2020 Survey Results
SURVEY RETURN RATES
STAKEHOLDER GROUP |
SURVEY RETURN RATE |
Parents/Guardians |
1,128 responses (12%) |
Elementary Students (grades 3-5) |
1,726 responses (90%) |
Secondary Students (grades 6-12) |
3,624 responses (74%) |
Certified Staff (employees requiring a license through the MN Department of Education, ie. teachers, principals, superintendent ) |
459 responses (71%) |
Educational Support Staff (all other employees not requiring a certified license, ie. cooks, custodians, secretaries) |
213 responses (42%) |
HIGHLIGHTS
PARENT SURVEY
- 96% of parents indicated that their child’s school is clean and well maintained.
- 94% of parents said adults/teachers believe my child can learn and be successful.
- 91% of parents feel respected at their child’s school.
- 89% of parents said they believe their child’s school is safe and secure.
- 89% of parents said their child likes to go to school.
STUDENT SURVEYS
- 96% of elementary students and 93% of secondary students said their teachers use technology to help them learn.
- 96% of elementary students and 88% of secondary students feel safe and secure in school.
- 96% of elementary students and 87% of secondary students say adults/teachers in their building have high expectations for them.
- 96% of elementary students and 84% of secondary students feel connected to at least one adult at their school.
STAFF SURVEYS
- 97% of Certified Staff* and 94% of Educational Support Staff** said they are aware of how to implement Lockdown with Options procedures.
- 94% of Certified Staff and 94% of Educational Support Staff said they are proud to be associated with PLSAS and its brand.
- 90% of Certified Staff and 95% of Educational Support Staff said they work in an environment that respects diversity and is discrimination free.
* Certified Staff are employees requiring a license through the MN Department of Education, ie. teachers, principals, superintendent
** Educational Support Staff are all other employees not requiring a certified license, ie. cooks, custodians, secretaries