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TableofContentsUnderstanding the Data ................................................................................................................................ 1

Purpose ......................................................................................................................................................... 2

Respondent Demographics ........................................................................................................................ 2‐3

Category and Item Scores ....................................................................................................................... 5‐12

Quality of Education ..................................................................................................................................... 5

School Climate .............................................................................................................................................. 6

Parent Involvement and Communication ..................................................................................................... 9

Overall School Quality ................................................................................................................................. 12

UnderstandingtheData

Score: The score is simply the average of the feedback results on a four point scale with 4 being the

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Individual Item Scores:

Quality of Education ScoreStrongly

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My child is given challenging work in

all classes.3.14 350 907 126 17 21

Percent 24.63% 63.83% 8.87% 1.20% 1.48%My child’s school provides a high

quality of educational programs.3.27 444 886 59 7 25

Percent 31.25% 62.35% 4.15% 0.49% 1.76%

I am aware that my school’s goals for

student achievement are in the areas

of reading, writing, and math.

3.33 535 798 59 9 20

Percent 37.65% 56.16% 4.15% 0.63% 1.41%

I am comfortable contacting the

school when I have concerns about

academics.

3.37 631 696 65 19 10

Percent 44.41% 48.98% 4.57% 1.34% 0.70%

Learning is engaging for my child. 3.29 513 793 80 11 24

Percent 36.10% 55.81% 5.63% 0.77% 1.69%

Students and teachers regularly use

technology in the classroom.3.30 465 795 57 7 97

Percent 32.72% 55.95% 4.01% 0.49% 6.83%Tutoring or extra help from teachers is

easily accessible for my child.3.15 411 700 142 35 133

Percent 28.92% 49.26% 9.99% 2.46% 9.36%

I am pleased with the reading

program at my child’s school.3.23 445 793 90 20 73

Percent 31.32% 55.81% 6.33% 1.41% 5.14%I am pleased with the math program

at my child’s school.3.22 442 823 94 20 42

Percent 31.10% 57.92% 6.62% 1.41% 2.96%

I am pleased with the science program

at my child’s school.3.22 391 868 75 8 79

Percent 27.52% 61.08% 5.28% 0.56% 5.56%



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I am pleased with the social studies

program at my child’s school.3.24 400 866 55 15 85

Percent 28.15% 60.94% 3.87% 1.06% 5.98%

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3.28 433 792 50 13 133

Percent 30.47% 55.74% 3.52% 0.91% 9.36%

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3.27 433 819 55 9 105

Percent 30.47% 57.64% 3.87% 0.63% 7.39%

Totals 3.26 5893 10536 1007 190 847

Percent 31.90% 57.03% 5.45% 1.03% 4.59%

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School Climate ScoreStrongly

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knowMy child’s school has a safe and orderly environment. 3.26 480 820 82 15 24

Percent 33.78% 57.71% 5.77% 1.06% 1.69%My child feels that school is a safe place to learn. 3.30 514 814 68 9 16

Percent 36.17% 57.28% 4.79% 0.63% 1.13%I am comfortable contacting the school when I have concerns about school safety or a student behavior.

3.36 620 681 82 15 23

Percent 43.63% 47.92% 5.77% 1.06% 1.62%Visitors to the school must check into the office and sign in. 3.51 739 619 23 5 35

Percent 52.01% 43.56% 1.62% 0.35% 2.46%The buildings and grounds are clean and safe. 3.42 638 715 42 7 19

Percent 44.90% 50.32% 2.96% 0.49% 1.34%Bullying is not tolerated at my child’s school. 3.14 446 684 167 46 78

Percent 31.39% 48.14% 11.75% 3.24% 5.49%My child is not personally aware of the presence of drugs at his/her school. 3.08 485 562 171 101 102

Percent 34.13% 39.55% 12.03% 7.11% 7.18%My child is not personally aware of the presence of alcohol at his/her school. 3.15 486 604 140 77 114

Percent 34.20% 42.51% 9.85% 5.42% 8.02%This school promotes respect among students from various backgrounds. 3.25 488 759 93 26 55

Percent 34.34% 53.41% 6.54% 1.83% 3.87%Students in my child’s school are well behaved, overall. 3.02 290 843 183 40 65

Percent 20.41% 59.32% 12.88% 2.81% 4.57%The rules are fair. 3.14 395 817 131 34 44Percent 27.80% 57.49% 9.22% 2.39% 3.10%Discipline of my child has been handled fairly. 3.21 399 762 89 23 148

Percent 28.08% 53.62% 6.26% 1.62% 10.42%



School Climate ScoreStrongly

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Does not

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knowTeachers seem to really care about the students. 3.31 554 731 91 15 30

Percent 38.99% 51.44% 6.40% 1.06% 2.11%The principal (and assistant principals) seem to really care about the students. 3.35 585 711 64 17 44

Percent 41.17% 50.04% 4.50% 1.20% 3.10%The superintendent and district administration seem to really care about students.

3.20 380 729 83 26 203

Percent 26.74% 51.30% 5.84% 1.83% 14.29%I feel welcome in my child’s school. 3.39 617 713 48 11 32Percent 43.42% 50.18% 3.38% 0.77% 2.25%Bus transportation is safe and efficient. 3.16 192 313 51 24 841Percent 13.51% 22.03% 3.59% 1.69% 59.18%

School meals are appealing and healthy. 2.96 305 714 193 80 129

Percent 21.46% 50.25% 13.58% 5.63% 9.08%Totals 3.24 8613 12591 1801 571 2002Percent 33.67% 49.23% 7.04% 2.23% 7.83%

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Parent Involvement and

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Does not

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knowI am proud to have my child attend Scottsbluff Public Schools. 3.39 589 738 35 11 48

Percent 41.45% 51.94% 2.46% 0.77% 3.38%I receive adequate communication from my child’s teachers 3.19 480 710 159 29 43

Percent 33.78% 49.96% 11.19% 2.04% 3.03%I utilize the school district webpage when I need information. 3.21 430 659 123 26 183

Percent 30.26% 46.38% 8.66% 1.83% 12.88%When I have concerns about my child, I have support at the school. 3.28 504 754 95 16 52

Percent 35.47% 53.06% 6.69% 1.13% 3.66%

I receive enough communication from the school to keep me informed. (School newsletter, parent notes, auto-dialer etc.)

3.24 504 760 113 24 20

Percent 35.47% 53.48% 7.95% 1.69% 1.41%My child reads (or I read to my child) on a regular basis. 3.30 565 682 120 15 39

Percent 39.76% 47.99% 8.44% 1.06% 2.74%

Homework is meaningful and adequate. 3.21 447 791 116 19 48

Percent 31.46% 55.67% 8.16% 1.34% 3.38%I am aware of what my child’s homework is each day. 3.13 427 718 196 28 52

Percent 30.05% 50.53% 13.79% 1.97% 3.66%I am provided adequate opportunities to volunteer at school. 3.15 389 734 145 23 130

Percent 27.38% 51.65% 10.20% 1.62% 9.15%I attend special programs and events at my child’s school. 3.39 621 687 58 10 45

Percent 43.70% 48.35% 4.08% 0.70% 3.17%My student’s graduation from high school is important to my family. 3.77 1079 296 4 7 35

Percent 75.93% 20.83% 0.28% 0.49% 2.46%I am treated courteously by school office personnel. 3.50 773 579 34 17 18

Percent 54.40% 40.75% 2.39% 1.20% 1.27%



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Percent 35.26% 44.05% 2.46% 0.56% 17.66%I understand how and why decisions are made at my school and within the school district.

3.14 404 744 140 38 95

Percent 28.43% 52.36% 9.85% 2.67% 6.69%My child has access to a computer and the Internet at home. 3.45 745 482 72 36 86

Percent 52.43% 33.92% 5.07% 2.53% 6.05%

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Percent 39.68% 46.73% 6.78% 1.44% 5.37%

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