The student opinion survey report from Bluffs Middle School summarizes feedback from 549 students on various aspects of their school experience. Overall, students reported positive views of their teachers and feeling safe, respected, and that rules are enforced. However, fewer felt the school is a friendly place or that students respect each other.

1. Bluffs Middle School
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Public STUDENT OPINION SURVEY REPORT
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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
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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).
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Do Not Know”” were not fa ctored in the e calculation oof the score.
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sponses for e each choice in ncluding “Doe es Not
Apply or I Do Not Know w”.
Resp
ponden
nt Demograph
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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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uff Public Scho
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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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