1.
2011
Scott
tsbluff
Public
Schools
www.sbps.net
Pare
ent Opi
inion S
Survey
y Report
School Detail Results –Linco
oln Heights
s Elementa
ary
SCO
OTTSBLUF PUBLIC SCHOOLS
FF S
Prepared by: Meliss Price, Communica
sa ation Produ
uction Spe
ecialist
2601 Broadway Scottsbluff NE 69361 • Phone: 308-635-6200
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2. [PA
ARENT OPIN
NION SURVE Y REPORT] June 23, 20
011
Understan
nding t
the Da
ata
Score: Th
he score is simply the aveerage of the feedback ressults on a fouur point scalee with 4 bein ng the
highest possible score (Strongly Agree) and 1 being the lowest possi
p e A 1 Strongly Disagree).
ible score (S
Selectionss of “Does Noot Apply or I D
Do Not Know”” were not fa ctored in the e calculation oof the score.
Percentag centage based result is giv for each individual question in ad
ges: A perc d ven ddition to the raw
e
number to otal. This is a
a percentage of the total n number of res
sponses for e each choice in ncluding “Doe es Not
Apply or I Do Not Know w”.
Resp
pondent Dem
mogra
aphics
s
Total Num
mber of Surve
eys Submitted
d: 119
To
otal Number of Students R
Responded fo
or: 155
Total D
District Enrollment as of Ja
anuary 28, 20
011: 258
Overall Su
urvey Rate of
f Return: 60.08%
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3. [PA
ARENT OPIN
NION SURVE Y REPORT] June 23, 20
011
Cate
egory a
and Ite
em Sco
ores
Quality of
f Education:
Average Score of Quality of Educ
cation Quest
tions: 3.39
Average Percentage of Quality of Education Responses:
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4. [PARENT OPINION SURVEY REPORT] June 23, 2011
Individual Item Scores:
Does not
School Strongly Strongly apply or
Quality of Education Score Agree
Agree Disagree
Disagree I do not
know
My child is given challenging work
in all classes. 3.33 40 77 1 0 1
Percent 33.61% 64.71% 0.84% 0.00% 0.84%
My child’s school provides a high
quality of educational programs. 3.36 42 71 1 0 5
Percent 35.29% 59.66% 0.84% 0.00% 4.20%
I am aware that my school’s goals
for student achievement are in the
areas of reading, writing, and 3.45 54 64 1 0 0
math.
Percent 45.38% 53.78% 0.84% 0.00% 0.00%
I am comfortable contacting the
school when I have concerns 3.52 63 55 1 0 0
about academics.
Percent 52.94% 46.22% 0.84% 0.00% 0.00%
Learning is engaging for my child. 3.44 52 67 0 0 0
Percent 43.70% 56.30% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Students and teachers regularly
use technology in the classroom. 3.40 46 59 3 0 11
Percent 38.66% 49.58% 2.52% 0.00% 9.24%
Tutoring or extra help from
teachers is easily accessible for 3.34 44 60 5 1 9
my child.
Percent 36.97% 50.42% 4.20% 0.84% 7.56%
I am pleased with the reading
program at my child’s school. 3.43 50 67 0 0 2
Percent 42.02% 56.30% 0.00% 0.00% 1.68%
I am pleased with the math
program at my child’s school. 3.38 47 68 2 0 2
Percent 39.50% 57.14% 1.68% 0.00% 1.68%
I am pleased with the science
program at my child’s school. 3.33 40 65 4 0 10
Percent 33.61% 54.62% 3.36% 0.00% 8.40%
I am pleased with the social
studies program at my child’s 3.28 38 65 7 0 9
school.
Percent 31.93% 54.62% 5.88% 0.00% 7.56%
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ARENT OPIN
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Does not
School S
Strongly Strongly apply or
y
Quali
ity of Edu
ucation Score Agree
gree
Ag Disagr
ree
Disagree I do not
e
know
I am pleas with the
sed
specials/e
electives at m child’s
my 3.37 35 55
5 1 0 28
school.
Percent 29.41% 46.
2 .22% 0.84% 0.00% 23.53%
Technolog is used in a frequent
gy
and meanningful manner to support 3.41 43 62
6 0 0 14
my child’s learning at s
s school.
Percent 36.13% 52.
3 .10% 0.00% 0.00% 11.76%
Totals 3.39 594 835
8 26 1 91
Percent 38.40% 53.
3 .98% 1.68% 0.06% 5.88%
egory a
Cate and Ite
em Sco
ores
School Cli
imate:
Average Score of Sch
hool Climate Questions: 3
3.34
Average Percentage of School Climate Respo
onses:
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6. [PARENT OPINION SURVEY REPORT] June 23, 2011
Individual Item Results:
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7. [PARENT OPINION SURVEY REPORT] June 23, 2011
Does not
School Strongly Strongly apply or
School Climate Score Agree
Agree Disagree
Disagree I do not
know
My child’s school has a safe and
orderly environment. 3.31 45 66 6 1 1
Percent 37.82% 55.46% 5.04% 0.84% 0.84%
My child feels that school is a safe
place to learn. 3.42 53 61 4 0 1
Percent 44.54% 51.26% 3.36% 0.00% 0.84%
I am comfortable contacting the
school when I have concerns
about school safety or a student 3.41 55 58 3 2 1
behavior.
Percent 46.22% 48.74% 2.52% 1.68% 0.84%
Visitors to the school must check
into the office and sign in. 3.61 72 46 0 0 1
Percent 60.50% 38.66% 0.00% 0.00% 0.84%
The buildings and grounds are
clean and safe. 3.50 61 55 2 0 1
Percent 51.26% 46.22% 1.68% 0.00% 0.84%
Bullying is not tolerated at my
child’s school. 3.20 43 55 16 2 3
Percent 36.13% 46.22% 13.45% 1.68% 2.52%
My child is not personally aware of
the presence of drugs at his/her 3.53 59 47 2 0 11
school.
Percent 49.58% 39.50% 1.68% 0.00% 9.24%
My child is not personally aware of
the presence of alcohol at his/her 3.53 60 44 3 0 12
school.
Percent 50.42% 36.97% 2.52% 0.00% 10.08%
This school promotes respect
among students from various 3.42 52 64 2 0 1
backgrounds.
Percent 43.70% 53.78% 1.68% 0.00% 0.84%
Students in my child’s school are
well behaved, overall. 3.20 31 78 8 0 2
Percent 26.05% 65.55% 6.72% 0.00% 1.68%
The rules are fair. 3.30 43 66 8 0 2
Percent 36.13% 55.46% 6.72% 0.00% 1.68%
Discipline of my child has been
handled fairly. 3.31 43 58 9 0 9
Percent 36.13% 48.74% 7.56% 0.00% 7.56%
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8. [PARENT OPINION SURVEY REPORT] June 23, 2011
Does not
School Strongly Strongly apply or
School Climate Score Agree
Agree Disagree
Disagree I do not
know
Teachers seem to really care
about the students. 3.45 59 53 6 0 1
Percent 49.58% 44.54% 5.04% 0.00% 0.84%
The principal (and assistant
principals) seem to really care 3.45 56 59 3 0 1
about the students.
Percent 47.06% 49.58% 2.52% 0.00% 0.84%
The superintendent and district
administration seem to really care 3.26 29 61 3 1 25
about students.
Percent 24.37% 51.26% 2.52% 0.84% 21.01%
I feel welcome in my child’s
school. 3.50 62 52 3 0 2
Percent 52.10% 43.70% 2.52% 0.00% 1.68%
Bus transportation is safe and
efficient. 3.24 18 24 1 3 73
Percent 15.13% 20.17% 0.84% 2.52% 61.34%
School meals are appealing and
healthy. 3.13 34 63 11 4 7
Percent 28.57% 52.94% 9.24% 3.36% 5.88%
Totals 3.38 875 1010 90 13 154
Percent 40.85% 47.15% 4.20% 0.61% 7.19%
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ARENT OPIN
NION SURVE Y REPORT] June 23, 20
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Cate
egory a
and Ite
em Sco
ores
Parent Involvement an
nd Communic
cation
Average Score of Par
rent Involvem
ment and Co
ommunicatio
on Question
ns: 3.47
Average Percentage of Parent Involvement a
and Commu nication Res
sponses:
Individua
al Item Score
es:
Does not
Paren
nt Involve
ement School St
trongly Strongly apply or
ree
Agr Disagre
ee
and C
Communi ication Score Agree
A Disagree I do not
know
I am proud to have my child attend
d 3.44 53 61 2 0 3
Scottsbluff Public Scho
ools.
Percent 44.54% 51.2
4 26% 1.68%
% 0.00% 2.52%
I receive a
adequate communication 3.41 56 52
2 7 1 3
from my c child’s teacher
rs
Percent 47.06% 43.7
4 70% 5.88%
% 0.84% 2.52%
I utilize th school distr
he rict
webpage when I need in nformation.
3.26 36 50 11 0 22
Percent 30.25% 42.0
3 02% 9.24%
% 0.00% 18.49%
When I ha concerns about my
ave
child, I ha support at the school.
ave 3.37 51 55 9 0 4
Percent 42.86% 46.2
4 22% 7.56%
% 0.00% 3.36%
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uff Public Scho
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10. [PARENT OPINION SURVEY REPORT] June 23, 2011
Does not
Parent Involvement School Strongly Strongly apply or
Agree Disagree
and Communication Score Agree Disagree I do not
know
I receive enough communication
from the school to keep me
informed. (School newsletter, 3.45 57 57 4 0 1
parent notes, auto-dialer etc.)
Percent 47.90% 47.90% 3.36% 0.00% 0.84%
My child reads (or I read to my
child) on a regular basis. 3.51 62 56 1 0
Percent 52.10% 47.06% 0.84% 0.00% 0.00%
Homework is meaningful and
adequate. 3.36 51 59 8 0 1
Percent 42.86% 49.58% 6.72% 0.00% 0.84%
I am aware of what my child’s
homework is each day. 3.32 49 57 11 0 2
Percent 41.18% 47.90% 9.24% 0.00% 1.68%
I am provided adequate
opportunities to volunteer at 3.41 51 63 3 0 2
school.
Percent 42.86% 52.94% 2.52% 0.00% 1.68%
I attend special programs and
events at my child’s school. 3.49 60 56 2 0 1
Percent 50.42% 47.06% 1.68% 0.00% 0.84%
My student’s graduation from high 3.82 94 21 0 0 4
school is important to my family.
Percent 78.99% 17.65% 0.00% 0.00% 3.36%
I am treated courteously by school
office personnel. 3.61 73 46 0 0 0
Percent 61.34% 38.66% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
I am treated courteously by district
office personnel. 3.49 44 45 0 0 30
Percent 36.97% 37.82% 0.00% 0.00% 25.21%
I understand how and why
decisions are made at my school 3.28 38 64 4 2 11
and within the school district.
Percent 31.93% 53.78% 3.36% 1.68% 9.24%
My child has access to a
computer and the Internet at 3.35 55 36 12 3 13
home.
Percent 46.22% 30.25% 10.08% 2.52% 10.92%
Totals 3.44 830 778 74 6 97
Percent 46.50% 43.59% 4.15% 0.34% 5.43%
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11. [PA
ARENT OPIN
NION SURVE Y REPORT] June 23, 20
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Cate
egory a
and Ite
em Sco
ores
Overall Sc
chool Quality
y
Overall S
School Qualit
ty Score: 3.18
Average Overall Scho
ool Quality R
Responses:
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TTSBLUFF PUBLIC S
F SCHOOLS
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Prepared by: Melissa Price, Co
P b a ommunicat tion Produ
uction Spec
cialist
2601 Br
roadway Sccottsbluff, NE 69361 • Phone: 3
308-635-62
200
mpriice@sbps. .net • www
w.sbps.net
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