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DATA BRIEF
Findings from the
2015 School Climate Survey
BRANDYWINE ES
Prepared by
Carole Portas Keane, Ph.D.
Mary Kuyateh
Division of Teaching and Learning
DEPARTMENT OF TESTING, RESEARCH, and EVALUATION
Phone: 301-780-6807
Kevin Maxwell, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer
Shawn Joseph, Ed.D., Deputy Superintendent for Teaching and Learning
Yakoubou Ousmanou, Executive Director, Testing, Research, and Evaluation
Kola K. Sunmonu, Ph.D., Director of Research and Evaluation
BOARD OF EDUCATION: Segun C. Eubanks, Ed.D., Chair ● Carolyn M. Boston, Vice Chair ● Beverly Anderson, Ph.D. ●
Edward Burroughs, III ● Zabrina Epps, M.P.M. ● Patricia Eubanks ● Lupi Quinteros-Grady ● Dinora A. Hernandez, Esq. ●
Verjeana M. Jacobs, Esq. ● Curtis Valentine, M.P.P. ● Sonya Williams ● Ava Taylor, Student Member ●
Kevin Maxwell, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer and Secretary/Treasurer
January 2016 © Prince George's County Public Schools
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Contents
LIST OF TABLES .............................................................................................................................. II
LIST OF FIGURES ............................................................................................................................ II
I. INTRODUCTION .......................................................................................................................... III
II. HOW TO INTERPRET THE DATA ................................................................................................1
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List of Tables
TABLE 1–DESCRIPTION OF THE SUBSCALES OF THE PGCPS 2015 SCHOOL CLIMATE SURVEY INSTRUMENT ................. III
TABLE 2–SUMMARY OF STUDENT AND PARENT SAMPLES AND SURVEY RESPONSE RATES ........................................... 2
TABLE 3–PERCENT OF STAKEHOLDERS WITH POSITIVE PERCEPTIONS BY SCHOOL CLIMATE SUB-SCALE, SY2015 ....... 2
TABLE 4–ITEM SUMMARY, PERCENT WITH POSITIVE PERCEPTIONS, STUDENTS ............................................................ 6
TABLE 5–ITEM SUMMARY, PERCENT WITH POSITIVE PERCEPTIONS, PARENTS .............................................................. 8
TABLE 6–ITEM RESPONSE DISTRIBUTION, STUDENTS .................................................................................................. 11
TABLE 7–ITEM RESPONSE DISTRIBUTION, PARENTS .................................................................................................... 14
List of Figures
FIGURE 1–PERCENT OF RESPONDENTS EXPRESSING POSITIVE PERCEPTION OF PGCPS SCHOOLS, BY SUBSCALE OF
SCHOOL CLIMATE ......................................................................................................................................... 3
FIGURE 2–PERCENT OF STUDENT RESPONDENTS EXPRESSING POSITIVE PERCEPTION OF PGCPS SCHOOLS, BY
SUBSCALE OF SCHOOL CLIMATE ................................................................................................................... 4
FIGURE 3–PERCENT OF PARENT RESPONDENTS EXPRESSING POSITIVE PERCEPTION OF PGCPS SCHOOLS, BY
SUBSCALE OF SCHOOL CLIMATE ................................................................................................................... 5
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Findings from the 2015 School Climate Survey–
Results for BRANDYWINE ES
I. INTRODUCTION
In the spring of 2015 the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) Department of
Research and Evaluation (DRE) surveyed students and parents to determine how they feel
about different aspects of their schools. The survey measures 10 key characteristics found to
be related to school climate (see Table 1).
Table 1–Description of the Subscales of the PGCPS 2015 School Climate Survey Instrument
Name of Subscale Primary Focus (Underlying Theme) of Subscale
Effective Instructional Leadership
Principal communicates his/her vision/goals to all stakeholders and
he/she is knowledgeable about and supports/promotes best practices
to advance student learning
Sense of Shared Mission
All stakeholders believe in the school’s mission, have a sense of
shared ownership for student success, and participate in activities to
support the school’s mission
Effective Teaching
Teachers in the school are experts in the subjects they teach and
utilize effective instructional strategies/approaches to ensure
students learn the content being taught.
Challenging and Relevant Curriculum
The curriculum offered in the school is sufficiently challenging,
varied to meet the needs/interests of all students, and relevant to the
needs of the 21st century.
High Expectations for All Students All students are expected to achieve at high levels regardless of
gender, race, ethnicity, and/or socio-economic status.
Positive and Nurturing Environment
Principal, teachers, and students in the school are respectful and
supportive of each other and students’ successes are rewarded and
publicly recognized.
Effective Plant Operations
The school buildings and grounds are well-maintained, equipment is
up-to-date and functional, and adequate resources are available to
support teaching and learning.
Safety and Discipline All stakeholders feel safe in the school and school’s disciplinary
procedures are enforced fairly.
Meaningful Use of Data Student achievement and other type of data are readily available and
teachers routinely use them to inform what and how they teach.
Parental Involvement Parents of students in the school are engaged in their children’s
education and actively support the learning goals for their children.
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II. HOW TO INTERPRET THE DATA
A step-by step guide to interpret the data for each table and figure is provided below:
Table 2 provides a summary of the number of students and parents who participated in the 2015 School Climate Survey. Each stakeholder group–students and parents–is listed in the first column, which also indicates the different subsets of data–your individual school, and all elementary schools in the district. This allows you to see how your school compares to the average elementary school. The second column (Sample) indicates the total number of individuals who were invited to participate in the survey. The third column (Number of Respondents) indicates the number of participants that responded to the survey. The fourth column (Response Rate) is expressed as the percentage of the participants who responded to the survey (Number of Respondents divided by Sample and multiplied by 100).
Table 3 provides the percentage of respondents who expressed positive feelings about each of the characteristics of effective schools. The first column lists the key characteristics of effective schools measured by this survey (i.e., Effective Instructional Leadership, Sense of Shared Mission, Effective Teaching, etc.) and a composite measure of all of the key characteristics. The remaining columns represent each stakeholder group, and allow you to compare your school’s results with the results from all elementary schools in PGCPS for SY2015.
Figures 1 to 3 are graphic illustrations of the data presented in Table 3. Each figure represents two columns of data in Table 3. For example, Figure 1 represents columns two and three of the data in Table 3, the percentage of all respondents expressing positive perceptions of the characteristics of effective schools. Figure 2 represents the fourth and fifth columns of data–student perceptions of each characteristic. Figure 3 represents the perceptions of parents.
Tables 4-5 provide the percentage of respondents who expressed positive feelings (i.e., strongly agree/agree) about each item in the survey. Table 4 shows the student results, and Table 5 displays the parent results. The first column lists the items to which participants were asked to respond. The second column (Number Responding) indicates the number of individuals who responded to each item. The third column represents the percent of participants who expressed positive feelings about each item.
Tables 6-7 are the item response tables for each of the stakeholder groups for your school. Table 7 shows the student results and Table 8 displays the parent results. The first column lists the items to which participants were asked to respond. The columns to the right show the number of respondents for each item and the distribution of their responses.
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Table 2–Summary of Student and Parent Samples and Survey Response Rates
Sample Size # of
Respondents Response Rate
Students
BRANDYWINE ES 145 137 94.5%
All Elementary Schools 17,086 14,593 85.4%
Parents
BRANDYWINE ES 202 17 8.4%
All Elementary Schools 30,605 2,944 9.6%
Table 3–Percent of Stakeholders with Positive Perceptions by School Climate Sub-scale, SY2015
Subscale
All Respondents STUDENTS PARENTS
Brandywine
ES
All
Elementary
Schools
Brandywine
ES
All
Elementary
Schools
Brandywine
ES
All
Elementary
Schools
Overall Climate (All Subscales Combined)
78.3% 81.2% 77.0% 79.9% 88.8% 87.5%
Effective Leadership 87.1% 86.2% N/A N/A 87.1% 86.2%
Sense of Shared Mission 87.1% 87.6% N/A N/A 87.1% 87.6%
Effective Teaching 84.0% 86.6% 84.1% 86.4% 83.3% 88.0%
Challenging and Relevant Curriculum
87.1% 84.8% 86.9% 84.2% 88.2% 88.1%
High Expectations for All Students
93.5% 92.3% 94.9% 94.3% 82.4% 82.1%
Positive and Nurturing Environment
79.7% 83.4% 77.9% 81.8% 94.7% 91.3%
Effective Plant Operations
63.5% 70.2% 61.7% 67.8% 76.5% 81.8%
Safety and Discipline 70.3% 75.7% 66.8% 73.0% 98.0% 89.4%
Meaningful Use of Data 79.7% 83.2% 79.6% 82.9% 80.4% 84.7%
Parental Involvement 84.6% 85.1% 83.2% 84.4% 96.5% 88.5%
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Figure 1–Percent of Respondents Expressing Positive Perception of PGCPS Schools, by Subscale of School Climate
81.2%
86.2% 87.6%
86.6% 84.8%
92.3%
83.4%
70.2%
75.7%
83.2% 85.1%
78.3%
87.1% 87.1%
84.0%
87.1%
93.5%
79.7%
63.5%
70.3%
79.7%
84.6%
0.0%
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
Perception of SchoolClimate
Perception ofEffective Leadership
Perception of Senseof Shared Mission
Perception ofEffective Teaching
Perception ofRelevant andChallengingCurriculum
Perception of HighExpectations for All
Students
Perception ofPositive and
NurturingEnvironment
Perception ofEffective Plant
Operations
Perception of Safetyand Discipline
Perception ofMeaningful Use of
Data
Perception ofParental Engagement
All Elementary Schools Brandywine ES
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Figure 2–Percent of Student Respondents Expressing Positive Perception of PGCPS Schools, by Subscale of School Climate
79.9%
86.4% 84.2%
94.3%
81.8%
67.8%
73.0%
82.9% 84.4%
77.0%
84.1%
86.9%
94.9%
77.9%
61.7%
66.8%
79.6%
83.2%
0.0%
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
Perception of SchoolClimate
Perception of EffectiveTeaching
Perception of Relevantand Challenging
Curriculum
Perception of HighExpectations for All
Students
Perception of Positive andNurturing Environment
Perception of EffectivePlant Operations
Perception of Safety andDiscipline
Perception of MeaningfulUse of Data
Perception of ParentalEngagement
All Elementary Schools Brandywine ES
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Figure 3–Percent of Parent Respondents Expressing Positive Perception of PGCPS Schools, by Subscale of School Climate
87.5% 86.2%
87.6% 88.0% 88.1%
82.1%
91.3%
81.8%
89.4%
84.7%
88.5% 88.8% 87.1% 87.1%
83.3%
88.2%
82.4%
94.7%
76.5%
98.0%
80.4%
96.5%
0.0%
20.0%
40.0%
60.0%
80.0%
100.0%
Perception of SchoolClimate
Perception ofEffective Leadership
Perception of Senseof Shared Mission
Perception ofEffective Teaching
Perception ofRelevant andChallengingCurriculum
Perception of HighExpectations for All
Students
Perception ofPositive and
NurturingEnvironment
Perception ofEffective Plant
Operations
Perception of Safetyand Discipline
Perception ofMeaningful Use of
Data
Perception ofParental Engagement
All Elementary Schools Brandywine ES
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Table 4–Item Summary, Percent with Positive Perceptions, Students
Students
Key Constructs of the Survey Number
Responding
Percent
Responding
Positively Survey Items
Effective Teaching
1. I think my teacher likes teaching my class. 136 87.5%
2. My teacher helps students do their best. 136 95.6%
3. My teacher makes our classes interesting. 135 83.7%
4. My teacher gives me individual attention when I need it. 134 67.2%
5. My teacher explains each lesson in a number of ways. 132 83.3%
6. My teacher makes learning fun. 134 79.1%
7. My teacher explains why the subjects we are learning are important. 136 85.3%
8. My teacher asks questions to make sure we understand what is being
taught. 134 90.3%
Relevant and Challenging Curriculum
9. I learn a lot in school every day. 134 91.0%
10. The math that I learn in school is useful in everyday life. 134 85.8%
11. I do science experiments in school. 135 93.3%
12. What I learn in science helps me understand things in nature and the real
world. 135 88.9%
13. I look forward to learning new things in school every day. 135 85.9%
14. Books we use in reading are interesting. 136 74.3%
High Expectations for all Students
15. My teacher expects me to make good grades. 135 96.3%
16. All students are expected to do well in their classes. 136 92.6%
Positive and Nurturing Environment
17. My teacher cares about me. 132 81.1%
18. My school principal cares about all the students in the school. 132 92.4%
19. I like going to school here. 134 70.9%
20. If I had a problem, I know there is at least one adult in this school who
would help me. 136 89.0%
21. Teachers treat students with respect. 134 78.4%
22. Students show respect for the teachers in this school. 134 46.3%
23. My teacher often says positive things to me. 136 79.4%
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Students
Key Constructs of the Survey Number
Responding
Percent
Responding
Positively Survey Items
24. My school principal takes time to talk to students. 135 83.7%
25. I feel like I am an important part of the school community. 136 61.0%
26. The principal often greets students when we are arriving for the day. 136 85.3%
27. Students in this school are rewarded or recognized publicly for good
behavior. 135 83.0%
28. Students in this school are rewarded or recognized publicly for
academic success. 134 85.8%
Effective Plant Operations
29. My school is clean. 133 54.9%
30. The bathroom at my school is clean. 133 24.1%
31. The school books we use are in good condition. 133 63.9%
32. Our school library has a lot of books that interest me. 131 68.7%
33. My school is equipped with up-to-date technology. 133 62.4%
Safety and Discipline
34. I feel safe when I am in school. 134 70.1%
35. Students in my class listen to the teacher. 136 39.7%
36. I have NOT been bullied by anyone at this school. 136 59.6%
37. This school is a safe place to be. 135 73.3%
38. I have NOT been afraid of anyone in this school. 134 80.6%
Meaningful Use of Data
39. My teacher helps me understand why I got something wrong on a test. 133 75.9%
40. My teacher makes comments on my homework to help me improve. 135 79.3%
41. My teacher talks to me about my grades. 135 63.7%
42. My teacher usually explains how to correct items I got wrong on my
homework. 135 78.5%
Parental Engagement
43. My parents make sure I do my homework everyday. 135 91.1%
44. My parents check my homework everyday. 136 75.7%
45. My parents ask me about what happened in school everyday. 136 79.4%
46. My parents make sure I am on time for school each day. 135 91.9%
47. I know my parents talk to my teacher sometimes. 135 73.3%
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Table 5–Item Summary, Percent with Positive Perceptions, Parents
Parents
Key Constructs of the Survey Number
Responding
Percent
Responding
Positively Survey Items
Effective Instructional Leadership
1. I believe that my child's principal is leading this school in the right
direction. 17 88.2%
2. The principal communicates with parents in a variety of ways. 17 88.2%
3. I trust the principal to make decisions that are in the best interest of the
students. 17 88.2%
4. The principal or assistant principal is usually available to parents when
needed. 17 82.4%
5. I believe that my child's principal knows how to effectively implement
plans to improve student success. 17 88.2%
Sense of Shared Mission
6. I support the plan the school has for student success. 17 76.5%
7. I am proud that my child is a student at this school. 17 70.6%
8. I believe everyone in the school community works together to help
students succeed. 17 88.2%
9. I believe parents play an important role in the school's success. 17 100.0%
10. Parents in this school usually volunteer to support school activities. 17 100.0%
Effective Teaching
11. I believe my child's teachers are very knowledgeable in the subjects
they teach. 17 82.4%
12. My child receives meaningful homework assignments on a regular
basis. 17 88.2%
13. My child's teachers will provide individual attention to help him/her if
needed. 17 76.5%
14. My child seems to like most of his/her teachers. 17 88.2%
15. I believe my child's teachers keep the students interested in the subjects
they are teaching. 17 82.4%
16. The teachers my child has are fully preparing him/her for promotion to
the next grade level. 17 82.4%
Relevant and Challenging Curriculum
17. I believe the school's curriculum is challenging enough for my child. 17 88.2%
18. The subjects that my child studies are important for his/her overall 17 94.1%
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Parents
Key Constructs of the Survey Number
Responding
Percent
Responding
Positively Survey Items
development.
19. The education my child is receiving at this school will help him/her
meet the challenges of the 21st century. 17 88.2%
20. Classes available in this school prepare my child to take higher level
courses. 17 82.4%
21. My child has access to a challenging curriculum. 17 88.2%
22. My child has opportunities to take higher level classes or complete extra
work that is beyond his/her current grade level. 17 88.2%
High Expectations for All Students
23. My child's teacher(s) believes in his/her ability to learn what is being
taught. 17 94.1%
24. The students at this school are expected to be able to get into college
when the time comes. 15 66.7%
Positive and Nurturing Environment
25. I believe the teachers at this school care about my child as a person. 17 88.2%
26. I believe this school values the contributions and efforts of parents. 17 100.0%
27. School staff treats me with respect. 17 88.2%
28. The principal cares about all the students in the school. 17 100.0%
29. My child has made friends at this school. 17 100.0%
30. If my child had a problem, I am confident there is at least one adult at
the school who would help him/her. 17 100.0%
31. Student successes are celebrated by the school community. 17 88.2%
32. Students are rewarded or recognized publicly for good behavior. 17 88.2%
33. Students in this school are rewarded or recognized publicly for
academic success. 17 100.0%
34. My child's school encourages students to develop good character traits. 17 94.1%
Effective Plant Operations
35. My child's school is clean. 17 88.2%
36. My child's school is well-maintained. 17 82.4%
37. The grounds around my child's school look nice. 17 88.2%
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Parents
Key Constructs of the Survey Number
Responding
Percent
Responding
Positively Survey Items
38. My child's school is equipped with up-to-date technology. 17 70.6%
39. The physical facilities of my child's school are attractive and modern. 17 52.9%
Safety and Discipline
40. I am confident that my child is safe while he/she is in school. 17 100.0%
41. As far as I know, my child has NOT been a target of a bully at this
school. 17 88.2%
42. My child has NOT indicated to me that he/she is afraid too to school. 17 100.0%
43. The school's discipline policy is enforced fairly. 17 100.0%
44. As far as I know, physical altercations among students are NOT
common at this school. 17 100.0%
45. As far as I know, gang membership/activity is NOT a problem at this
school. 17 100.0%
Meaningful Use of Data
46. I am kept aware of my child's progress. 17 82.4%
47. My child's report cards are detailed enough to help me understand
specific areas with which he/she needs help. 17 82.4%
48. The tests my child takes accurately measure what he/she has learned. 17 76.5%
Parental Engagement
49. I make sure my child does his/her homework. 17 94.1%
50. I make sure my child is on time for school each day. 17 100.0%
51. I know how to use the district's website to obtain my child's academic
and attendance information. 16 100.0%
52. I regularly check my child's information, such as grades and attendance,
using SchoolMAX/the Parent Portal. 16 87.5%
53. My child's school has accurate contact information for me. 17 100.0%
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Table 6–Item Response Distribution, Students
Students
Key Constructs of the Survey Number
Responding
Mostly
Agree
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Mostly
Disagree Survey Items
Effective Teaching
1. I think my teacher likes teaching my class. 136 66.9% 20.6% 9.6% 2.9%
2. My teacher helps students do their best. 136 78.7% 16.9% .7% 3.7%
3. My teacher makes our classes interesting. 135 45.9% 37.8% 12.6% 3.7%
4. My teacher gives me individual attention
when I need it. 134 35.8% 31.3% 13.4% 19.4%
5. My teacher explains each lesson in a
number of ways. 132 53.8% 29.5% 10.6% 6.1%
6. My teacher makes learning fun. 134 50.0% 29.1% 9.7% 11.2%
7. My teacher explains why the subjects we
are learning are important. 136 59.6% 25.7% 8.1% 6.6%
8. My teacher asks questions to make sure we
understand what is being taught. 134 76.1% 14.2% 4.5% 5.2%
Relevant and Challenging Curriculum
9. I learn a lot in school every day. 134 57.5% 33.6% 6.0% 3.0%
10. The math that I learn in school is useful in
everyday life. 134 67.2% 18.7% 9.0% 5.2%
11. I do science experiments in school. 135 74.1% 19.3% 1.5% 5.2%
12. What I learn in science helps me
understand things in nature and the real
world.
135 71.9% 17.0% 6.7% 4.4%
13. I look forward to learning new things in
school every day. 135 63.0% 23.0% 8.9% 5.2%
14. Books we use in reading are interesting. 136 41.2% 33.1% 16.2% 9.6%
High Expectations for all Students
15. My teacher expects me to make good
grades. 135 83.0% 13.3% 2.2% 1.5%
16. All students are expected to do well in
their classes. 136 75.0% 17.6% 5.1% 2.2%
Positive and Nurturing Environment
17. My teacher cares about me. 132 51.5% 29.5% 11.4% 7.6%
18. My school principal cares about all the
students in the school. 132 80.3% 12.1% 4.5% 3.0%
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Students
Key Constructs of the Survey Number
Responding
Mostly
Agree
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Mostly
Disagree Survey Items
19. I like going to school here. 134 40.3% 30.6% 12.7% 16.4%
20. If I had a problem, I know there is at least
one adult in this school who would help
me.
136 68.4% 20.6% 3.7% 7.4%
21. Teachers treat students with respect. 134 44.0% 34.3% 15.7% 6.0%
22. Students show respect for the teachers in
this school. 134 12.7% 33.6% 26.9% 26.9%
23. My teacher often says positive things to
me. 136 51.5% 27.9% 9.6% 11.0%
24. My school principal takes time to talk to
students. 135 68.9% 14.8% 8.1% 8.1%
25. I feel like I am an important part of the
school community. 136 27.9% 33.1% 18.4% 20.6%
26. The principal often greets students when
we are arriving for the day. 136 62.5% 22.8% 5.1% 9.6%
27. Students in this school are rewarded or
recognized publicly for good behavior. 135 52.6% 30.4% 8.9% 8.1%
28. Students in this school are rewarded or
recognized publicly for academic success. 134 65.7% 20.1% 8.2% 6.0%
Effective Plant Operations
29. My school is clean. 133 27.8% 27.1% 27.8% 17.3%
30. The bathroom at my school is clean. 133 10.5% 13.5% 18.8% 57.1%
31. The school books we use are in good
condition. 133 28.6% 35.3% 22.6% 13.5%
32. Our school library has a lot of books that
interest me. 131 42.0% 26.7% 19.8% 11.5%
33. My school is equipped with up-to-date
technology. 133 32.3% 30.1% 21.1% 16.5%
Safety and Discipline
34. I feel safe when I am in school. 134 46.3% 23.9% 16.4% 13.4%
35. Students in my class listen to the teacher. 136 11.0% 28.7% 30.9% 29.4%
36. I have NOT been bullied by anyone at this
school. 136 44.1% 15.4% 8.1% 32.4%
37. This school is a safe place to be. 135 41.5% 31.9% 17.8% 8.9%
38. I have NOT been afraid of anyone in this
school. 134 68.7% 11.9% 10.4% 9.0%
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Students
Key Constructs of the Survey Number
Responding
Mostly
Agree
Agree
a little
Disagree
a little
Mostly
Disagree Survey Items
Meaningful Use of Data
39. My teacher helps me understand why I got
something wrong on a test. 133 57.9% 18.0% 9.8% 14.3%
40. My teacher makes comments on my
homework to help me improve. 135 56.3% 23.0% 13.3% 7.4%
41. My teacher talks to me about my grades. 135 37.0% 26.7% 17.8% 18.5%
42. My teacher usually explains how to
correct items I got wrong on my
homework.
135 47.4% 31.1% 9.6% 11.9%
Parental Engagement
43. My parents make sure I do my homework
everyday. 135 77.0% 14.1% 6.7% 2.2%
44. My parents check my homework
everyday. 136 51.5% 24.3% 10.3% 14.0%
45. My parents ask me about what happened
in school every day. 136 59.6% 19.9% 8.8% 11.8%
46. My parents make sure I am on time for
school each day. 135 71.9% 20.0% 5.2% 3.0%
47. I know my parents talk to my teacher
sometimes. 135 45.2% 28.1% 16.3% 10.4%
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Table 7–Item Response Distribution, Parents
Parents
Key Constructs of the Survey Number
Responding
Mostly
Agree Agree a
Little
Disagree a
Little
Mostly
Disagree Survey Items
Effective Instructional Leadership
1. I believe that my child's principal is leading
this school in the right direction. 17 82.4% 5.9% 5.9% 5.9%
2. The principal communicates with parents in
a variety of ways. 17 64.7% 23.5% .0% 11.8%
3. I trust the principal to make decisions that
are in the best interest of the students. 17 76.5% 11.8% 11.8% .0%
4. The principal or assistant principal is
usually available to parents when needed. 17 70.6% 11.8% 11.8% 5.9%
5. I believe that my child's principal knows
how to effectively implement plans to
improve student success.
17 76.5% 11.8% 5.9% 5.9%
Sense of Shared Mission
6. I support the plan the school has for student
success. 17 70.6% 5.9% 5.9% 17.6%
7. I am proud that my child is a student at this
school. 17 70.6% .0% 5.9% 23.5%
8. I believe everyone in the school community
works together to help students succeed. 17 64.7% 23.5% 5.9% 5.9%
9. I believe parents play an important role in
the school's success. 17 88.2% 11.8% .0% .0%
10. Parents in this school usually volunteer to
support school activities. 17 70.6% 29.4% .0% .0%
Effective Teaching
11. I believe my child's teachers are very
knowledgeable in the subjects they teach. 17 64.7% 17.6% .0% 17.6%
12. My child receives meaningful homework
assignments on a regular basis. 17 70.6% 17.6% .0% 11.8%
13. My child's teachers will provide individual
attention to help him/her if needed. 17 64.7% 11.8% .0% 23.5%
14. My child seems to like most of his/her
teachers. 17 70.6% 17.6% .0% 11.8%
Findings from the 2015 School Climate Survey 15 BRANDYWINE ES
Parents
Key Constructs of the Survey Number
Responding
Mostly
Agree Agree a
Little
Disagree a
Little
Mostly
Disagree Survey Items
15. I believe my child's teachers keep the
students interested in the subjects they are
teaching.
17 70.6% 11.8% .0% 17.6%
16. The teachers my child has are fully
preparing him/her for promotion to the
next grade level.
17 82.4% .0% .0% 17.6%
Relevant and Challenging Curriculum
17. I believe the school's curriculum is
challenging enough for my child. 17 76.5% 11.8% .0% 11.8%
18. The subjects that my child studies are
important for his/her overall development. 17 76.5% 17.6% 5.9% .0%
19. The education my child is receiving at this
school will help him/her meet the
challenges of the 21st century.
17 64.7% 23.5% 11.8% .0%
20. Classes available in this school prepare
my child to take higher level courses. 17 58.8% 23.5% 11.8% 5.9%
21. My child has access to a challenging
curriculum. 17 82.4% 5.9% .0% 11.8%
22. My child has opportunities to take higher
level classes or complete extra work that
is beyond his/her current grade level.
17 58.8% 29.4% .0% 11.8%
High Expectations for All Students
23. My child's teacher(s) believes in his/her
ability to learn what is being taught. 17 58.8% 35.3% .0% 5.9%
24. The students at this school are expected to
be able to get into college when the time
comes.
15 60.0% 6.7% 20.0% 13.3%
Positive and Nurturing Environment
25. I believe the teachers at this school care
about my child as a person. 17 82.4% 5.9% .0% 11.8%
26. I believe this school values the
contributions and efforts of parents. 17 76.5% 23.5% .0% .0%
27. School staff treats me with respect. 17 82.4% 5.9% .0% 11.8%
28. The principal cares about all the students
in the school. 17 88.2% 11.8% .0% .0%
Findings from the 2015 School Climate Survey 16 BRANDYWINE ES
Parents
Key Constructs of the Survey Number
Responding
Mostly
Agree Agree a
Little
Disagree a
Little
Mostly
Disagree Survey Items
29. My child has made friends at this school. 17 82.4% 17.6% .0% .0%
30. If my child had a problem, I am confident
there is at least one adult at the school
who would help him/her.
17 88.2% 11.8% .0% .0%
31. Student successes are celebrated by the
school community. 17 82.4% 5.9% 11.8% .0%
32. Students are rewarded or recognized
publicly for good behavior. 17 76.5% 11.8% 5.9% 5.9%
33. Students in this school are rewarded or
recognized publicly for academic success. 17 94.1% 5.9% .0% .0%
34. My child's school encourages students to
develop good character traits. 17 82.4% 11.8% 5.9% .0%
Effective Plant Operations
35. My child's school is clean. 17 70.6% 17.6% .0% 11.8%
36. My child's school is well-maintained. 17 70.6% 11.8% 5.9% 11.8%
37. The grounds around my child's school
look nice. 17 64.7% 23.5% .0% 11.8%
38. My child's school is equipped with up-to-
date technology. 17 41.2% 29.4% 5.9% 23.5%
39. The physical facilities of my child's
school are attractive and modern. 17 41.2% 11.8% 29.4% 17.6%
Safety and Discipline
40. I am confident that my child is safe while
he/she is in school. 17 88.2% 11.8% .0% .0%
41. As far as I know, my child has NOT been
a target of a bully at this school. 17 64.7% 23.5% 11.8% .0%
42. My child has NOT indicated to me that
he/she is afraid too to school. 17 94.1% 5.9% .0% .0%
43. The school's discipline policy is enforced
fairly. 17 76.5% 23.5% .0% .0%
44. As far as I know, physical altercations
among students are NOT common at this
school.
17 76.5% 23.5% .0% .0%
Findings from the 2015 School Climate Survey 17 BRANDYWINE ES
Parents
Key Constructs of the Survey Number
Responding
Mostly
Agree Agree a
Little
Disagree a
Little
Mostly
Disagree Survey Items
45. As far as I know, gang
membership/activity is NOT a problem at
this school.
17 88.2% 11.8% .0% .0%
Meaningful Use of Data
46. I am kept aware of my child's progress. 17 82.4% .0% 17.6% .0%
47. My child's report cards are detailed
enough to help me understand specific
areas with which he/she needs help.
17 70.6% 11.8% .0% 17.6%
48. The tests my child takes accurately
measure what he/she has learned. 17 58.8% 17.6% 5.9% 17.6%
Parental Engagement
49. I make sure my child does his/her
homework. 17 94.1% .0% 5.9% .0%
50. I make sure my child is on time for school
each day. 17 88.2% 11.8% .0% .0%
51. I know how to use the district's website to
obtain my child's academic and attendance
information.
16 81.3% 18.8% .0% .0%
52. I regularly check my child's information,
such as grades and attendance, using
SchoolMAX/the Parent Portal.
16 75.0% 12.5% 6.3% 6.3%
53. My child's school has accurate contact
information for me. 17 100.0% .0% .0% .0%