Results from the 2010-2011 Denton ISD Parents Survey.

1. 2010-11 Parent Survey: District Results
The early results for the 2010-11 Parent Survey, conducted by Denton ISD, have been
released. There were 1,352 parents –an estimated 5.6 percent of the students’ parents - who responded to
the survey.
In October, the district issued a short survey asking parents/guardians for their opinions
on a number of topics concerning the district and its schools. The survey was available online
from Friday, Oct. 1, through Oct. 18, 2010.
The survey covered a variety of topics and was aligned with district goals, which are
established by the Board of Trustees. The topics include teaching and learning, safety and
wellness, facilities and technology.
The following is a breakdown of the survey results:
 Respondents: There were 1,352 parents – or an estimated 5.6 percent
of the students’ parents - who responded to the survey.
 Parent residency: The largest number (387) had lived in Denton ISD
from 5 - 10 years; 306 lived in Denton ISD for 10 - 20 years, and 276
lived in Denton ISD for 3 – 5 years.
 “I know how to reach my child’s teachers:” 97 percent stated that
they strongly agreed or agreed.
 “School staff members are friendly:” 96 percent stated that they
strongly agreed or agreed.
 In Communicating with Parents: 1,121 parents, or 83 percent of the
respondents, said they get most of their information on their child’s
school from their child(ren). There were 844 who said they received
information from weekly folders /student agendas, and 833 from the
teacher or school staff. There were 754 respondents who said they
received information from Denton ISD’s website and 626 from the
schools’ or teachers’ websites. Only 70 parents said they received
information about their child’s school from news media outlets.
 For the questions at “my child’s school” – more than 90 percent of
the parents responding were highly satisfied or satisfied in most areas.
For example, 92 percent said the school provided feedback on their
child’s performance, 91 percent that the school adequately supervised
students, 82 percent said the school effectively resolved issues, and 84
percent stated that the principal was visible at their child(ren)’s
school. There were 89 percent who said the schools were sensitive to
the needs of a diverse population.
 “Counselor is available to address academics” – 82 percent were
highly satisfied or satisfied.

2.  “School nurse addresses student’s health care” – 87 percent were
highly satisfied or satisfied.
 On Safety and Security, 95 percent were highly satisfied or satisfied
that “My child feels safe at school” and 94 percent her highly satisfied
or satisfied by “My child’s school supports positive behavior.”
 “Curriculum and Instruction that my child receives is
challenging:” 92 percent were highly satisfied or satisfied in all four
core subject areas: English/Language Arts, Math, Science and Social
Studies.
 “How is Denton ISD meeting the needs of your child:” 85 percent
were highly satisfied or satisfied with technology skills; 95 percent
were highly satisfied or satisfied with facilities being well maintained;
71 percent were satisfied with extra-curricular activities.
For more information, contact the Communications Office at (940) 369-0006 or
scox@dentonisd.org.
These results will be posted on dentonisd.org, disseminated to the news media, be
reviewed by the Denton ISD Education Improvement Council (EIC), Campus Leadership Teams
(CLTs), PTAs, and be available to the public on the school web sites, etc.

4. How long have you lived in Denton ISD
450
400
387
350
300
306
250 276
200 216
150 158
100
50
9
0
1-2 years 3-5 years 5-10 years 10-20 years 20+ years No Answer

5. Denton ISD - Parent Survey 2010
100%
90% I know how School staff
to reach my members
80% child's are friendly.
teacher(s)
70%
60%
50%
71% 68%
40%
30%
20%
26% 28%
10%
0% 2% 0% 3% 1%
Strongly Disagree Disagree Agree Strongly Agree

6. How do you get most of your information about your child’s school and
Denton ISD?
1200 1121
1000
833 844
800 754 764
626 651
600
464
400 364
200
70
17
0

7. My child's school:
100%
90%
32%
80% 39% 46% 44%
48% 47% 49% 47% 47% 48%
70%
60%
50% 36%
40% 43% 38%
30% 44% 44% 35% 40% 42% 42% 39%
9%
20%
11% 7%
10% 12% 4% 22%
8% 8% 11% 10% 9% 11% 9%
0% 7% 1% 1% 4% 2% 2% 2%
Highly Satisfied
Satisfied
Not Satisfied
N/A

8. Safety and Security
100%
My child My child's
90% feels safe at school
school supports
80% positive
behavior
70%
60%
57% 57%
50%
40%
30%
38% 37%
20%
10%
4% 0% 6%
0% 1%
N/A Not Satisfied Satsified Highly Satisfied

9. The curriculum and instruction my child receives is
challenging to him/her.
100%
90%
80%
49% 48% 47% 47%
70%
60%
50%
40%
30% 43% 44% 45% 45%
20%
10%
7% 8% 6% 6%
0% 1% 1% 2% 2%
English-Language Mathematics Science Social Studies
Arts
N/A Not Satisfied Satisfied Highly Satisfied

10. How is Denton ISD meeting the needs of your child in the following areas:
100%
90% 18% 23%
31% 34% 28%
80% 37% 40% 35% 42%
47% 16% 51%
70%
4% 30%
60%
50% 37% 46%
46%
40% 46% 16% 37%
48% 43%
30% 45% 62%
10% 44%
20% 5% 11% 3%
10% 31%
10% 8% 18% 14% 19% 16% 19%
7% 7% 9% 4%
0% 2% 2% 1%
Highly Satisfied
Satisfied
Not Satisfied
N/A