Mahomet-Seymour High School

Based on Illinois’ 5 Essentials Surveys filled out by teachers and parents, Mahomet-Seymour High School is organized for improvement. 84.1-percent of students at MSJHS took the survey whereas 85.7-percent of students this age statewide did. 82.4-percent of teachers took it in comparison to 80-percent of teachers at these grade levels statewide. And 24.6-percent of parents took the survey whereas 20.1-percent took it statewide. 

All districts are required to administer a climate and culture survey annually. The 5Essentials Survey provides school districts with detailed data on school culture and climate by inquiring into five critical areas for school improvement. The Illinois 5Essentials Reports draw from the 2018-19 5Essentials Organizing Schools for Improvement Survey administered December 2018 – March 2019. 

Parent responses to the survey are not publicly distributed, but school districts receive the feedback.

Middletown Prairie Results     Lincoln Trail Results     Mahomet-Seymour Junior High Results

Effective Leaders: Less

Program Coherence: Average (Respondent, Teachers)
Once we start a new program in this school, we follow up to make sure that it’s working.
Strongly Disagree: 10%
Disagree: 42%
Agree: 47%
Strongly Agree: 0%

We have so many different programs in this school that I can’t keep track of them all.
Strongly Disagree: 3%
Disagree: 44%
Agree: 46%
Strongly Agree: 7%

Many special programs come and go at this school.
Strongly Disagree: 2%
Disagree: 32%
Agree: 56%
Strongly Agree: 10%

Curriculum, instruction, and learning materials are well-coordinated across the different grade levels at this school.
Strongly Disagree: 5%
Disagree: 42%
Agree: 49%
Strongly Agree: 4%

There is consistency in curriculum, instruction, and learning materials among teachers in the same grade level at this school.
Strongly Disagree: 3%
Disagree: 17%
Agree: 57%
Strongly Agree: 22%

Teacher Influence: Less (Respondent, Teachers)
Planning how discretionary school funds should be used.
No influence: 31%
A little influence: 45%
Some influence: 24%
A great deal of influence: 0%

Determining which books and other instructional materials are used in classrooms.
No influence: 2%
A little influence: 18%
Some influence: 45%
A great deal of influence: 35%

Establishing the curriculum and instructional program.
No influence: 0%
A little influence: 16%
Some influence: 41%
A great deal of influence: 43%

Determining the content of in-service programs.
No influence: 33%
A little influence: 35%
Some influence: 27%
A great deal of influence: 4%

Setting standards for student behavior.
No influence: 4%
A little influence: 31%
Some influence: 43%
A great deal of influence: 22%

Teacher Principal Trust: Average (Respondent, Teachers)
The principal has confidence in the expertise of the teachers.
Strongly Disagree: 2%
Disagree: 5%
Agree: 50%
Strongly Agree: 43%

I trust the principal at his or her word.
Strongly Disagree: 7%
Disagree: 7%
Agree: 42%
Strongly Agree: 45%

It’s OK in this school to discuss feelings, worries, and frustrations with the principal.
Strongly Disagree: 10%
Disagree: 17%
Agree: 30%
Strongly Agree: 43%

The principal takes a personal interest in the professional development of teachers.
Strongly Disagree: 2%
Disagree: 13%
Agree: 53%
Strongly Agree: 32%

The principal looks out for the personal welfare of the faculty members.
Strongly Disagree: 0%
Disagree: 0%
Agree: 39%
Strongly Agree: 61%

The principal places the needs of children ahead of personal and political interests.
Strongly Disagree: 3%
Disagree: 10%
Agree: 32%
Strongly Agree: 55%

Teachers feel respected by the principal
Not at all: 8%
A little 7%
Some 26%
To a great extent: 59%

The principal at this school is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.
Strongly Disagree: 7%
Disagree: 5%
Agree: 48%
Strongly Agree: 41%

Instructional Leadership: Less (Respondent, Teachers)
Makes clear to the staff the leadership’s expectations for meeting instructional goals
Strongly Disagree: 0%
Disagree: 15%
Agree: 64%
Strongly Agree: 20%

Communicates a clear vision for our school.
Strongly Disagree: 0%
Disagree: 17%
Agree: 63%
Strongly Agree: 20%

Presses teachers to implement what they have learned in professional development.
Strongly Disagree: 2%
Disagree: 31%
Agree: 56%
Strongly Agree: 12%

Knows what’s going on in my classroom.
Strongly Disagree: 3%
Disagree: 26%
Agree: 62%
Strongly Agree: 9%

Provides me with useful feedback to improve my teaching.
Strongly Disagree: 5%
Disagree: 29%
Agree: 59%
Strongly Agree: 7%

Has provided me with the support I need to improve my teaching.
Strongly Disagree: 3%
Disagree: 16%
Agree: 71%
Strongly Agree: 10%

Collaborative Teachers: Average

Teacher-Teacher Trust: Average (Respondent, Teachers)

Teachers in this school trust each other.
Strongly Disagree: 0%
Disagree: 8%
Agree: 70%
Strongly Agree: 23%

It’s OK in this school to discuss feelings, worries, and frustrations with other teachers.
Strongly Disagree: 2%
Disagree: 8%
Agree: 53%
Strongly Agree: 38%

Teachers respect other teachers who take the lead in school improvement efforts.
Strongly Disagree: 2%
Disagree: 6%
Agree: 57%
Strongly Agree: 36%

Teachers at this school respect those colleagues who are experts at their craft.
Strongly Disagree: 0%
Disagree: 4%
Agree: 55%
Strongly Agree: 42%

Teachers feel respected by other teachers
Strongly Disagree: 2%
Disagree: 2%
Agree: 42%
Strongly Agree: 55%

Collective Responsibility: Average (Respondent, Teachers)
Help maintain discipline in the entire school, not just their classroom?
None:0%
Some:15%
About Half:15%
Most:52%
Nearly all:18% 

Take responsibility for improving the school?
None:0%
Some:10%
About Half:18%
Most:51%
Nearly all:21% 

Feel responsible to help each other do their best?
None:0%
Some:15%
About Half:13%
Most:47%
Nearly all:25% 

Feel responsible that all students learn?
None:0%
Some:8%
About Half:7%
Most:46%
Nearly all:39% 

Feel responsible for helping students develop self-control?
None:0%
Some:11%
About Half: 11%
Most:67%
Nearly all:10% 

Feel responsible when students in this school fail?
None:0%
Some:26%
About Half:18%
Most:44%
Nearly all:11% 

School Commitment: More (Respondent, Teachers)

I feel loyal to this school.
Strongly Disagree: 2%
Disagree: 3%
Agree: 37%
Strongly Agree: 58%

I would recommend this school to parents seeking a place for their child.
Strongly Disagree: 0%
Disagree: 2%
Agree: 31%
Strongly Agree: 67%

I usually look forward to each working day at this school.
Strongly Disagree: 2%
Disagree: 5%
Agree: 48%
Strongly Agree: 45%

I wouldn’t want to work in any other school.
Strongly Disagree: 3%
Disagree: 13%
Agree: 38%
Strongly Agree: 56%

Collaborative Practices: More (Respondent, Teachers)

Observed another teacher’s classroom to offer feedback?
Never: 28%
Once or twice: 52%
3-9 times:15%
10 or more times:4%

Observed another teacher’s classroom to get ideas for your own instruction?
Never: 11%
Once or twice: 65%
3-9 times:17%
10 or more times:7%

Gone over student assessment data with other teachers to make instructional decisions?
Never: 11%
Once or twice: 39%
3-9 times:39%
10 or more times:11%

Worked with other teachers to develop materials or activities for particular classes?
Never: 4%
Once or twice: 13%
3-9 times:28%
10 or more times:54%

Worked on instructional strategies with other teachers?
Never: 7%
Once or twice: 7%
3-9 times:46%
10 or more times:41%

Quality Professional Development: Less (Respondent, Teacher)
Been sustained and coherently focused, rather than short-term and unrelated.
Strongly Disagree: 3%
Disagree: 25%
Agree: 64%
Strongly Agree: 7%

Included enough time to think carefully about, try, and evaluate new ideas.
Strongly Disagree: 7%
Disagree: 42%
Agree: 46%
Strongly Agree: 5%

Been closely connected to my school’s improvement plan.
Strongly Disagree: 3%
Disagree: 22%
Agree: 63%
Strongly Agree: 12%

Included opportunities to work productively with colleagues in my school.
Strongly Disagree: 8%
Disagree: 22%
Agree: 61%
Strongly Agree: 8%

Included opportunities to work productively with teachers from other schools.
Strongly Disagree: 34%
Disagree: 39%
Agree: 24%
Strongly Agree: 3%

Involved Families: More

Teacher-Parent Trust: More (Respondent, Teacher)

Teachers feel respected by the parents of the students
Not at all: 2%
A little: 2%
Some: 59%
To a great extent: 37%

Parents support teachers teaching efforts
None: 0%
Some: 13%
About half: 15%
Most: 67%
All: 6%

Parents do their best to help their children learn
None: 2%
Some: 11%
About half: 37%
Most: 48%
All: 2%

Teachers and parents at this school think of each other as partners in educating children.
Strongly agree: 2%
Disagree: 25%
Agree: 60%
Strongly agree 13%

Staff at this school work hard to build trusting relationships with parents.
Strongly agree: 0%
Disagree: 6%
Agree: 70%
Strongly agree 24%

Teachers feel good about parents’ support for their work
None: 0%
Some: 10%
About half: 30%
Most: 50%
All: 2%

Parent Involvement in School: More (Respondent, Teacher)
Attended parent-teacher conferences when you requested them?
None: 2%
Some: 22%
About half: 17%
Most: 37%
All: 22%

Volunteered time to support the school (e.g., volunteer in classrooms, help with school-wide events, etc.)?
None: 20%
Some: 46%
About half: 13%
Most: 22%
All: 0%

Contacted you about their child’s performance?
None: 0%
Some: 72%
About half: 13%
Most: 11%
All: 4%

Responded to your suggestions for helping their child?
None: 0%
Some: 42%
About half: 9%
Most: 38%
All: 1%

Parent Influence on Decision Making in Schools: Average
Involves parents in the development of programs aimed at improving students’ academic outcomes.
Not at all:12%
A little: 53%
Somewhat:27%
A great deal:8%

Develops formal networks to link all families with each other (for example: sharing parent directories, providing a website for parents to connect with one another, etc.).
Not at all:31%
A little: 27%
Somewhat:29%
A great deal:14%

Encourages more-involved parents to reach out to less-involved parents.
Not at all:47%
A little: 27%
Somewhat:20%
A great deal:6%

Involves parents in commenting on school curricula.
Not at all:12%
A little: 49%
Somewhat:31%
A great deal:8%

Includes parent leaders from all backgrounds in school improvement efforts.
Not at all:16%
A little: 53%
Somewhat:25%
A great deal:6%

 

Supportive Environment: More (Respondent: Student)

Expectations for Postsecondary Education: More (Respondent, Student)
Teachers expect most students in this school to go to college.
Strongly disagree: 0%
Disagree: 0%
Agree: 49%
Strongly agree: 51%

Teachers at this school help students plan for college outside of class time.
Strongly disagree: 0%
Disagree: 19%
Agree: 58%
Strongly agree: 23%

The curriculum at this school is focused on helping students get ready for college.
Strongly disagree: 0%
Disagree: 2%
Agree: 51%
Strongly agree: 47% 

Most of the students in this school are planning to go to college.
Strongly disagree: 0%
Disagree: 7%
Agree: 58%
Strongly agree: 35% 

Teachers in this school feel that it is a part of their job to prepare students to succeed in college.
Strongly disagree: 0%
Disagree: 7%
Agree: 44%
Strongly agree: 49% 

School-Wide Future Orientation: Average (Respondent, Student)
Teachers make sure that all students are planning for life after graduation.
Strongly disagree: 5%
Disagree: 17%
Agree: 55%
Strongly agree: 23% 

Teachers work hard to make sure that all students are learning.
Strongly disagree: 3%
Disagree: 11%
Agree: 59%
Strongly agree: 28% 

High school is seen as preparation for the future.
Strongly disagree: 4%
Disagree: 10%
Agree: 56%
Strongly agree: 30% 

All students are encouraged to go to college.
Strongly disagree: 2%
Disagree: 13%
Agree: 57%
Strongly agree: 29% 

Teachers pay attention to all students, not just the top students.
Strongly disagree: 6%
Disagree: 18%
Agree: 52%
Strongly agree: 23% 

Teachers work hard to make sure that students stay in school.
Strongly disagree: 3%
Disagree: 13%
Agree: 57%
Strongly agree: 27% 

Safety: Average (Respondent, Student)
Outside around the school?
Not Safe:2%
Somewhat safe:10%
Mostly Safe:43%
Very Safe:45%

Traveling between home and school?
Not Safe:1%
Somewhat safe:7%
Mostly Safe:37%
Very Safe:54%

In your classes?
Not Safe:1%
Somewhat safe:4%
Mostly Safe:28%
Very Safe:67%

In the hallways of the school?
Not Safe:1%
Somewhat safe:7%
Mostly Safe:40%
Very Safe:51%

In the bathrooms of the school?
Not Safe:3%
Somewhat safe:14%
Mostly Safe:39%
Very Safe:44%

Student-Teacher Trust: More (Respondent, Student)
My teachers always keep their promises
Strongly Disagree: 4%
Disagree: 28%
Agree:50%
Strongly Agree:18% 

I feel safe and comfortable with my teachers at this school.
Strongly Disagree:1%
Disagree: 5%
Agree: 52%
Strongly Agree:42% 

My teachers treat me with respect.
Strongly Disagree: 2%
Disagree: 7%
Agree: 60%
Strongly Agree: 31%

My teachers will always listen to students’ ideas.
Strongly Disagree: 5%
Disagree: 25%
Agree: 49%
Strongly Agree: 21%

Ambitious Instruction: Average

Quality of Student Discussion: Average (Respondent, Teacher)

Students build on each other’s ideas during discussion.
Never: 4%
Rarely: 8%
Sometimes: 61%
Almost always: 27%

Students use data and text references to support their ideas.
Never: 12%
Rarely: 25%
Sometimes: 41%
Almost always: 22%

Students show each other respect.
Never: 0%
Rarely: 0%
Sometimes: 31%
Almost always: 69%

Students provide constructive feedback to their peers and to me.
Never: 0%
Rarely: 14%
Sometimes: 49%
Almost always: 37%

Most students participate in the discussion at some point.
Never: 0%
Rarely: 8%
Sometimes: 50%
Almost always: 42%

Academic Press: Average (Respondent, Student)
The teacher expects me to do my best all the time
Strongly disagree:1%
Disagree:5%
Agree:52%
Strongly Agree:43%

The teacher expects everyone to work hard
Strongly disagree:1%
Disagree:4%
Agree:53%
Strongly Agree:42%

This class really makes me think.
Strongly disagree:3%
Disagree:15%
Agree:50%
Strongly Agree:31%

This class challenges me
Strongly disagree:4%
Disagree:33%
Agree:42%
Strongly Agree:21%

The teacher asks difficult questions on tests
Strongly disagree:3%
Disagree:35%
Agree:38%
Strongly Agree:24%

The teacher asks difficult questions in class
Strongly disagree: 5%
Disagree: 36%
Agree: 40%
Strongly Agree: 19%

This class requires me to work hard to do well
Strongly disagree: 4%
Disagree: 25%
Agree: 43%
Strongly Agree: 28%

I really learn a lot in this class
Strongly disagree: 3%
Disagree: 16%
Agree: 48%
Strongly Agree: 32%

The teacher wants us to become better thinkers, not just memorize things
Strongly disagree: 2%
Disagree: 6%
Agree: 45%
Strongly Agree: 47%

English Instruction: Average (Respondent, Student)
Rewrite a paper or essay in response to comments.
Never: 12%
Once or twice a semester: 38%
Once or twice a month: 30%
Once or twice a week: 14%
Almost every day: 6%

Discuss connections between a reading and real life people or situations.
Never: 5%
Once or twice a semester: 12%
Once or twice a month:27%
Once or twice a week:37%
Almost every day:19%

Discuss how culture, time, or place affects an author’s writing.
Never: 6%
Once or twice a semester:10%
Once or twice a month:24%
Once or twice a week:39%
Almost every day:21%

Improve a piece of writing as a class or with partners.
Never: 11%
Once or twice a semester:21%
Once or twice a month:31%
Once or twice a week:26%
Almost every day:10%

Debate the meaning of a reading.
Never: 18%
Once or twice a semester: 17%
Once or twice a month: 18%
Once or twice a week:29%
Almost every day:18%

Explain how writers use tools like symbolism and metaphor to communicate meaning.
Never: 3%
Once or twice a semester: 8%
Once or twice a month: 19%
Once or twice a week:35%
Almost every day:35%

Math Instruction: Average (Respondent, Student)
Write a few sentences to explain how you solved a math problem.
Never:  25%
Once or twice a semester: 11%
Once or twice a month:20%
Once or twice a week:26%
Almost every day: 17%

Explain how you solved a problem to the class.
Never: 9%
Once or twice a semester: 8%
Once or twice a month: 14%
Once or twice a week:25%
Almost every day: 45%

Write a math problem for other students to solve.
Never: 47%
Once or twice a semester: 22%
Once or twice a month: 12%
Once or twice a week:10%
Almost every day:9%

Discuss possible solutions to problems with other students.
Never: 8%
Once or twice a semester:7%
Once or twice a month:12%
Once or twice a week:27%
Almost every day:46%

Apply math to situations in life outside of school.
Never: 18%
Once or twice a semester: 17%
Once or twice a month:20%
Once or twice a week:23%
Almost every day:21%

Solve a problem with multiple steps that takes more than 20 minutes.
Never: 24%
Once or twice a semester: 22%
Once or twice a month:23%
Once or twice a week:20%
Almost every day:12%

Supplemental Measures:

Socialization of New Teachers: Most (Respondent, Teacher)
How many teachers are assigned a mentor teacher when they first begin working at this school?
None: 6%
A Few: 8%
Most: 8%
All: 79%

Experienced teachers invite new teachers into their rooms to observe, give feedback, etc.
Strongly disagree: 4%
Disagree: 17%
Agree: 62%
Strongly Agree: 17%

A conscious effort is made by faculty to make new teachers feel welcome here.
Strongly disagree: 2%
Disagree: 9%
Agree: 64%
Strongly Agree: 25%

Classroom Disruptions: Most (Respondent, Teachers)
Create serious behavior problems in your class?
None: 73%
A few: 27%
A lot: 0%
Almost all: 0%

Refuse to respond when addressed?
None: 73%
A few: 25%
A lot: 0%
Almost all: 2%

Use inappropriate language during class?
None: 62%
A few: 35%
A lot: 2%
Almost all: 2%

Threaten you verbally?
None: 92%
A few: 8%
A lot: 0%
Almost all: 0%

Do off-task things (e.g., play games, text, talk on cell phone) during instructional time?
None: 15%
A few: 75%
A lot: 8%
Almost all: 2%

Student Responsibility: More (Respondent, Teacher)
Come to class on time?
None: 0%
Some: 0%
About Half: 0%
Most: 19%
Nearly all: 81%

Attend class regularly?
None: 0%
Some: 0%
About Half: 2%
Most: 25%
Nearly all: 73%

Come to class prepared with the appropriate supplies and books?
None: 0%
Some: 2%
About Half: 6%
Most: 29%
Nearly all: 63%

Regularly pay attention in class?
None: 0%
Some: 4%
About Half: 8%
Most: 43%
Nearly all: 46%

Actively participate in class activities?
None: 0%
Some: 2%
About Half: 17%
Most: 31%
Nearly all: 50%

Always turn in their homework?
None: 0%
Some: 2%
About Half: 12%
Most: 52%
Nearly all: 34%

Teacher Safety: More (Respondent, Teacher)
Physical conflicts among students
Not at all: 26%
A little: 64%
Some 8%
To a great extent: 2%

Robbery or theft
Not at all: 36%
A little: 61%
Some 3%
To a great extent: 0%

Gang activity
Not at all:95%
A little: 5%
Some 0%
To a great extent: 0%

Disorder in classrooms
Not at all: 15%
A little: 67%
Some 18%
To a great extent: 0%

Disorder in hallways
Not at all: 33%
A little: 56%
Some: 11%
To a great extent: 0%

Student disrespect of teachers
Not at all: 2%
A little: 57%
Some 33%
To a great extent: 7%

Threats of violence toward teacher
Not at all: 89%
A little: 11%
Some 0%
To a great extent: 0%

Innovation: Average (Respondent, Teachers)
Teachers are continually learning and seeking new ideas.
Strongly disagree:10%
Disagree:6%
Agree:54%
Strongly Agree: 31% 

Teachers are really trying to improve their teaching
None: 0%
Some: 6%
About Half: 15%
Most: 58%
Nearly All: 21%

Teachers are willing to take risks to make the school better
None: 0%
Some: 19%
About Half: 13%
Most: 53%
Nearly All: 15%

Teachers are eager to try new ideas
None: 2%
Some: 11%
About Half: 28%
Most: 47%
Nearly All: 11%

Reflective Dialogue: Average (Respondent, Teachers)
Teachers talk about instruction in the teachers’ lounge, faculty meetings, etc.
Strongly disagree:2%
Disagree:0%
Agree:62%
Strongly Agree: 36% 

Teachers in this school share and discuss student work with other teachers.
Strongly disagree:0%
Disagree:8%
Agree:69%
Strongly Agree: 23% 

Teachers discuss what helps students learn the best
Less than once a month:7%
2 or 3 times per month:20%
1 or 2 times per week:39%
Almost Daily: 34%

Teachers discuss the development of new curriculum
Less than once a month:25%
2 or 3 times per month:34%
1 or 2 times per week:36%
Almost Daily: 5%

Teachers discuss the goals of this school
Less than once a month:31%
2 or 3 times per month:44%
1 or 2 times per week:20%
Almost Daily: 5%

Teachers discuss managing classroom behavior
Less than once a month: 8%
2 or 3 times per month:33%
1 or 2 times per week:26%
Almost Daily: 33%

Collective Use of Assessment Data: More (Respondent, Teacher)
Independently.
Never: 0%
A few times: 4%
Every 6-8 weeks: 4%
Every 3-4 weeks: 33%
Weekly: 59%

With teachers in my grade level.
Never: 11%
A few times: 26%
Every 6-8 weeks: 15%
Every 3-4 weeks: 37%
Weekly: 11%

With teachers across grades.
Never: 52%
A few times: 28%
Every 6-8 weeks: 9%
Every 3-4 weeks: 9%
Weekly: 2%

With my principal
Never: 50%
A few times: 28%
Every 6-8 weeks: 9%
Every 3-4 weeks: 9%
Weekly: 2%

Academic Engagement: Average(Respondent, Student)
The topics we are studying are interesting and challenging.
Strongly Disagree: 8%
Disagree: 24%
Agree: 49%
Strongly Agree: 19%

I usually look forward to this class.
Strongly Disagree:13%
Disagree: 27%
Agree:40%
Strongly Agree: 20%

I work hard to do my best in this class.
Strongly Disagree: 2%
Disagree:11%
Agree: 54%
Strongly Agree: 32%

Sometimes I get so interested in my work I don’t want to stop.
Strongly Disagree:22%
Disagree: 38%
Agree:27%
Strongly Agree:13%

Classroom Rigor: Less (Respondent, Student)
Often connects what I am learning to life outside of the classroom.
Strongly Disagree: 7%
Disagree: 21%
Agree: 49%
Strongly Agree: 23%

Encourages students to share their ideas about things we are studying in class.
Strongly Disagree:4%
Disagree: 11%
Agree: 52%
Strongly Agree: 33%

Often requires me to explain my answers.
Strongly Disagree:3%
Disagree: 13%
Agree: 55%
Strongly Agree: 30%

Encourages us to consider different solutions or points of view.
Strongly Disagree:4%
Disagree:14%
Agree:53%
Strongly Agree: 29%

Doesn’t let students give up when the work gets hard.
Strongly Disagree: 3%
Disagree:13%
Agree: 52%
Strongly Agree: 32%

We talk about different solutions or points of view.
Very Little: 10%
Some: 38%
Quite a bit: 34%
A great deal: 18%

Course Clarity: Average (Respondent, Student)
It’s clear to me what I need to do to get a good grade.
Strongly Disagree:3%
Disagree:8%
Agree:54%
Strongly Agree: 35%

The work we do in class is good preparation for the test.
Strongly Disagree:5%
Disagree: 10%
Agree: 50%
Strongly Agree: 36%

I learn a lot from feedback on my work.
Strongly Disagree:5%
Disagree: 22%
Agree: 52%
Strongly Agree: 21%

The homework assignments help me to learn the course material.
Strongly Disagree: 4%
Disagree: 12%
Agree: 52%
Strongly Agree: 32%

I know what my teacher wants me to learn in this class.
Strongly Disagree: 3%
Disagree: 8%
Agree: 54%
Strongly Agree: 35%

Emotional Health: Average (Respondent, Student)
I can always find a way to help people end arguments.
Strongly Disagree: 3%
Disagree:32%
Agree: 56%
Strongly Agree: 9%

I listen carefully to what other people say to me.
Strongly Disagree:1%
Disagree:8%
Agree:69%
Strongly Agree: 22%

I’m good at working with other students.
Strongly Disagree:2%
Disagree:14%
Agree: 66%
Strongly Agree:18%

I’m good at helping other people.
Strongly Disagree:2%
Disagree:9%
Agree:66%
Strongly Agree:23%

Grit: Less (Respondent: Student)
I finish whatever I begin.
Not at all like me:1%
Not much like me: 5%
Somewhat like me:26%
Mostly like me: 44%
Very much like me: 25%

I am a hard worker.
Not at all like me:1%
Not much like me: 2%
Somewhat like me:17%
Mostly like me: 40%
Very much like me: 40%

I continue steadily toward my goals.
Not at all like me:1%
Not much like me: 5%
Somewhat like me:21%
Mostly like me: 41%
Very much like me: 33%

I don’t give up easily.
Not at all like me:2%
Not much like me: 6%
Somewhat like me:21%
Mostly like me: 37%
Very much like me: 25%

Human and Social Resources in the Community: Most (Respondent, Student)
There are adults in this neighborhood that children can look up to.
Strongly Disagree:2%
Disagree:9%
Agree:61%
Strongly Agree:29%

Adults in this neighborhood know who the local children are.
Strongly Disagree:5%
Disagree:20%
Agree:60%
Strongly Agree: 16%

During the day, it is safe for children to play in the local park or playground.
Strongly Disagree:1%
Disagree:4%
Agree:55%
Strongly Agree:40%

People in this neighborhood can be trusted.
Strongly Disagree:2%
Disagree:10%
Agree:59%
Strongly Agree:30%

The equipment and buildings in the neighborhood, park, or playground are well kept.
Strongly Disagree:2%
Disagree:8%
Agree:61%
Strongly Agree:28%

Inquiry-Based Science Instruction: More (Respondent, Student)
Use laboratory equipment or specimens.
Never: 3%
Once or twice a semester: 6%
Once or twice a month:31%
Once or twice a week:50%
Almost every day:10%

Write lab reports.
Never: 8%
Once or twice a semester: 16%
Once or twice a month: 39%
Once or twice a week:36%
Almost every day: 7%

Generate your own hypotheses.
Never: 3%
Once or twice a semester:9%
Once or twice a month: 36%
Once or twice a week: 41%
Almost every day: 10%

Use evidence/data to support an argument or hypothesis.
Never: 3%
Once or twice a semester: 8%
Once or twice a month: 32%
Once or twice a week: 46%
Almost every day: 12%

Find information from graphs and tables.
Never: 2%
Once or twice a semester: 7%
Once or twice a month: 25%
Once or twice a week: 49%
Almost every day: 17%

Parent Supportiveness: More (Respondent, Student)
Encourage you to work hard at school.
Never: 2%
Some of the time:8%
Most of the time:25%
All of the time: 65%

Are supportive of the things you like to do outside of school.
Never:3%
Some of the time:10%
Most of the time:28%
All of the time: 58%

Listen to you when you need to talk.
Never:5%
Some of the time:17%
Most of the time:28%
All of the time: 51%

Show they are proud of you.
Never:5%
Some of the time:20%
Most of the time:27%
All of the time: 49%

Take time to help you make decisions.
Never:6%
Some of the time:17%
Most of the time:29%
All of the time: 48%

Rigorous Study Habits: More (Respondent, Student)
I set aside time to do my homework and study.
Strongly Disagree:6%
Disagree:16%
Agree:53%
Strongly Agree:25%

I try to do well on my schoolwork even when it isn’t interesting to me.
Strongly Disagree:2%
Disagree:11%
Agree:57%
Strongly Agree:30%

If I need to study, I don’t go out with my friends.
Strongly Disagree:8%
Disagree:35%
Agree:39%
Strongly Agree:18%

I always study for tests.
Strongly Disagree:12%
Disagree:35%
Agree:39%
Strongly Agree:15%

School Connectedness: Average (Respondent, Student)
I feel like a real part of my school.
Strongly Disagree:8%
Disagree:23%
Agree:55%
Strongly Agree:14%

People here notice when I’m good at something.
Strongly Disagree:9%
Disagree:29%
Agree:47%
Strongly Agree:15%

Other students in my school take my opinions seriously.
Strongly Disagree:8%
Disagree:32%
Agree:51%
Strongly Agree:9%

People at this school are friendly to me.
Strongly Disagree:3%
Disagree:9%
Agree:67%
Strongly Agree:22%

I’m included in lots of activities at school.
Strongly Disagree:8%
Disagree:20%
Agree:49%
Strongly Agree:23%

School Safety: More (Respondent, Student)
I worry about crime and violence in this school.
Strongly Disagree:43%
Disagree:43%
Agree:11%
Strongly Agree:2%

Students at this school are often teased or picked on.
Strongly Disagree:12%
Disagree:50%
Agree:32%
Strongly Agree:6%

Students at this school are often threatened or bullied.
Strongly Disagree:19%
Disagree:63%
Agree:15%
Strongly Agree:3%

Student Peer Relationships: Most (Respondent, Student)
Students report that their school peers

Like to put others down.
Strongly Disagree:21%
Disagree:55%
Agree:20%
Strongly Agree:4%

Help each other learn.
Strongly Disagree:2%
Disagree:18%
Agree:64%
Strongly Agree:15%

Don’t get along together very well.
Strongly Disagree:12%
Disagree:66%
Agree:28%
Strongly Agree:1%

Treat each other with respect.
Strongly Disagree: 2%
Disagree:28%
Agree:59%
Strongly Agree:10%