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Centennial Elementary School Parent Opinion Inventory 1 Ocean City Public Schools Parent Opinion Inventory Summary Analysis November 2007 Prepared by the National Study of School Evaluation Centennial Elementary School Parent Opinion Inventory Summary Analysis February 2008 repared by the National Study of School Evaluation
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Centennial
Elementary School
Parent Opinion
Inventory
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Ocean City Public Schools Parent Opinion Inventory
Summary Analysis
November 2007
Prepared by the National Study of School Evaluation
Centennial Elementary School
Parent Opinion InventorySummary Analysis
February 2008
Prepared by the National Study of School Evaluation
Centennial
Elementary School
Parent Opinion
Inventory
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Survey Methodology
Survey Administration
The NSSE Parent Opinion Inventory was administered with paper surveys to Centennial Elementary School parents in 2005, 2006 and 2008.
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Demographics of Survey Respondents:
Parents2005 2006 2008
Total respondents 80 123 172
GenderMale
FemaleNo Response
8.8%
90.0%1.3%
21.1% 75.6%3.3%
18.6% 76.2%5.2%
EthnicityAfrican-American
Asian/Pacific IslanderHispanic
Multi-RacialNative American
White Other
No Response
0.0%6.3%3.8%0.0%0.0%
86.3% 0.0%3.8%
0.0%10.6%8.1%0.0%0.0%
77.2% 0.8%3.3%
0.6%8.7%5.2%0.6%1.7%
78.5% 0.6%4.1%
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Demographics of Survey Respondents:
Parents2005 2006 2008
Total respondents 80 123 172
Highest Level of Education
Less than High SchoolCompleted High School
Some CollegeAssociates Degree
BA/BS DegreeGraduate Degree or
Higher
No Response
0.0%10.0%16.3%11.3%45.0%12.5%5.0%
3.3%9.8%
17.1%12.2%32.5%20.3%4.9%
1.2%13.4%19.8%12.8%34.3%14.5%4.1%
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Demographics of Survey Respondents:
Parents2005 2006 2008
Total respondents 80 123 172
Oldest Child’s Grade in this School
Grade KGrade 1Grade 2Grade 3Grade 4Grade 5Grade 6
No Response
0.0%15.0%0.0%
25.0%22.5%31.3%5.0%1.3%
2.4%9.8%8.1%
16.3%13.8%33.3%12.2%4.1%
4.7%7.0%4.7%
15.7%21.5%22.1%20.3%4.1%
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Initial Findings
Initial FindingsForced Response Items
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Survey Topic Averages
5 = Strongly Agree4 = Agree3 = Neutral2 = Disagree1 = Strongly Disagree
Topic Averages
3.853.92
3.77
4.00
3.683.75 3.76 3.80
3.893.74
3.81 3.86 3.843.95
3.69
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
4.0
4.5
5.0
Quality of the InstructionalProgram
Support for Student Learning School Climate/Environmentfor Learning
Parent/School Relationships Resource Management
2005 2006 2008
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Initial Findings
Quality of the Instructional Program Items
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Ranking of Quality of the Instructional Program ItemsQuality of the Instructional Program Items 2005
Avg.(N=80)
2006
Avg.(N=123)
2008
Avg.(N=172)
Item 1. The education offered to students at our school is of high quality.
4.10 3.98 3.99
Item 2. Our school is doing a good job teaching language arts (reading, writing, speaking, listening).
4.21 3.99 4.09
Item 3. Our school is doing a good job teaching mathematics.
4.01 3.85 4.02
Item 4. Our school is doing a good job teaching science.
3.95 3.84 3.88
Item 5. Our school is doing a good job teaching social studies.
4.01 3.88 3.92
Item 6. Our school is doing a good job teaching fine arts (music, visual arts, dance, drama).
3.86 3.77 3.99
Key: = Generally positive = Generally neutral = Generally negative
Green
Yellow
Red
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Ranking of Quality of the Instructional Program Items
Quality of the Instructional Program Items 2005
Avg.(N=80)
2006
Avg.(N=123)
2008
Avg.(N=172)
Item 7. Our school is doing a good job teaching physical education.
3.73 3.73 3.87
Item 8. Our school is doing a good job teaching health education.
3.80 3.63 3.73
Item 9. Our school is doing a good job teaching foreign languages.
2.26 2.54 2.45
Item 10. Our school is doing a good job teaching career/vocational courses.
2.81 3.00 2.91
Item 11. Our school is preparing students to deal with issues and problems they will face in the future.
3.34 3.44 3.37
Item 12. Students see a relationship between what they are studying and their everyday lives.
3.65 3.66 3.61
Key: = Generally positive = Generally neutral = Generally negative
Green
Yellow
Red
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Ranking of Quality of the Instructional Program Items
Quality of the Instructional Program Items 2005
Avg.(N=80)
2006
Avg.(N=123)
2008
Avg.(N=172)
Item 13. Teachers use a variety of teaching strategies and learning activities to help students learn.
4.04 3.97 4.01
Item 14. Teachers challenge my student to do his/her best work.
4.03 3.86 3.91
Item 15. Teachers provide a reasonable and appropriate amount of homework to help students succeed in their studies.
4.00 3.89 3.85
Item 16. Teachers hold high expectations for student learning.
4.10 3.99 4.03
Key: = Generally positive = Generally neutral = Generally negative
Green
Yellow
Red
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Initial Findings
Support for Student Learning Items
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Ranking of Support for Student Learning ItemsSupport for Student Learning Items 2005
Avg.(N=80)
2006
Avg.(N=123)
2008
Avg.(N=172)
Item 17. Teachers give students extra help in class when it is needed.
3.92 3.52 3.76
Item 18. Teachers are willing to give students individual help outside of class time.
3.51 3.29 3.55
Item 19. Our school offers learning opportunities that support the full range of student abilities.
3.45 3.32 3.44
Item 20. Our school recognizes the achievements of students for all types of accomplishments.
3.67 3.56 3.67
Item 21. The grading and evaluation of my child's schoolwork is fair.
4.24 3.95 4.02
Key: = Generally positive = Generally neutral = Generally negative
Green
Yellow
Red
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Ranking of Support for Student Learning ItemsSupport for Student Learning Items 2005
Avg.(N=80)
2006
Avg.(N=123)
2008
Avg.(N=172)
Item 22. Reports on my child's progress are clear and easy to understand.
4.25 4.01 4.14
Item 23. A counselor/advisor is available to help my child select classes and provide guidance in planning for the future.
3.04 3.20 3.14
Item 24. Effective procedures are in place to support my communication with teachers.
4.01 3.82 3.97
Item 25. In our school, students have access to a variety of resources to help them succeed in their learning, such as technology, media centers, and libraries.
4.18 4.02 4.15
Item 26. Our school's facilities are adequate to support students' learning needs.
4.01 3.97 3.91
Key: = Generally positive = Generally neutral = Generally negative
Green
Yellow
Red
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Ranking of Support for Student Learning ItemsSupport for Student Learning Items 2005
Avg.(N=80)
2006
Avg.(N=123)
2008
Avg.(N=172)
Item 27. Our school provides textbooks and supplies that are current and in good condition.
4.09 3.99 3.99
Item 28. Up-to-date computers and other technologies are used in our school to help students learn.
3.94 4.03 4.06
Key: = Generally positive = Generally neutral = Generally negative
Green
Yellow
Red
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Initial Findings
School Climate/Environment for Learning Items
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Ranking of School Climate/ Environment for Learning ItemsSchool Climate/Environment for Learning Items 2005
Avg.(N=80)
2006
Avg.(N=123)
2008
Avg.(N=172)
Item 29. Teachers at our school treat my child fairly. 4.25 3.98 4.19
Item 30. Class sizes at our school are appropriate for effective learning.
2.01 2.75 2.52
Item 31. All students and staff at our school are treated with respect, regardless of race, religion, or gender.
4.01 4.03 4.14
Item 32. Adequate security measures are in place at our school.
3.80 3.84 3.87
Item 33. Cheating is strongly discouraged at our school.
4.15 4.13 4.11
Item 34. School rules apply equally to all students. 3.95 4.01 4.10
Key: = Generally positive = Generally neutral = Generally negative
Green
Yellow
Red
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Ranking of School Climate/ Environment for Learning ItemsSchool Climate/Environment for Learning Items 2005
Avg.(N=80)
2006
Avg.(N=123)
2008
Avg.(N=172)
Item 35. Substance abuse (e.g., drug/alcohol) is not a problem at our school.
4.24 4.13 4.22
Item 36. Our school provides a safe and orderly environment for learning.
4.15 4.13 4.18
Item 37. Safety measures are in place to protect students traveling to and from school.
3.81 3.81 3.74
Item 38. There are no problems with bullies at our school.
2.99 3.01 3.10
Item 39. For the most part, I am satisfied with our school.
4.13 3.98 4.05
Key: = Generally positive = Generally neutral = Generally negative
Green
Yellow
Red
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Initial Findings
Parent/School RelationshipsItems
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Ranking of Parent/School Relationship ItemsParent /School Relationship Items 2005
Avg.(N=80)
2006
Avg.(N=123)
2008
Avg.(N=172)
Item 40. Parent opinions are considered when important school decisions are made.
3.73 3.54 3.56
Item 41. I am satisfied with the quality of our school's student activities.
3.86 3.89 3.90
Item 42. School rules are clearly communicated to parents.
4.20 4.07 4.10
Item 43. Our school provides sufficient opportunities for parent involvement.
4.27 4.16 4.14
Item 44. Our school uses technology to provide parents with information about our school.
3.64 3.55 3.66
Item 45. Parents feel welcome at our school. 4.30 4.09 4.30
Key: = Generally positive = Generally neutral = Generally negative
Green
Yellow
Red
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Initial Findings
Resource ManagementItems
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Ranking of Resource Management ItemsResource Management Items 2005
Avg.(N=80)
2006
Avg.(N=123)
2008
Avg.(N=172)
Item 46. Our school makes effective use of the financial resources available.
3.87 3.64 3.63
Item 47. The quality of schools influenced my decision to live in this community.
3.42 3.48 3.38
Item 48. Our school and grounds are clean and well maintained.
3.88 3.99 4.10
Item 49. Adequate time, space, and facilities are provided for student activities (e.g., extracurricular, sports).
3.89 3.83 3.87
Item 50. Our schools have a positive impact on the community's property values.
3.38 3.74 3.46
Key: = Generally positive = Generally neutral = Generally negative
Green
Yellow
Red
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Responding parents at Centennial Elementary School were generally positive in their responses.
In summary, Centennial Elementary School should use this data to inform the processes at the school to help staff facilitate an improved quality of the educational program for the school.
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