%
44%
53%
73%
54%
34%
51%
50%
57%
56%
34%
40%
27%
33%
42%
39%
22%
35%
48%
36%
42%
32%
34%
13%
16%
14%
8%
13%
9%
5%
11%
18%
13%
8%
11%
9%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Exposure to children from diverseracial and ethnic backgrounds
Exposure to children from diversesocioeconomic backgrounds
Ability to attend school primarilywith other students from our
neighborhood
Technology-infused learning
Project-based learning
A focus on citizenship andleadership
College and career-focusedcurriculum
A focus on global and internationalissues
Industry based learning
Community service opportunities
Work-based learning opportunities
Exposure to the arts
Exploration of global issues
STUDENT VALUES: DISTRICT 5
Highly Value Somewhat Value Do Not Value
Rating Factors Impacting Academic Achievement
158
THIS ITEM WAS PRESENTED TO ALL RESPONDENTS.
56%
31%
40%
24%
24%
19%
96%
87%
89%
30%
51%
44%
41%
39%
39%
4%
11%
10%
8%
11%
12%
32%
34%
37%
1%
1%
6%
7%
4%
3%
3%
5%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Student assignment boundaries
Theme-based education (in eithermagnet or neighborhood school
setting
Magnet/school choice options(opportunities to attend a school
other than your neighborhoodschool)
Balanced racial and/or ethnicdiversity
Balanced socioeconomic diversity
Balanced additional types ofdiversity in a broader range of
areas (e.g. gender, sexualorientation, languages spoken, etc.)
Teacher quality
Principal quality
Family and community engagement
IMPACT: DISTRICT 5
Highly Impactful Somewhat Impactful Not At All Impactful Do Not Know
Rating Board Priorities in Student Assignment Review
159
THIS ITEM WAS PRESENTED TO ALL RESPONDENTS.
44%
24%
36%
40%
23%
16%
24%
46%
44%
34%
32%
30%
27%
23%
17%
22%
41%
50%
5%
7%
3%
4%
3%
4%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Student assignment boundaries
Theme-based education (in eithermagnet or neighborhood school
setting)
Magnet/school choice options(opportunities to attend a school
other than your neighborhoodschool)
School choice within a Zone (everystudent selects a school withincertain proximity of the home
address)
Balanced racial and/or ethnicdiversity
Balanced additional types ofdiversity in a broader range of
areas (e.g. gender, sexualorientation, languages spoken, etc.)
PRIORITIES: DISTRICT 5
High Priority to Address Somewhat a Priority to Address Not a Priority to Address Do Not Know
Level of Agreement: Diversity and Proximity
160
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CHILD(REN) WHO ARE SCHOOL-AGE OR TO BE SCHOOL-AGE IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
14%
18%
8%
3%
24%
60%
6%
38%
42%
10%
7%
33%
28%
19%
32%
26%
34%
37%
31%
10%
44%
16%
14%
48%
54%
12%
2%
31%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
I prefer a school with a diversesocioeconomic population
I prefer a school with a racially andethnically diverse population
Diversity of student population ismore important to me than
proximity of the school
Diversity is more important to methan the method of teaching
students
The method of teaching at theschool is more important to me
than proximity
Proximity of the school to my homeis a priority for me in selection of a
school
Proximity of the school to my workis a priority for me in selection of a
school
DIVERSITY AND PROXIMITY: DISTRICT 5
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Level of Agreement: Diversity & Bus Ride
161
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CMS STUDENTS.
30%
34%
50%
51%
17%
13%
3%
3%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
My children are currently at aschool with a diverse
socioeconomic population
My children are currently at aschool with a diverse racial/ethnic
population
DIVERSITY: DISTRICT 5
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
5%
17%
9%
33%
21%
22%
65%
29%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
I would be ok with a longer bus rideif it meant my child(ren) attended a
diverse school
I would be ok with a longer bus rideif it meant my child(ren) attended a
program of my choice
BUS RIDE: DISTRICT 5
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Bus Ride: Additional Time for Diversity & School of Choice
162
Total Bus Ride for Diversity
163
Total Bus Ride for Diversity
164
Total Bus Ride for Diversity
165
Total Bus Ride for School Diversity
166
Total Bus Ride for School Choice
167
Total Bus Ride for School Choice
168
Total Bus Ride for School Choice
169
Total Bus Ride for School Choice
170
Level of Agreement: Reducing Concentrations of Poverty
171
THIS ITEM WAS PRESENTED TO ALL RESPONDENTS.
19%
27%
26%
25%
25%
18%
22%
30%
44%
49%
40%
54%
35%
29%
26%
19%
16%
25%
16%
31%
29%
25%
10%
8%
9%
5%
16%
20%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Boundary design
Increased school choice
Increased school choice within azone
Attracting and enrolling studentsfrom Private and Charter schools
Increased partial magnet choices
Housing patterns
Limiting the percent ofconcentrations of poverty assigned
to a school
AGREEMENT: DISTRICT 5
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
172
Best Way to Reduce Concentrations of Poverty
173
Factors Influencing Decision to Enroll in a Magnet School
District 5 - PercentThe magnet school had a theme I wanted my child(ren) to be exposed to and the home school did not offer that theme. 56
The magnet school had a teaching method that I believe would work best for my child(ren) learning and the home school did not. 50
The assigned home school is a low performing school.55
The assigned home school is perceived to be of low quality.41
Friends were applying to the same magnet school.8
The magnet school had a positive reputation.80
The magnet school is a higher performing school than my assigned neighborhood school.61
Wanted more student body socioeconomic diversity.29
Wanted less student body socioeconomic diversity.3
Wanted more student body racial and/or ethnic diversity.38
Wanted less student body racial and/or ethnic diversity.2
This item was answered by respondents who elected to enroll their child(ren) in a magnet school instead of their assigned home school. Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
174
School Types - Like as a Choice
School Type 4 School Types You Would Select
Elementary Montessori School 26.8
Middle School Montessori 11.5
High School Montessori 9.0
Traditional 43.8
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math 21.8
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math 48.8
School of the Arts 18.0
Learning Immersion 39.7
World Languages 20.6
International Studies or World Studies 10.9
International Baccalaureate 29.4
Leadership 17.9
Communications 7.3
College and Career Themed 24.5
Middle College 7.6
Early College 19.9
This item was answered by parents of current or future school-age children in Mecklenburg County and community members. Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
DISTRICT 5 - Percent
175
School Types Parents Would NOT Select for their Children
School Type 4 School Types You Would NOT Select
Elementary Montessori School 23.6
Middle School Montessori 30.0
High School Montessori 39.2
Traditional 11.2
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math 4.1
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math 1.8
School of the Arts 19.1
Learning Immersion 7.4
World Languages 18.8
International Studies or World Studies 13.8
International Baccalaureate 9.5
Leadership 8.4
Communications 22.5
College and Career Themed 7.3
Middle College 12.6
Early College 10.0
This item was answered by current or future school-age children in Mecklenburg County. Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
DISTRICT 5 - Percent
176
Reason for Leaving Magnet School to Enroll in Different School
Transportation 11
Wanted to return to home school 25
Staff (Leadership or Teachers) at the school 16
The educational method of teaching did not work for your child(ren) 18
The theme did not work for your chid(ren) 5
Enrolled them in a private or charter school 16
Wanted more student body socioeconomic diversity 2
Wanted less student body socioeconomic diversity 5
Wanted more student body racial and/or ethnic diversity 3
Wanted less student body racial and/or ethnic diversity 3
This item was answered by respondents who had a child(ren) in a CMS magnet and enrolled them in a different school. Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
DISTRICT 5 - Percent
177
Reason You Were Not Successful Enrolling Your Child(ren) in a Magnet School
Not enough seats, placed in a wait pool 23
Transportation did not work 10
Children not age appropriate 7
Did not meet entrance requirements 3
Missed deadline 5
Missed paperwork 1
Not sure 56
This item was answered by respondents who were not successful at enrolling their child(ren) at a CMS magnet and had selected a reason(s). Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
DISTRICT 5 - Percent
dISTrIcT 6 rESuLTS
Comprehensive Student Assignment Review
DISTRICT 6 RESULTS
179
Respondents
District 6 - PercentPercent - Secondary Student
5.6
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS elementary school50.2
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS middle school24.3
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a CMS high school19.7
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Charter school in Mecklenburg County1.1
Percent - Parent/caregiver of student(s) in a Private school in Mecklenburg County2.5
Percent - Parent/caregiver of a homeschooled student(s).6
Percent - Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a CMS school 13.2
Percent - Parent/caregiver of a child(ren) not old enough to attend school who will enroll in a non-CMS school .8
Percent - A community member, not a past, current or anticipated future parent or caregiver of a school-age child 3.9
Percent - Former CMS parent/caregiver whose child(ren) are out of school5.4
Percent - Former CMS parent/caregiver who withdrew my school-age child(ren) out of CMS1.3
Percent - CMS employee8.3
Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
Current School Assignment: Satisfaction & Preferences
180
Importance of Factors when Selecting a School
181
78%
10%
28%
10%
9%
46%
55%
60%
41%
75%
36%
81%
14%
12%
32%
18%
16%
40%
35%
31%
36%
22%
29%
17%
7%
33%
31%
43%
41%
12%
9%
8%
20%
2%
27%
2%
1%
44%
9%
30%
35%
1%
1%
1%
4%
1%
9%
1%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Location/proximity to home
Location/proximity to work
Convenience of schedule
Racial/ethnic diversity of students
Socioeconomic diversity of students
Facilities
Class size
The method used to teach students
Test results
School environment
Friends attend
Staff (leadership and teachers) atthe school
IMPORTANCE: DISTRICT 6
Extremely Important Very Important Moderately Important Not Important At All
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Ranking Three Most Important Factors
182
57%
1%
1%
1%
1%
2%
7%
6%
7%
14%
10%
3%
5%
2%
2%
4%
10%
8%
10%
15%
5%
23%
9%
3%
3%
3%
2%
6%
10%
8%
8%
19%
6%
20%
1%
24%
93%
91%
93%
96%
89%
78%
77%
76%
59%
89%
44%
99%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Location/proximity to home
Location/proximity to work
Convenience of schedule
Racial / ethnic diversity of students
Socioeconomic diversity of students
Facilities
Class Size
The method used to teach students
Test Results
School Environment
Friends attend
Staff (Leadership and Teachers) atthe school
Other
MOST IMPORTANT: DISTRICT 6
Most Important Factor 2nd Most Important Factor 3rd Most Important Factor Did Not Select
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Ranking Three Least Important Factors
183
2%
32%
6%
20%
16%
1%
1%
1%
3%
11%
1%
2…
10%
13%
19%
28%
2%
2%
3%
4%
1%
9%
1%
3%
21%
12%
11%
15%
4%
3%
4%
6%
1%
11%
1%
3%
94%
37%
69%
49%
41%
93%
94%
92%
87%
98%
68%
99%
96%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Location/proximity to home
Location/proximity to work
Convenience of schedule
Racial / ethnic diversity of students
Socioeconomic diversity of students
Facilities
Class Size
The method used to teach students
Test Results
School Environment
Friends attend
Staff (Leadership and Teachers) atthe school
Other
LEAST IMPORTANT: DISTRICT 6
Least Important Factor 2nd Least Important Factor 3rd Least Important Factor Did Not Select
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Rating the Value of School Experiences
184
22%
14%
75%
70%
52%
65%
80%
45%
25%
42%
32%
55%
45%
52%
50%
19%
28%
41%
32%
18%
47%
55%
47%
51%
39%
47%
26%
35%
6%
3%
7%
4%
2%
8%
19%
10%
18%
6%
8%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Exposure to children from diverseracial and ethnic backgrounds
Exposure to children from diversesocioeconomic backgrounds
Ability to attend school primarilywith other students from our
neighborhood
Technology-infused learning
Project-based learning
A focus on citizenship andleadership
College and career-focusedcurriculum
A focus on global and internationalissues
Industry based learning
Community service opportunities
Work-based learning opportunities
Exposure to the arts
Exploration of global issues
PARENT VALUES: DISTRICT 6
Highly Value Somewhat Value Do Not Value
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
Rating the Value of School Experiences
185
45%
38%
69%
73%
52%
76%
84%
55%
36%
55%
48%
68%
58%
42%
44%
25%
25%
40%
22%
15%
41%
54%
39%
43%
29%
37%
13%
18%
5%
2%
7%
2%
1%
5%
10%
6%
9%
3%
5%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Exposure to children from diverseracial and ethnic backgrounds
Exposure to children from diversesocioeconomic backgrounds
Ability to attend school primarilywith other students from our
neighborhood
Technology-infused learning
Project-based learning
A focus on citizenship andleadership
College and career-focusedcurriculum
A focus on global and internationalissues
Industry based learning
Community service opportunities
Work-based learning opportunities
Exposure to the arts
Exploration of global issues
COMMUNITY VALUES: DISTRICT 6
Highly Value Somewhat Value Do Not Value
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY COMMUNITY MEMBERS WITH NO CURRENT OR FUTURE SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN AND FORMER CMS PARENT/CAREGIVER WHOSE CHILD(REN) ARE OUT OF SCHOOL.
Rating the Value of School Experiences
186
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY SECONDARY STUDENTS.
49%
39%
64%
65%
45%
53%
77%
54%
32%
56%
54%
56%
56%
38%
45%
25%
29%
45%
39%
18%
37%
53%
35%
38%
29%
36%
13%
16%
11%
6%
10%
8%
4%
9%
15%
10%
7%
14%
8%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Exposure to children from diverseracial and ethnic backgrounds
Exposure to children from diversesocioeconomic backgrounds
Ability to attend school primarilywith other students from our
neighborhood
Technology-infused learning
Project-based learning
A focus on citizenship andleadership
College and career-focusedcurriculum
A focus on global and internationalissues
Industry based learning
Community service opportunities
Work-based learning opportunities
Exposure to the arts
Exploration of global issues
STUDENT VALUES: DISTRICT 6
Highly Value Somewhat Value Do Not Value
Rating Factors Impacting Academic Achievement
187
THIS ITEM WAS PRESENTED TO ALL RESPONDENTS.
60%
31%
32%
18%
16%
15%
95%
87%
87%
27%
50%
46%
40%
38%
37%
5%
11%
12%
7%
12%
17%
38%
42%
42%
1%
1%
1%
6%
8%
5%
4%
4%
5%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Student assignment boundaries
Theme-based education (in eithermagnet or neighborhood school
setting
Magnet/school choice options(opportunities to attend a school
other than your neighborhoodschool)
Balanced racial and/or ethnicdiversity
Balanced socioeconomic diversity
Balanced additional types ofdiversity in a broader range of
areas (e.g. gender, sexualorientation, languages spoken, etc.)
Teacher quality
Principal quality
Family and community engagement
IMPACT: DISTRICT 6
Highly Impactful Somewhat Impactful Not At All Impactful Do Not Know
Rating Board Priorities in Student Assignment Review
188
THIS ITEM WAS PRESENTED TO ALL RESPONDENTS.
46%
25%
30%
42%
16%
13%
22%
44%
44%
30%
31%
28%
28%
24%
22%
25%
50%
55%
4%
7%
4%
3%
4%
5%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Student assignment boundaries
Theme-based education (in eithermagnet or neighborhood school
setting)
Magnet/school choice options(opportunities to attend a school
other than your neighborhoodschool)
School choice within a Zone (everystudent selects a school withincertain proximity of the home
address)
Balanced racial and/or ethnicdiversity
Balanced additional types ofdiversity in a broader range of
areas (e.g. gender, sexualorientation, languages spoken, etc.)
PRIORITIES: DISTRICT 6
High Priority to Address Somewhat a Priority to Address Not a Priority to Address Do Not Know
Level of Agreement: Diversity and Proximity
189
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CHILD(REN) WHO ARE SCHOOL-AGE OR TO BE SCHOOL-AGE IN MECKLENBURG COUNTY.
9%
13%
5%
2%
22%
70%
7%
32%
41%
8%
5%
30%
22%
18%
37%
29%
32%
33%
31%
7%
42%
21%
17%
55%
59%
17%
2%
34%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
I prefer a school with a diversesocioeconomic population
I prefer a school with a racially andethnically diverse population
Diversity of student population ismore important to me than
proximity of the school
Diversity is more important to methan the method of teaching
students
The method of teaching at theschool is more important to me
than proximity
Proximity of the school to my homeis a priority for me in selection of a
school
Proximity of the school to my workis a priority for me in selection of a
school
DIVERSITY AND PROXIMITY: DISTRICT 6
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Level of Agreement: Diversity & Bus Ride
190
THIS ITEM WAS ANSWERED BY PARENTS OF CMS STUDENTS.
24%
34%
52%
54%
20%
10%
3%
2%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
My children are currently at aschool with a diverse
socioeconomic population
My children are currently at aschool with a diverse racial/ethnic
population
DIVERSITY: DISTRICT 6
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
3%
13%
6%
28%
19%
22%
72%
36%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
I would be ok with a longer bus rideif it meant my child(ren) attended a
diverse school
I would be ok with a longer bus rideif it meant my child(ren) attended a
program of my choice
BUS RIDE: DISTRICT 6
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
Bus Ride: Additional Time for Diversity & School of Choice
191
Total Bus Ride for Diversity
192
Total Bus Ride for Diversity
193
Total Bus Ride for Diversity
194
Total Bus Ride for Diversity
195
Total Bus Ride for School Choice
196
Total Bus Ride for School Choice
197
Total Bus Ride for School Choice
198
Total Bus Ride for School Choice
199
Level of Agreement: Reducing Concentrations of Poverty
200
THIS ITEM WAS PRESENTED TO ALL RESPONDENTS.
16%
22%
24%
22%
23%
14%
15%
28%
41%
47%
40%
53%
32%
27%
28%
23%
18%
26%
17%
34%
32%
28%
14%
12%
12%
7%
19%
25%
0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100%
Boundary design
Increased school choice
Increased school choice within azone
Attracting and enrolling studentsfrom Private and Charter schools
Increased partial magnet choices
Housing patterns
Limiting the percent ofconcentrations of poverty assigned
to a school
AGREEMENT: DISTRICT 6
Strongly Agree Agree Disagree Strongly Disagree
201
Best Way to Reduce Concentrations of Poverty
202
Factors Influencing Decision to Enroll in a Magnet School
District 6 - PercentThe magnet school had a theme I wanted my child(ren) to be exposed to and the home school did not offer that theme. 58
The magnet school had a teaching method that I believe would work best for my child(ren) learning and the home school did not. 52
The assigned home school is a low performing school.43
The assigned home school is perceived to be of low quality.33
Friends were applying to the same magnet school.8
The magnet school had a positive reputation.70
The magnet school is a higher performing school than my assigned neighborhood school.57
Wanted more student body socioeconomic diversity.21
Wanted less student body socioeconomic diversity.3
Wanted more student body racial and/or ethnic diversity.28
Wanted less student body racial and/or ethnic diversity.2
This item was answered by respondents who elected to enroll their child(ren) in a magnet school instead of their assigned home school. Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
203
School Types - Like as a Choice
School Type 4 School Types You Would Select
Elementary Montessori School 24.2
Middle School Montessori 11.3
High School Montessori 8.7
Traditional 43.6
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math 26.2
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math 49.2
School of the Arts 16.5
Learning Immersion 39.8
World Languages 17.6
International Studies or World Studies 9.3
International Baccalaureate 20.8
Leadership 19.1
Communications 8.5
College and Career Themed 28.4
Middle College 8.5
Early College 22.6
This item was answered by parents of current or future school-age children in Mecklenburg County and community members. Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
DISTRICT 6 - Percent
204
School Types Parents Would NOT Select for their Children
School Type 4 School Types You Would NOT Select
Elementary Montessori School 24.2
Middle School Montessori 29.8
High School Montessori 38.0
Traditional 9.8
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math 3.8
Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math 1.9
School of the Arts 20.4
Learning Immersion 7.9
World Languages 21.3
International Studies or World Studies 15.9
International Baccalaureate 13.4
Leadership 7.1
Communications 19.1
College and Career Themed 5.7
Middle College 11.8
Early College 9.0
This item was answered by current or future school-age children in Mecklenburg County. Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
DISTRICT 6 - Percent
205
Reason for Leaving Magnet School to Enroll in Different School
Transportation 21
Wanted to return to home school 31
Staff (Leadership or Teachers) at the school 14
The educational method of teaching did not work for your child(ren) 13
The theme did not work for your chid(ren) 4
Enrolled them in a private or charter school 11
Wanted more student body socioeconomic diversity 2
Wanted less student body socioeconomic diversity 4
Wanted more student body racial and/or ethnic diversity 2
Wanted less student body racial and/or ethnic diversity 2
This item was answered by respondents who had a child(ren) in a CMS magnet and enrolled them in a different school. Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
DISTRICT 6 - Percent
206
Reason You Were Not Successful Enrolling Your Child(ren) in a Magnet School
Not enough seats, placed in a wait pool 14
Transportation did not work 19
Children not age appropriate 7
Did not meet entrance requirements 3
Missed deadline 5
Missed paperwork 1
Not sure 58
This item was answered by respondents who were not successful at enrolling their child(ren) at a CMS magnet and had selected a reason(s). Results will not total to 100 because people can be represented in multiple categories.
DISTRICT 6 - Percent