1.
2011
Scott
tsbluff
Public
Schools
www.sbps.net
Pare
ent Opi
inion S
Survey
y Report
School Detail Res
sults –Lake
e Minatare
e Elementary
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
B S f, 1
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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: 40
To
otal Number of Students R
Responded fo
or: 51
Total D
District Enrollment as of Ja
anuary 28, 20
011: 83
Overall Su
urvey Rate of
f Return: 61.45%
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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: 3.57
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. 3.50 20 20 0 0 0
Percent 50.00% 50.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
My child’s school provides a high
quality of educational programs. 3.55 22 18 0 0 0
Percent 55.00% 45.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
I am aware that my school’s goals
for student achievement are in the
areas of reading, writing, and 3.63 25 15 0 0 0
math.
Percent 62.50% 37.50% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
I am comfortable contacting the
school when I have concerns 3.73 29 11 0 0 0
about academics.
Percent 72.50% 27.50% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Learning is engaging for my child. 3.66 25 13 0 0 2
Percent 62.50% 32.50% 0.00% 0.00% 5.00%
Students and teachers regularly
use technology in the classroom. 3.47 18 20 0 0 2
Percent 45.00% 50.00% 0.00% 0.00% 5.00%
Tutoring or extra help from
teachers is easily accessible for 3.56 21 8 3 0 8
my child.
Percent 52.50% 20.00% 7.50% 0.00% 20.00%
I am pleased with the reading
program at my child’s school. 3.71 27 11 0 0 2
Percent 67.50% 27.50% 0.00% 0.00% 5.00%
I am pleased with the math
program at my child’s school. 3.56 22 17 0 0 1
Percent 55.00% 42.50% 0.00% 0.00% 2.50%
I am pleased with the science
program at my child’s school. 3.50 19 19 0 0 2
Percent 47.50% 47.50% 0.00% 0.00% 5.00%
I am pleased with the social
studies program at my child’s 3.50 20 17 1 0 2
school.
Percent 50.00% 42.50% 2.50% 0.00% 5.00%
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5. [PA
ARENT OPIN
NION SURVE Y REPORT] June 23, 20
011
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 3.54 20 14 1 0 5
school.
Percent 50.00% 35.
5 .00% 2.50% 0.00% 12.50%
Technolog is used in a frequent
gy
and meanningful manner to support 3.50 18 18 0 0 4
my child’s learning at s
s school.
Percent 45.00% 45.
4 .00% 0.00% 0.00% 10.00%
Totals 3.57 286 201
2 5 0 28
Percent 55.00% 38.
5 .65% 0.96% 0.00% 5.38%
Cate
egory a
and Ite
em Sco
ores
School Cli
imate:
Average Score of Sch
hool Climate Questions: 3
3.61
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. 3.67 26 13 0 0 1
Percent 65.00% 32.50% 0.00% 0.00% 2.50%
My child feels that school is a safe
place to learn. 3.67 26 13 0 0 1
Percent 65.00% 32.50% 0.00% 0.00% 2.50%
I am comfortable contacting the
school when I have concerns
about school safety or a student 3.71 28 9 1 0 2
behavior.
Percent 70.00% 22.50% 2.50% 0.00% 5.00%
Visitors to the school must check
into the office and sign in. 3.68 26 12 0 0 2
Percent 65.00% 30.00% 0.00% 0.00% 5.00%
The buildings and grounds are
clean and safe. 3.69 27 12 0 0 1
Percent 67.50% 30.00% 0.00% 0.00% 2.50%
Bullying is not tolerated at my
child’s school. 3.63 26 10 2 0 2
Percent 65.00% 25.00% 5.00% 0.00% 5.00%
My child is not personally aware of
the presence of drugs at his/her 3.69 25 11 0 0 4
school.
Percent 62.50% 27.50% 0.00% 0.00% 10.00%
My child is not personally aware of
the presence of alcohol at his/her 3.69 24 11 0 0 5
school.
Percent 60.00% 27.50% 0.00% 0.00% 12.50%
This school promotes respect
among students from various 3.68 26 12 0 0 2
backgrounds.
Percent 65.00% 30.00% 0.00% 0.00% 5.00%
Students in my child’s school are
well behaved, overall. 3.42 17 20 1 0 2
Percent 42.50% 50.00% 2.50% 0.00% 5.00%
The rules are fair. 3.58 24 12 2 0 2
Percent 60.00% 30.00% 5.00% 0.00% 5.00%
Discipline of my child has been
handled fairly. 3.50 18 18 0 0 4
Percent 45.00% 45.00% 0.00% 0.00% 10.00%
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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
Teachers seem to really care
about the students. 3.77 30 9 0 0 1
Percent 75.00% 22.50% 0.00% 0.00% 2.50%
The principal (and assistant
principals) seem to really care 3.77 30 9 0 0 1
about the students.
Percent 75.00% 22.50% 0.00% 0.00% 2.50%
The superintendent and district
administration seem to really care 3.48 18 14 0 1 7
about students.
Percent 45.00% 35.00% 0.00% 2.50% 17.50%
I feel welcome in my child’s
school. 3.68 26 12 0 0 2
Percent 65.00% 30.00% 0.00% 0.00% 5.00%
Bus transportation is safe and
efficient. 3.13 12 14 4 2 8
Percent 30.00% 35.00% 10.00% 5.00% 20.00%
School meals are appealing and
healthy. 3.34 15 21 2 0 2
Percent 37.50% 52.50% 5.00% 0.00% 5.00%
Totals 3.61 424 232 12 3 49
Percent 58.89% 32.22% 1.67% 0.42% 6.81%
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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: 3.54
Average Percentage of Parent Involvement a
and Commu nication Res
sponses:
al Item Score
Individua es:
Does not
Paren
nt Involve
ement School S
Strongly Strongly apply or
y
Ag
gree Disagr
ree
and C
Communi ication Score Agree Disagree I do not
e
know
I am proud to have my child attend 3.50 19 19 0 0 2
Scottsblu Public Scho
uff ools.
Percent 47.50% 47.
4 .50% 0.00% 0.00% 5.00%
I receive a
adequate com mmunication 3.46 21 15 3 0 1
from my c child’s teache
ers
Percent 52.50% 37.
5 .50% 7.50% 0.00% 2.50%
I utilize th school dist rict
he
webpage when I need i information. 2.81 12 12 7 6 3
Percent 30.00% 30.
3 .00% 17.50
0% 15.00%
% 7.50%
When I ha concerns about my
ave
child, I ha support at the school.
ave 3.55 23 16 1 0 0
Percent 57.50% 40.
5 .00% 2.50% 0.00% 0.00%
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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, 3.63 26 13 1 0 0
parent notes, auto-dialer etc.)
Percent 65.00% 32.50% 2.50% 0.00% 0.00%
My child reads (or I read to my
child) on a regular basis. 3.68 27 13 0 0 0
Percent 67.50% 32.50% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
Homework is meaningful and
adequate. 3.50 22 17 0 1 0
Percent 55.00% 42.50% 0.00% 2.50% 0.00%
I am aware of what my child’s
homework is each day. 3.48 22 16 1 1 0
Percent 55.00% 40.00% 2.50% 2.50% 0.00%
I am provided adequate
opportunities to volunteer at 3.50 21 15 2 0 2
school.
Percent 52.50% 37.50% 5.00% 0.00% 5.00%
I attend special programs and
events at my child’s school. 3.65 26 14 0 0 0
Percent 65.00% 35.00% 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%
My student’s graduation from high
3.92 35 3 0 0 2
school is important to my family.
Percent 87.50% 7.50% 0.00% 0.00% 5.00%
I am treated courteously by school
3.92 36 3 0 0 1
office personnel.
Percent 90.00% 7.50% 0.00% 0.00% 2.50%
I am treated courteously by district
office personnel. 3.60 19 10 1 0 10
Percent 47.50% 25.00% 2.50% 0.00% 25.00%
I understand how and why
decisions are made at my school 3.37 15 18 2 0 5
and within the school district.
Percent 37.50% 45.00% 5.00% 0.00% 12.50%
My child has access to a
computer and the Internet at 3.55 25 11 0 2 2
home.
Percent 62.50% 27.50% 0.00% 5.00% 5.00%
Totals 3.54 349 195 18 10 28
Percent 58.17% 32.50% 3.00% 1.67% 4.67%
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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: 3.45
Average Overall Scho
ool Quality R
Responses:
SCO
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
0
mpprice@sbps s.net • www
w.sbps.net
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uff Public Scho
ools | www.s
sbps.net 9