1. Bluffs Middle School
Sco sbluff
Public STUDENT OPINION SURVEY REPORT
Schools
SCOTTSBLUFF PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Prepared by: Melissa Price,
Communication Production Specialist
2601 Broadway Scottsbluff, NE 69361 •
Phone: 308-635-6200
mprice@sbps.net • www.sbps.net

2. [STU
UDENT OPIN
NION SURVE Y REPORT] Bluffs Midd
dle School
Unde
erstand
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he Data
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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
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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
ponden
nt Demograph
hics
Total Num
mber of Surve
eys Submitted
d: 549
ary 28, 2011:
Total District Enrollment as of Janua 589
Overall Su
urvey Rate of
f Return: 93.21%
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3. [STU
UDENT OPIN
NION SURVE Y REPORT] Bluffs Midd
dle School
Indiv
vidual Item Scores
Strongl
ly Strong
gly Noo
Question
Q Score Agree
e Disagre
ee
Agreee Disagre
ee Response
I like this s
school. 3.26 199 307 30 12 1
Percent %
36.25% 55.92%
% 5.46%
% 2.19%
% 0.18
8%
ers care about m
My teache me. 3.27 198 304 42 5 0
Percent %
36.07% 55.37%
% 7.65%
% 0.91%
% 0.00
0%
est effort into m
I put my be my
school work. 3.27 195 312 39 3 0
Percent 35.52%
% 56.83%
% 7.10%
% 0.55%
% 0.00
0%
I know how w I am suppose
ed
to act at sc
chool.
3.62 355 177 15 1 1
Percent 64.66%
% 32.24%
% 2.73%
% 0.18%
% 0.18
8%
I like how my classrooms
s
and schoo ol look.
3.46 287 224 29 5 4
Percent 52.28%
% 40.80%
% 5.28%
% 0.91%
% 0.73
3%
This schoo
ol is a friendly
place. 2.84 90 305 127 26 1
Percent 16.39%
% 55.56%
% 23.13%
% 4.74%
% 0.18
8%
My teacheers make learni ng
fun and interesting. 3.01 121 325 79 18 6
Percent 22.04%
% 59.20%
% 14.39%
% 3.28%
% 1.09
9%
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4. [STUDENT OPINION SURVEY REPORT] Bluffs Middle School
Strongly Strongly No
Question Score Agree Disagree
Agree Disagree Response
I know I can ask the
principal or assistant 3.04 181 234 101 30 3
principal for help.
Percent 32.97% 42.62% 18.40% 5.46% 0.55%
Most of my teachers and
other adults I know at 3.22 184 305 53 6 1
school respect me.
Percent 33.52% 55.56% 9.65% 1.09% 0.18%
I feel safe around the
school. 3.16 188 281 62 18 0
Percent 34.24% 51.18% 11.29% 3.28% 0.00%
Students who break the
rules get in trouble. 3.18 228 209 88 21 3
Percent 41.53% 38.07% 16.03% 3.83% 0.55%
Students in this school 2.38 34 209 232 70 4
show respect for each other.
Percent 6.19% 38.07% 42.26% 12.75% 0.73%
I see the principal all
around the school. 3.26 219 260 60 8 2
Percent 39.89% 47.36% 10.93% 1.46% 0.36%
My teachers help me when I
don’t understand. 3.39 243 276 24 4 2
Percent 44.26% 50.27% 4.37% 0.73% 0.36%
My teachers really listen to
what I have to say. 3.11 160 297 82 8 2
Percent 29.14% 54.10% 14.94% 1.46% 0.36%
I am respected at school. 3.06 142 313 73 18 3
Percent 25.87% 57.01% 13.30% 3.28% 0.55%
I feel safe in my classes. 3.31 218 285 33 8 5
Percent 39.71% 51.91% 6.01% 1.46% 0.91%
I get along well with others
in the school.
3.25 220 250 69 7 3
Percent 40.07% 45.54% 12.57% 1.28% 0.55%
What I am learning in
school will help me in the 3.50 306 213 24 4 2
future.
Percent 55.74% 38.80% 4.37% 0.73% 0.36%
My teachers want me to do
my best. 3.63 358 178 10 1 2
Percent 65.21% 32.42% 1.82% 0.18% 0.36%
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5. [STUDENT OPINION SURVEY REPORT] Bluffs Middle School
I am learning and
developing skills in math. 3.49 312 197 26 10 4
Percent 56.83% 35.88% 4.74% 1.82% 0.73%
I am learning and
developing skills in reading 3.44 283 226 29 6 5
and writing.
Percent 51.55% 41.17% 5.28% 1.09% 0.91%
I am learning and
developing skills in music. 3.28 272 170 67 28 12
Percent 49.54% 30.97% 12.20% 5.10% 2.19%
I am learning and
developing skills in art. 3.14 221 204 84 30 10
Percent 40.26% 37.16% 15.30% 5.46% 1.82%
I am learning and
developing skills in P.E. 3.45 301 199 37 9 3
Percent 54.83% 36.25% 6.74% 1.64% 0.55%
I am learning and
developing skills in social 3.50 302 212 25 3 7
studies.
Percent 55.01% 38.62% 4.55% 0.55% 1.28%
I am learning and 3.50 311 207 19 10 2
developing skills in science.
Percent 56.65% 37.70% 3.46% 1.82% 0.36%
I and developing skills in
the school library. 3.03 164 267 85 30 3
Percent 29.87% 48.63% 15.48% 5.46% 0.55%
Students who make good
choices are rewarded. 3.02 163 260 94 28 4
Percent 29.69% 47.36% 17.12% 5.10% 0.73%
I am able to study and work
in my classrooms. 3.24 186 305 48 5 5
Percent 33.88% 55.56% 8.74% 0.91% 0.91%
I feel that my things left at
school are safe. 2.97 155 252 97 36 9
Percent 28.23% 45.90% 17.67% 6.56% 1.64%
My teachers have extra
work to do for students who
want to learn more about 2.88 129 249 144 24 3
something.
Percent 23.50% 45.36% 26.23% 4.37% 0.55%
The work in my classes
really makes me think. 3.15 168 301 70 8 2
Percent 30.60% 54.83% 12.75% 1.46% 0.36%
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6. [STUDENT OPINION SURVEY REPORT] Bluffs Middle School
Strongly Strongly No
Question Score Agree Disagree
Agree Disagree Response
My teachers treat me fairly. 3.20 196 274 67 10 2
Percent 35.70% 49.91% 12.20% 1.82% 0.36%
I feel that I belong at this
school. 3.21 211 265 49 23 1
Percent 38.43% 48.27% 8.93% 4.19% 0.18%
The rules at this school
have to be followed. 3.37 269 226 41 12 1
Percent 49.00% 41.17% 7.47% 2.19% 0.18%
My classes are fun. 2.98 116 311 82 21 19
Percent 21.13% 56.65% 14.94% 3.83% 3.46%
I like the assemblies, field
trips, sports, and other 3.63 368 143 17 7 14
extra things at this school.
Percent 67.03% 26.05% 3.10% 1.28% 2.55%
My teachers like their work.
They like to teach. 3.33 220 277 35 4 13
Percent 40.07% 50.46% 6.38% 0.73% 2.37%
I can do the work my
teachers ask me to do if I 3.50 280 245 9 1 14
try.
Percent 51.00% 44.63% 1.64% 0.18% 2.55%
I can talk to my teachers
about private things. 2.73 126 200 151 59 13
Percent 22.95% 36.43% 27.50% 10.75% 2.37%
When I work hard in school,
I do a better job. 3.57 321 200 13 1 14
Percent 58.47% 36.43% 2.37% 0.18% 2.55%
I think it is important to 3.45 286 217 26 8 12
obey class and school rules.
Percent 52.09% 39.53% 4.74% 1.46% 2.19%
My teachers believe that I
can learn. 3.51 298 219 16 3 13
Percent 54.28% 39.89% 2.91% 0.55% 2.37%
I get recognized when I do
the right things. 2.91 150 217 133 32 17
Percent 27.32% 39.53% 24.23% 5.83% 3.10%
Other students and teachers
like my ideas. 2.86 93 300 114 28 14
Percent 16.94% 54.64% 20.77% 5.10% 2.55%
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7. [STUDENT OPINION SURVEY REPORT] Bluffs Middle School
Strongly Strongly No
Question Score Agree Disagree
Agree Disagree Response
This school is a good place
for me to learn. 3.32 225 268 32 10 14
Percent 40.98% 48.82% 5.83% 1.82% 2.55%
I like most of the grownups
at this school. 3.19 195 268 50 22 14
Percent 35.52% 48.82% 9.11% 4.01% 2.55%
SCOTTSBLUFF PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Prepared by: Melissa Price,
Communication Production Specialist
2601 Broadway Scottsbluff, NE 69361 •
Phone: 308-635-6200
mprice@sbps.net • www.sbps.net
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