2016 School Quality Survey Results and Analysis Elementary

2016 School Quality Survey Results and Analysis: Elementary Schools Only Spring ISD January 19 – 31, 2016 © 2016

Overview Positive school climate is an essential component of successful and effective schools. It is defined as shared beliefs, values and attitudes that shape interactions between students, teachers and administrators, while setting the parameters of acceptable behavior and norms for the school. K 12 Insight developed this survey instrument that measures the most important dimensions of a school’s environment and allows the district to compare responses across groups. Spring Independent School District asked parents, staff and students in grades 6 -12 for feedback on school climate. Results will be used to inform decisions at the campus and district levels. The survey instrument addressed the following topics: § Academic Preparation § Student Support § School Leadership § Family Involvement § Safety and Behavior © 2016

Details of the Study and Understanding the Results The survey was open from Jan. 19 – 31. K 12 Insight emailed invitations to parents and staff that included links to the survey. Parents could also access the survey via a public URL. The survey for parents was also available in Spanish. The district’s communications department and individual campuses extensively promoted the surveys through emails to parents and staff, fliers sent home to parents, social media and posters displayed on campuses. Email reminders were sent on Jan. 25 and 29 to those who had not yet taken the survey. This report summarizes survey results for elementary schools only, and compares them across the two participant groups. Results do not reflect random sampling; therefore, they should not be generalized to all elementary school parents and staff in Spring ISD. Rather, results reflect only the perceptions and opinions of participating respondents. Findings for each item in the report exclude participants who did not answer. Percentages may not add to 100 percent due to rounding. Data labels less than 5 percent are not shown in bar charts. © 2016

Parents Results and Analysis – Elementary Only Overall Quality — Parents How would you rate the overall quality of this school? (N=1, 335) Chart Title Label 44% 0% 20% Excellent 37% 40% Good 60% Fair 14% 80% 5% 100% Poor © 2016

Staff Results and Analysis – Elementary Only Overall Quality — Staff How would you rate the overall quality of this school? (N=1, 457) Chart Title Label 29% 0% 44% 20% Excellent 40% Good 20% 60% Fair 80% 7% 100% Poor © 2016

Results and Analysis – Elementary Only Dimension Scores — Comparison by Respondent Type Chart Title Academic Support 75% 87% 74% Student Support 87% 79% 84% School Leadership 79% Family Involvement 86% 75% Safety and Behavior 85% 0% Parents (N=1, 287) 20% 40% 60% Percentage Strongly Agree or Agree 80% 100% Staff (N=1, 445) © 2016

Parents Results and Analysis – Elementary Only Academic Support — Parents Below are statements about academic support at your child’s school. As you respond, please think about your experiences this school year. Chart Title This school has high learning standards for all students. (N=1, 323) 35% 45% 9% 7% Teachers set high expectations for all students. (N=1, 321) 36% 45% 9% 7% This school’s learning standards and expectations are clearly explained to students. (N=1, 314) 33% Students are challenged by their schoolwork. (N=1, 318) 35% Teachers give timely and helpful feedback about student work. (N=1, 312) 33% Teachers successfully show students how lessons relate to life outside of school. (N=1, 309) 28% 0% Strongly Agree Disagree 20% Strongly Disagree 43% 12% 7%5% 44% 12% 7% 37% 17% 36% 40% 14% 60% 9% 80% 11% 13% 100% Don't Know © 2016

Staff Results and Analysis – Elementary Only Academic Support — Staff Below are statements about academic support at your school. As you respond, please think about your experiences this school year. Chart Title This school has high learning standards for all students. (N=1, 449) 49% 41% Teachers set high expectations for all students. (N=1, 447) 45% 44% This school’s learning standards and expectations are clearly explained to students. (N=1, 439) 46% 41% Students are challenged by their schoolwork. (N=1, 442) 41% Teachers give timely and helpful feedback about student work. (N=1, 440) 39% Teachers successfully show students how lessons relate to life outside of school. (N=1, 444) 38% 0% Strongly Agree Disagree 20% Strongly Disagree 5% 6% 6% 45% 6% 5% 46% 6% 7% 45% 40% 6% 8% 80% 100% Don't Know © 2016

Parents Results and Analysis – Elementary Only Student Support — Parents Below are statements about student support at your child’s school. As you respond, please think about your experiences this school year. There is a teacher, counselor or other staff member Chart to whom Title a student can go for help with a school problem. (N=1, 266) 37% There is a teacher, counselor or other staff member to whom a student can go for help with a personal problem. (N=1, 259) 35% Students at this school are treated fairly regardless of their race, culture, religion, sexual orientation, gender or disabilities. (N=1, 261) 32% Students receive the support they need for academic and career planning. (N=1, 260) 30% 0% Agree Disagree 39% 40% This school offers students a variety of activities and courses. (N=1, 254) Strongly Agree 41% 20% Strongly Disagree 6% 7% 9% 7% 6% 13% 40% 39% 15% 37% 40% 6% 7% 7% 13% 60% 8% 80% 9% 6% 12% 100% Don't Know © 2016

Staff Results and Analysis – Elementary Only Student Support — Staff Below are statements about student support at your school. As you respond, please think about your experiences this school year. There is a teacher, counselor or other staff member Chart to whom Title a student can go for help with a school problem. (N=1, 442) 61% 34% There is a teacher, counselor or other staff member to whom a student can go for help with a personal problem. (N=1, 440) 60% 34% Students at this school are treated fairly regardless of their race, culture, religion, sexual orientation, gender or disabilities. (N=1, 438) 60% This school offers students a variety of activities and courses. (N=1, 436) 39% Students receive the support they need for academic and career planning. (N=1, 435) Agree Disagree 40% 35% 0% Strongly Agree 31% 20% Strongly Disagree 42% 40% 60% 5% 13% 12% 80% 7% 100% Don't Know © 2016

Parents Results and Analysis – Elementary Only School Leadership — Parents Below are statements about student leadership at your child’s school. As you respond, please think about your experiences this school year. Chartmake Title School-based administrators (principals and assistant principals) decisions that are in the best interests of students. (N=1, 324) School-based administrators (principals and assistant principals) clearly communicate the school mission and vision. (N=1, 318) 36% 43% 36% 44% School-based administrators (principals and assistant principals) are available when I have a concern. (N=1, 315) 39% School-based administrators (principals and assistant principals) are courteous when I have a concern. (N=1, 313) 41% School-based administrators (principals and assistant principals) are responsive when I have a concern. (N=1, 314) 40% 0% Strongly Agree Disagree 20% Strongly Disagree 38% 40% 37% 40% 60% 7% 8% 8% 8% 5%7% 7% 7% 8% 8% 80% 100% Don't Know © 2016

Staff Results and Analysis – Elementary Only School Leadership — Staff Below are statements about student leadership at your school. As you respond, please think about your experiences this school year. Chartmake Title School-based administrators (principals and assistant principals) decisions that are in the best interests of students. (N=1, 455) 44% School-based administrators (principals and assistant principals) clearly communicate the school mission and vision. (N=1, 454) 47% School-based administrators (principals and assistant principals) are available when I have a concern. (N=1, 450) 45% School-based administrators (principals and assistant principals) are courteous when I have a concern. (N=1, 450) Agree Disagree 20% Strongly Disagree 9% 38% 11% 5% 37% 45% 0% 11% 5% 39% 50% School-based administrators (principals and assistant principals) are responsive when I have a concern. (N=1, 451) Strongly Agree 38% 36% 40% 60% 7% 11% 80% 5% 100% Don't Know © 2016

Parents Results and Analysis – Elementary Only Family Involvement — Parents Below are statements related to family involvement at your child’s school. As you respond, please think about your experiences this school year. Chart Title Families are informed about school-sponsored activities, such as tutoring, after-school programs and student performances. (N=1, 235) 38% Families are encouraged to attend school-sponsored activities, such as Back-to-School Night. (N=1, 230) 46% This school encourages families to volunteer. (N=1, 231) 43% Staff members and families treat each other with respect. (N=1, 226) 41% 0% Agree Disagree 20% Strongly Disagree 5% 6% 42% 7% 6% 43% 37% 32% This school uses family input to improve instruction. (N=1, 223) 11% 7% 42% 38% This school respects and values input provided by families. (N=1, 227) Strongly Agree 42% 32% 40% 6% 6% 8% 7% 10% 11% 8% 60% 80% 16% 100% Don't Know © 2016

Staff Results and Analysis – Elementary Only Family Involvement — Staff Below are statements related to family involvement at your school. As you respond, please think about your experiences this school year. Chart Title Families are informed about school-sponsored activities, such as tutoring, after-school programs and student performances. (N=1, 447) 55% Families are encouraged to attend school-sponsored activities, such as Backto-School Night. (N=1, 445) 40% 58% 36% 50% This school encourages families to volunteer. (N=1, 442) 39% 7% Staff members and families treat each other with respect. (N=1, 434) 43% 44% 9% This school respects and values input provided by families. (N=1, 441) 45% 42% 5% 6% 31% This school uses family input to improve instruction. (N=1, 437) 0% Strongly Agree Disagree 20% Strongly Disagree 36% 40% 14% 60% 80% 16% 100% Don't Know © 2016

Parents Results and Analysis – Elementary Only Safety and Behavior — Parents Below are statements related to safety and behavior at your child’s school. As you respond, please think about your experiences this school year. Chart Title All school staff members are aware of the safety and security procedures. (N=1, 324) 37% 40% 5% 15% All students are aware of the safety and security procedures. (N=1, 317) 35% 43% 5% 13% This school is safe. (N=1, 311) 41% 0% Strongly Agree Disagree 20% Strongly Disagree 46% 40% 60% 5% 80% 100% Don't Know © 2016

Parents Results and Analysis – Elementary Only Safety and Behavior — Parents (Continued) Below are statements related to safety and behavior at your child’s school. As you respond, please think about your experiences this school year. Chart Title Discipline is enforced fairly. (N=1, 312) 31% Staff members and students treat each other with respect. (N=1, 316) 35% Staff members are responsive when students report bullying. (N=1, 313) Agree 33% 38% 0% Disagree 20% Strongly Disagree 10% 8% 10% 42% 32% Bullying is not tolerated. (N=1, 308) Strongly Agree 40% 9% 34% 40% 8% 7% 8% 60% 8% 8% 7% 80% 18% 13% 100% Don't Know © 2016

Staff Results and Analysis – Elementary Only Safety and Behavior —Staff Below are statements related to safety and behavior at your school. As you respond, please think about your experiences this school year. Chart Title All school staff members are aware of the safety and security procedures. (N=1, 457) 55% 39% All students are aware of the safety and security procedures. (N=1, 452) 47% 43% This school is safe. (N=1, 445) 49% 40% 0% Strongly Agree Disagree 20% Strongly Disagree 40% 60% 7% 80% 100% Don't Know © 2016

Staff Results and Analysis – Elementary Only Safety and Behavior — Staff (Continued) Below are statements related to safety and behavior at your school. As you respond, please think about your experiences this school year. Chart Title Discipline is enforced fairly. (N=1, 438) 34% Staff members and students treat each other with respect. (N=1, 451) 34% Staff members are responsive when students report bullying. (N=1, 451) 42% Disagree 20% Strongly Disagree 16% 10% 7% 42% 54% 0% Agree 16% 47% Bullying is not tolerated. (N=1, 450) Strongly Agree 37% 5% 34% 40% 60% 7% 80% 100% Don't Know © 2016

Parents Results and Analysis – Elementary Only Highest Ranking Indicators — Parents Percentage Strongly Agree or Agree School Climate Topic Families are encouraged to attend schoolsponsored activities, such as Back-to-School Night. 88% Family Engagement This school is safe. 86% Safety and Behavior This school encourages families to volunteer. 84% Family Involvement Staff members and families treat each other with respect. 84% Family Involvement Teachers set high expectations for all students. 81% Academic Support Survey Item © 2016

Staff Results and Analysis – Elementary Only Highest Ranking Indicators — Staff Percentage Strongly Agree or Agree School Climate Topic There is a teacher, counselor or other staff member to whom a student can go for help with a school problem. 95% Student Support Families are informed about school-sponsored activities, such as tutoring, after-school programs and student performances. 95% Family Involvement There is a teacher, counselor or other staff member to whom a student can go for help with a personal problem. 94% Student Support Families are encouraged to attend schoolsponsored activities, such as Back-to-School Night. 94% Family Involvement All school staff members are aware of the safety and security procedures. 94% Safety and Behavior Survey Item © 2016

Parents Results and Analysis – Elementary Only Lowest Ranking Indicators — Parents Percentage Strongly Disagree or Disagree School Climate Topic Teachers give timely and helpful feedback about student work. 28% Academic Support This school offers students a variety of activities and courses. 23% Student Support Teachers successfully show students how lessons relate to life outside of school. 22% Academic Support Students receive the support they need for academic and career planning. 21% Student Support Families are informed about school-sponsored activities, such as tutoring, after-school programs and student performances. 19% Family Involvement Survey Item © 2016

Staff Results and Analysis – Elementary Only Lowest Ranking Indicators — Staff Percentage Strongly Disagree or Disagree School Climate Topic Discipline is enforced fairly. 26% Safety and Behavior Staff members and students treat each other with respect. 23% Safety and Behavior This school offers students a variety of activities and courses. 18% Student Support School-based administrators (principals and assistant principals) are responsive when I have a concern. 17% School Leadership Students receive the support they need for academic and career planning. 17% Student Support Survey Item © 2016

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