Tri-Center Community Schools District Wide Survey 2011

1. Our school's professional development for staff is worth the investment of time.
Response Percent Yes 82.4% No 18.1% answered question 182 skipped question 6 Response Count 150 33

2. There is sufficient staff to meet the needs of our students.

Response Percent Yes 76.3% No 24.7% answered question 186 skipped question 2 Response Count 142 46

3. Student discipline is fair and consistent with our school rules.

Response Percent Yes 66.8% No 33.2% answered question 184 skipped question 4 Response Count 123 61

4. Building relationships with students and parents is valued in our school.

Response Percent Yes 77.8% No 22.7% answered question 185 skipped question 3 Response Count 144 42

5. Our school is a safe and secure place to learn.

Response Percent Yes 95.2% No 5.3% answered question 187 skipped question 1 Response Count 178 10

6. Teachers use a variety of teaching methods.

Response Percent Yes 80.3% No 21.9% answered question 183 skipped question 5 Response Count 147 40

7. Schoolwork is challenging and yet achievable in our school.

Response Percent Yes 89.7% No 10.9% answered question 184 skipped question 4 Response Count 165 20

8. Reading and math skills are adequately emphasized in our school.

Response Percent Yes 88.6% No 12.4% answered question 185 skipped question 3 Response Count 164 23

9. Class sizes are adequate for effective instruction and learning at our school.
Response Percent Yes 84.4% No 17.2% answered question 186 skipped question 2 Response Count 157 32

10. My suggestions/opinions about issues are valued at our school.

Response Percent Yes 58.8% No 43.4% answered question 182 skipped question 6 Response Count 107 79

11. Students are recognized for their successes at our school.

Response Percent Yes 75.8% 138 No 24.7% 45 answered question 182 skipped question 6 Response Count

12. Our school does a good job of communicating with parents/community.

Response Percent Yes 76.0% No 24.6% answered question 183 skipped question 5 Response Count 139 45

13. Students in our school treat other students with respect.

Response Percent Yes 62.6% No 39.6% answered question 182 skipped question 6 Response Count 114 72

14. My child has (or I have) access to a computer at home.

Response Percent Yes 95.1% No 4.9% answered question 185 skipped question 3 Response Count 176 9

15. When I visit our school, I feel welcomed and encouraged to come back.
Response Percent Yes 77.4% No 15.6% Not Applicable 10.8% answered question 186 skipped question 2 Response Count 144 29 20

16. The use of technology is relevant to effective instruction at our school.

Response Percent Yes 89.2% No 11.4% answered question 185 skipped question 3 Response Count 165 21

17. At our school, the facilities support student learning and achievement.
Response Percent Yes 91.3% No 9.3% answered question 183 skipped question 5 Response Count 167 17

18. My child is (or I am) expected to attend and work hard at our school.
Response Percent Yes 95.1% No 5.4% answered question 184 skipped question 4 Response Count 175 10

19. If you answered NO to any question(s), please help us understand why by providing a few comments below.
Response Count 67 answered question 67 skipped question 121

20. In your opinion, what can we do to improve our school?

Response Count 78 answered question 78 skipped question 110

21. Are there any questions you would like to ask about our school?
Response Count 35 answered question 35 skipped question 153

22. Overall, I would rate the quality of our school as

Response Percent Outstanding 18.6% Above Average 45.9% Average 29.0% Below Average 3.8% Poor 2.7% answered question 183 skipped question 5 Response Count 34 84 53 7 5

23. Overall, I would rate my support for our school as

Response Percent Very Strong 33.0% Strong 33.5% Average 24.9% Poor 5.9% Very Poor 2.7% answered question 185 skipped question 3 Response Count 61 62 46 11 5