1.
2011
Scott
tsbluff
Public
Schools
www.sbps.net
Pare
ent Opi
inion S
Survey
y Report
Scho
ool Detail Results –B
Bluffs Midd
dle School
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: 295
To
otal Number of Students R
Responded fo
or: 314
Total D
District Enrollment as of Ja
anuary 28, 20
011: 589
Overall Su
urvey Rate of
f Return: 53.31%
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uff Public Scho
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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: 3.19
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
I am comfortable contacting the
school when I have concerns 3.26 111 154 23 6 1
about academics.
Percent 37.63% 52.20% 7.80% 2.03% 0.34%
Learning is engaging for my child. 3.21 92 171 23 4 5
Percent 31.19% 57.97% 7.80% 1.36% 1.69%
Students and teachers regularly
use technology in the classroom. 3.22 81 172 16 3 23
Percent 27.46% 58.31% 5.42% 1.02% 7.80%
Tutoring or extra help from
teachers is easily accessible for 3.18 83 160 29 2 21
my child.
Percent 28.14% 54.24% 9.83% 0.68% 7.12%
I am pleased with the reading
program at my child’s school. 3.11 66 191 25 5 8
Percent 22.37% 64.75% 8.47% 1.69% 2.71%
I am pleased with the math
program at my child’s school. 3.16 75 190 20 5 5
Percent 25.42% 64.41% 6.78% 1.69% 1.69%
I am pleased with the science
program at my child’s school. 3.22 80 194 15 1 5
Percent 27.12% 65.76% 5.08% 0.34% 1.69%
I am pleased with the social
studies program at my child’s 3.18 81 187 16 6 5
school.
Percent 27.46% 63.39% 5.42% 2.03% 1.69%
I am pleased with the
specials/electives at my child’s 3.21 81 188 14 4 8
school.
Percent 27.46% 63.73% 4.75% 1.36% 2.71%
Technology is used in a frequent
and meaningful manner to support 3.27 88 170 12 1 24
my child’s learning at school.
Percent 29.83% 57.63% 4.07% 0.34% 8.14%
Totals 3.19 1054 2351 261 48 121
Percent 27.48% 61.30% 6.81% 1.25% 3.16%
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5. [PA
ARENT OPIN
NION SURVE Y REPORT] June 23, 20
011
Cate
egory a
and Ite
em Sco
ores
School Cli
imate:
Average Score of Sch
hool Climate Questions: 3
3.25
Average Percentage of School Climate Respo
onses:
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uff Public Scho
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6. [PARENT OPINION SURVEY REPORT] June 23, 2011
Individual Item Results:
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. 3.29 104 171 15 2 3
Percent 35.25% 57.97% 5.08% 0.68% 1.02%
My child feels that school is a safe
place to learn. 3.29 102 178 12 2 1
Percent 34.58% 60.34% 4.07% 0.68% 0.34%
I am comfortable contacting the
school when I have concerns
about school safety or a student 3.34 124 145 19 3 4
behavior.
Percent 42.03% 49.15% 6.44% 1.02% 1.36%
Visitors to the school must check
into the office and sign in. 3.57 165 124 1 0 5
Percent 55.93% 42.03% 0.34% 0.00% 1.69%
The buildings and grounds are
clean and safe. 3.49 145 147 2 0 1
Percent 49.15% 49.83% 0.68% 0.00% 0.34%
Bullying is not tolerated at my
child’s school. 3.04 77 142 48 9 19
Percent 26.10% 48.14% 16.27% 3.05% 6.44%
My child is not personally aware of
the presence of drugs at his/her 3.02 84 130 42 18 21
school.
Percent 28.47% 44.07% 14.24% 6.10% 7.12%
My child is not personally aware of
the presence of alcohol at his/her 3.11 81 150 31 10 23
school.
Percent 27.46% 50.85% 10.51% 3.39% 7.80%
This school promotes respect
among students from various 3.18 78 175 21 4 17
backgrounds.
Percent 26.44% 59.32% 7.12% 1.36% 5.76%
Students in my child’s school are
well behaved, overall. 2.97 46 184 36 9 20
Percent 15.59% 62.37% 12.20% 3.05% 6.78%
The rules are fair. 3.05 62 184 28 10 11
Percent 21.02% 62.37% 9.49% 3.39% 3.73%
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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
Discipline of my child has been
handled fairly. 3.13 69 156 21 7 42
Percent 23.39% 52.88% 7.12% 2.37% 14.24%
Teachers seem to really care
about the students. 3.25 106 156 26 3 4
Percent 35.93% 52.88% 8.81% 1.02% 1.36%
The principal (and assistant
principals) seem to really care 3.26 102 166 17 5 5
about the students.
Percent 34.58% 56.27% 5.76% 1.69% 1.69%
The superintendent and district
administration seem to really care 3.21 76 160 14 4 41
about students.
Percent 25.76% 54.24% 4.75% 1.36% 13.90%
I feel welcome in my child’s
school. 3.36 115 167 9 0 4
Percent 38.98% 56.61% 3.05% 0.00% 1.36%
Bus transportation is safe and
efficient. 3.03 44 73 20 10 148
Percent 14.92% 24.75% 6.78% 3.39% 50.17%
School meals are appealing and
healthy. 2.79 46 154 51 27 17
Percent 15.59% 52.20% 17.29% 9.15% 5.76%
Totals 3.20 1626 2762 413 123 386
Percent 30.62% 52.02% 7.78% 2.32% 7.27%
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8. [PA
ARENT OPIN
NION SURVE Y REPORT] June 23, 20
011
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: 3.25
Average Percentage of Parent Involvement a
and Commu nication Res
sponses:
Individua
al Item Score
es:
Does not
Paren
nt Involve
ement School S
Strongly Strongly apply or
y
gree
Ag Disag
gree
and C
Communi ication Score Agree Disagree I do not
e
know
I am proud to have my child attend 3.35 115 158 7 4 11
Scottsblu Public Scho
uff ools.
Percent 38.98% 53
3 3.56% 2.37
7% 1.36% 3.73%
I receive a
adequate com mmunication 3.08 81 152 44
4 7 11
from my c child’s teache
ers
Percent 27.46% 51.53% 14.92
2 2% 2.37% 3.73%
I utilize th school dist rict
he
webpage when I need i information. 3.23 98 141 25
5 5 26
Percent 33.22% 47
3 7.80% 8.47
7% 1.69% 8.81%
When I ha concerns about my
ave
child, I ha support at the school.
ave 3.21 91 169 18
8 7 10
Percent 30.85% 57
3 7.29% 6.10
0% 2.37% 3.39%
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uff Public Scho
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9. [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, 3.11 74 181 29 7 4
parent notes, auto-dialer etc.)
Percent 25.08% 61.36% 9.83% 2.37% 1.36%
My child reads (or I read to my
child) on a regular basis. 3.14 88 157 37 6 7
Percent 29.83% 53.22% 12.54% 2.03% 2.37%
Homework is meaningful and
adequate. 3.16 80 181 19 7 8
Percent 27.12% 61.36% 6.44% 2.37% 2.71%
I am aware of what my child’s
homework is each day. 3.04 68 162 44 7 14
Percent 23.05% 54.92% 14.92% 2.37% 4.75%
I am provided adequate
opportunities to volunteer at 2.95 50 157 48 7 33
school.
Percent 16.95% 53.22% 16.27% 2.37% 11.19%
I attend special programs and
events at my child’s school. 3.29 110 155 17 5 8
Percent 37.29% 52.54% 5.76% 1.69% 2.71%
My student’s graduation from high 3.78 228 60 0 1 6
school is important to my family.
Percent 77.29% 20.34% 0.00% 0.34% 2.03%
I am treated courteously by school
office personnel. 3.50 157 122 6 3 7
Percent 53.22% 41.36% 2.03% 1.02% 2.37%
I am treated courteously by district
office personnel. 3.40 105 129 8 0 53
Percent 35.59% 43.73% 2.71% 0.00% 17.97%
I understand how and why
decisions are made at my school 3.00 66 156 35 15 23
and within the school district.
Percent 22.37% 52.88% 11.86% 5.08% 7.80%
My child has access to a
computer and the Internet at 3.44 162 101 14 11 7
home.
Percent 54.92% 34.24% 4.75% 3.73% 2.37%
Totals 3.25 1573 2181 351 92 228
Percent 35.55% 49.29% 7.93% 2.08% 5.15%
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10. [PA
ARENT OPIN
NION SURVE Y REPORT] June 23, 20
011
Cate
egory a
and Ite
em Sco
ores
Overall Sc
chool Quality
y
Overall S
School Qualit
ty Score: 3.04
Average Overall Scho
ool Quality R
Responses:
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OTTSBLUF PUBLIC S
FF SCHOOLS
Prepare by: Melis Price, Communicat
ed ssa tion Produc
ction Specia
alist
2601 Broadway Scottsbluff NE 69361 • Phone: 30
f, 08-635-6200
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mpprice@sbps s.net • www
w.sbps.net
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