Parent Surveys
Earlier this year parents were asked to complete a survey. Below is a copy of the survey data. We had 24 returns which represents approximately 9% of parents. This is a disappointing return.
Interpreting Mean Scores
When interpreting the average responses on the 4 point scale used in most questions in this survey, it is useful to remember that the mid-point of the range (that is a neutral response) is 2.5. In surveys of this nature it is customary for data to tend towards this mid-point. It is not possible to have average scores of 4.0 or 1.0 unless all people responding choose that number. In situations where most people choose (for example) 4, even small numbers of people choosing 1 will bring the average down markedly.
Accordingly it is suggested that readers use the following scale to interpret the average scores:
3.6 - 4.0
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almost unanimous support for that item
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3.1 - 3.5
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strong support
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2.8 - 3.0
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moderate support
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2.3 – 2.7
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no clear picture (opinions divided)
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2.0 - 2.2
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moderate rejection of that item
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1.5 – 1.9
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strong rejection of that item
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1.0 - 1.4
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almost total rejection
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Responses
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Total Number of Responses
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24
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Gender
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Breakdown of Responses
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Male
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Female
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42%
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58%
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Year
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75%
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4-7
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25%
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Overall results and breakdown by gender
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Mean Scores
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ALL
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Male
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Female
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SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT - The focus of this cluster is the overall culture of the school.
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It includes issues of behaviour, school pride, security, pastoral care & general tone of the school.
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1
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This school is well organised and runs smoothly.
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3.3
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3.3
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3.2
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2
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This school encourages a sense of pride in achievement and a sense of self worth.
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3.5
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3.5
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3.5
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3
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My child enjoys being at school.
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3.5
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3.6
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3.5
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4
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Teachers and students at this school care about each other.
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3.4
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3.4
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3.4
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5
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This school has clear goals and a positive school identity.
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3.4
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3.6
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3.2
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6
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This is a safe and secure school.
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3.3
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3.3
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3.2
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7
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This school does not have a bullying problem.
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2.9
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2.4
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3.1
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8
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This school responds to issues of racism.
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3.3
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4.0
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3.2
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9
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This school has high standards of student behaviour.
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3.3
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3.3
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3.4
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10
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The rules and consequences relating to discipline are well understood by both staff and students.
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3.4
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3.5
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3.3
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11
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The rules and consequences relating to discipline are enforced in a consistent manner.
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3.5
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3.7
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3.3
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12
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This school strives for high academic standards.
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3.4
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3.4
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3.4
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13
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This school has realistic educational expectations of my child.
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3.3
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3.4
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3.2
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QUALITY OF TEACHING - This cluster focuses on how the school's own teachers are
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perceived. It invites opinion about their attitudes and teaching skills.
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14
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My child receives help from teachers when he/she experiences difficulty learning.
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3.3
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3.3
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3.3
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15
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Teachers at this school are professional, committed and enthusiastic.
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3.6
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3.7
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3.5
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16
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The staff and students at this school respect each other.
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3.3
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3.5
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3.2
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17
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Teachers at this school treat my child fairly.
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3.4
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3.5
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3.4
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18
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My child’s teachers provide a stimulating learning environment and make school work interesting and enjoyable.
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3.5
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3.6
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3.5
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19
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My child is encouraged to achieve to the best of his/her ability.
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3.5
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3.7
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3.4
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20
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My child’s teachers have a thorough understanding of what they teach.
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3.6
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3.6
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3.5
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21
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There is effective behaviour management in my child’s classes.
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3.4
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3.6
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3.3
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22
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Teachers at this school care about how my child is going.
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3.4
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3.4
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3.4
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COMMUNICATION - This cluster focuses on two way communication between school and
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community.
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23
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I receive helpful information about my child’s progress and achievement levels.
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3.2
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3.3
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3.1
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24
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I feel well informed about the activities of this school and its students.
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3.2
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3.2
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3.1
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25
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I am informed promptly if my child has a problem.
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3.1
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3.1
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3.2
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26
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The school reports I receive about my child are informative and easy to understand.
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3.3
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3.3
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3.2
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27
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This school’s staff are approachable and are willing to talk about my child’s progress.
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3.5
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3.4
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3.5
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28
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Staff at this school address my concerns.
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3.3
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3.2
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3.3
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29
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I am given opportunities to have a say about this school.
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3.2
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3.1
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3.2
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30
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This school’s goals are consistent with those I have for my child.
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3.3
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3.4
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3.1
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CURRICULUM OUTCOMES & RESPONSIVENESS - This cluster focuses on the range, depth
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& relevance of learning opportunities made available to students.
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31
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This school assists my child with the development of understandings and skills that he/she will need beyond school.
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3.3
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3.3
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3.3
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32
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At this school my child is able to learn how to solve problems, to question and to make decisions.
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3.2
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3.1
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3.2
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33
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This school assists with the development of my child's personal and social skills.
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3.3
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3.4
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3.3
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34
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This school encourages achievement across a broad range of areas.
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3.3
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3.4
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3.2
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35
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This school is meeting the educational needs of my child.
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3.3
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3.3
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3.3
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36
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Teachers at this school motivate my child to want to learn.
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3.3
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3.2
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3.3
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37
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At this school, my child’s interests and talents are being developed.
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3.3
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3.4
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3.2
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38
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Overall, I am satisfied with my child’s educational progress at this school.
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3.2
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3.3
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3.1
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39
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Teachers’ knowledge is of a high order with staff being up-to-date in their understanding of educational trends and issues.
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3.4
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3.3
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3.5
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40
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The school values the role of parents in the educational process.
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3.4
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3.3
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3.4
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41
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The school seeks parents’ opinions about educational programs.
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3.2
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3.0
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3.3
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