1.
2011
Scott
tsbluff
Public
Schools
www.sbps.net
Pare
ent Opi
inion S
Survey
y Report
Schoo
ol Detail Results –Lon
ngfellow E
Elementary
y
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: 221
To
otal Number of Students R
Responded fo
or: 285
Total D
District Enrollment as of Ja
anuary 28, 20
011: 363
Overall Su
urvey Rate of
f Return: 78.51%
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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: 3.33
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. 3.18 61 140 18 2 0
Percent 27.60% 63.35% 8.14% 0.90% 0.00%
My child’s school provides a high
quality of educational programs. 3.33 83 125 9 1 3
Percent 37.56% 56.56% 4.07% 0.45% 1.36%
I am aware that my school’s goals
for student achievement are in the
areas of reading, writing, and 3.46 112 99 8 1 1
math.
Percent 50.68% 44.80% 3.62% 0.45% 0.45%
I am comfortable contacting the
school when I have concerns 3.52 124 90 5 2 0
about academics.
Percent 56.11% 40.72% 2.26% 0.90% 0.00%
Learning is engaging for my child. 3.39 101 104 11 2 3
Percent 45.70% 47.06% 4.98% 0.90% 1.36%
Students and teachers regularly
use technology in the classroom. 3.43 99 110 3 2 7
Percent 44.80% 49.77% 1.36% 0.90% 3.17%
Tutoring or extra help from
teachers is easily accessible for 3.22 68 97 17 5 34
my child.
Percent 30.77% 43.89% 7.69% 2.26% 15.38%
I am pleased with the reading
program at my child’s school. 3.30 85 119 13 3 1
Percent 38.46% 53.85% 5.88% 1.36% 0.45%
I am pleased with the math
program at my child’s school. 3.29 80 122 15 1 3
Percent 36.20% 55.20% 6.79% 0.45% 1.36%
I am pleased with the science
program at my child’s school. 3.30 73 126 11 0 11
Percent 33.03% 57.01% 4.98% 0.00% 4.98%
I am pleased with the social
studies program at my child’s 3.28 71 125 11 1 13
school.
Percent 32.13% 56.56% 4.98% 0.45% 5.88%
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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 3.22 65 106
1 15 4 31
school.
Percent 29.41% 47.
2 .96% 6.79% 1.81% 14.03%
Technolog is used in a frequent
gy
and meanningful manner to support 3.33 81 118
1 7 3 12
my child’s learning at s
s school.
Percent 36.65% 53.
3 .39% 3.17% 1.36% 5.43%
Totals 3.33 1103 14
481 1433 27 119
Percent 38.39% 51.
3 .55% 4.98% 0.94% 4.14%
Cate
egory a
and Ite
em Sco
ores
School Cli
imate:
Average Score of Sch
hool Climate Questions: 3
3.34
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. 3.33 89 115 13 2 2
Percent 40.27% 52.04% 5.88% 0.90% 0.90%
My child feels that school is a safe
place to learn. 3.40 102 106 11 1 1
Percent 46.15% 47.96% 4.98% 0.45% 0.45%
I am comfortable contacting the
school when I have concerns
about school safety or a student 3.50 120 90 7 2 2
behavior.
Percent 54.30% 40.72% 3.17% 0.90% 0.90%
Visitors to the school must check
into the office and sign in. 3.65 143 76 1 1
Percent 64.71% 34.39% 0.45% 0.00% 0.45%
The buildings and grounds are
clean and safe. 3.55 124 89 5 3
Percent 56.11% 40.27% 2.26% 0.00% 1.36%
Bullying is not tolerated at my
child’s school. 3.37 98 97 9 6 11
Percent 44.34% 43.89% 4.07% 2.71% 4.98%
My child is not personally aware of
the presence of drugs at his/her 3.52 116 87 7 0 11
school.
Percent 52.49% 39.37% 3.17% 0.00% 4.98%
My child is not personally aware of
the presence of alcohol at his/her 3.52 118 86 6 1 10
school.
Percent 53.39% 38.91% 2.71% 0.45% 4.52%
This school promotes respect
among students from various 3.42 104 103 8 2 4
backgrounds.
Percent 47.06% 46.61% 3.62% 0.90% 1.81%
Students in my child’s school are
well behaved, overall. 3.07 53 133 24 7 4
Percent 23.98% 60.18% 10.86% 3.17% 1.81%
The rules are fair. 3.32 83 120 12 1 5
Percent 37.56% 54.30% 5.43% 0.45% 2.26%
Discipline of my child has been
handled fairly. 3.32 80 117 7 3 14
Percent 36.20% 52.94% 3.17% 1.36% 6.33%
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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. 3.44 106 102 8 1 4
Percent 47.96% 46.15% 3.62% 0.45% 1.81%
The principal (and assistant
principals) seem to really care 3.59 133 83 2 1 2
about the students.
Percent 60.18% 37.56% 0.90% 0.45% 0.90%
The superintendent and district
administration seem to really care 3.34 78 102 8 3 30
about students.
Percent 35.29% 46.15% 3.62% 1.36% 13.57%
I feel welcome in my child’s
school. 3.57 132 84 1 3 1
Percent 59.73% 38.01% 0.45% 1.36% 0.45%
Bus transportation is safe and
efficient. 3.37 29 35 4 0 153
Percent 13.12% 15.84% 1.81% 0.00% 69.23%
School meals are appealing and
healthy. 3.04 61 115 24 14 7
Percent 27.60% 52.04% 10.86% 6.33% 3.17%
Totals 3.41 1769 1740 157 47 265
Percent 44.47% 43.74% 3.95% 1.18% 6.66%
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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: 3.47
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
Ag
gree Disagr
ree
and C
Communi ication Score Agree Disagree I do not
e
know
I am proud to have my child attend 3.50 113 99
9 3 1 5
Scottsblu Public Scho
uff ools.
Percent 51.13% 44.
5 .80% 1.36% 0.45% 2.26%
I receive a
adequate com mmunication 3.44 107 102
1 7 2 3
from my c child’s teache
ers
Percent 48.42% 46.
4 .15% 3.17% 0.90% 1.36%
I utilize th school dist rict
he
webpage when I need i information. 3.22 72 101
1 20 4 24
Percent 32.58% 45.
3 .70% 9.05% 1.81% 10.86%
When I ha concerns about my
ave
child, I ha support at the school.
ave 3.43 101 110
1 6 1 3
Percent 45.70% 49.
4 .77% 2.71% 0.45% 1.36%
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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, 3.43 104 107 9 1
parent notes, auto-dialer etc.)
Percent 47.06% 48.42% 4.07% 0.00% 0.45%
My child reads (or I read to my
child) on a regular basis. 3.53 124 86 6 1 4
Percent 56.11% 38.91% 2.71% 0.45% 1.81%
Homework is meaningful and
adequate. 3.30 86 113 17 2 3
Percent 38.91% 51.13% 7.69% 0.90% 1.36%
I am aware of what my child’s
homework is each day. 3.32 92 105 19 2 3
Percent 41.63% 47.51% 8.60% 0.90% 1.36%
I am provided adequate
opportunities to volunteer at 3.38 90 111 8 1 11
school.
Percent 40.72% 50.23% 3.62% 0.45% 4.98%
I attend special programs and
events at my child’s school. 3.60 133 82 3 3
Percent 60.18% 37.10% 1.36% 0.00% 1.36%
My student’s graduation from high 3.86 185 31 5
school is important to my family.
Percent 83.71% 14.03% 0.00% 0.00% 2.26%
I am treated courteously by school
office personnel. 3.67 152 64 4 1
Percent 68.78% 28.96% 1.81% 0.00% 0.45%
I am treated courteously by district
office personnel. 3.47 91 87 3 1 39
Percent 41.18% 39.37% 1.36% 0.45% 17.65%
I understand how and why
decisions are made at my school 3.32 86 104 14 3 14
and within the school district.
Percent 38.91% 47.06% 6.33% 1.36% 6.33%
My child has access to a
computer and the Internet at 3.55 128 66 9 3 15
home.
Percent 57.92% 29.86% 4.07% 1.36% 6.79%
Totals 3.47 1664 1368 128 21 134
Percent 50.20% 41.27% 3.86% 0.63% 4.04%
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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: 3.08
Average Overall Scho
ool Quality R
Responses:
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OTTSBLUF PUBLIC SCHOOL
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Prepared by: Melis Price, Communic
d ssa C cation Prod
duction Sp
pecialist
2601 Broadway Scottsbluf NE 6936 • Phone: 308-635-6
B ff, 61 6200
mpprice@sbp
ps.net • ww
ww.sbps.neet
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uff Public Scho
ools | www.s
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