Understanding the perspectives of the people who make up Battle Ground Public Schools is important as we continue working toward improvement. In February 2023, staff members, students, parents and guardians had an opportunity to participate in a survey administered by the Center for Educational Effectiveness.
The data from the survey is not meant to indicate good or bad performance, but rather to provide information about what’s working well and identify opportunities for growth. The characteristics that had the highest and lowest percentages of positive responses included:
Staff respondents were 82% positive in their responses to questions about curriculum, instruction and assessment, and 56% positive when answering questions about focused professional development.
Student respondents were 83.3% positive about their schools having high standards and expectations, and 57.5% positive about staff’s monitoring of teaching and learning.
Family respondents were 79% positive answering questions about their schools having effective leadership, and 64.9% positive when answering questions about schools having a clear and shared focus.
How we will use this information
Results will be used to evaluate progress toward our strategic plan objectives, update school improvement plans and guide professional development for staff. We appreciate everyone who took the time to complete the survey and provide their input. This input will help us work toward positive outcomes for our students, staff, families and community.
Results for BGPS primary schools
Staff
Highlight: 98.6% of staff respondents said that they are willing to work at changing their school for the better.
Area for growth: 49.6% said that they receive training on instruction to support social and emotional learning.
Parent/guardians
Highlight: 97.6% of parent or guardian respondents said that communications/materials they receive from the school are in a language they can understand.
Area for growth: 60.1% said that parents/guardians have input into plans for improving this school.
Primary students were not surveyed.
Results for BGPS middle schools
Staff
Highlight: 96.8% of staff respondents said that they are willing to work at changing their school for the better.
Area for growth: 37.6% said that struggling students receive early intervention and remediation to acquire skills.
Parent/guardians
Highlight: 97.5% of parent and guardian respondents said communications/materials they receive from their child’s school are in a language they can understand.
Area for growth: 38.8% of parent and guardian respondents said that their child’s school tells them how they can help their child with homework.
Students
Highlight: 91.8% of student respondents said that their teachers believe student learning is important.
Area for growth: 34.8% said that most students are respectful of others at their school.
See the survey results for each school.
Results for BGPS high schools
Staff
Highlight: 93.3% of staff respondents said that they are willing to work at changing their school for the better.
Area for growth: 35.2% said that struggling students receive early intervention and remediation to acquire skills.
Parents/guardians
Highlight: 97.3% of parent/guardian respondents said that communications/ materials they receive from the school are in a language they can understand.
Area for growth: 31.3% of parent and guardian respondents said that their child’s school tells them how they can help their child with homework.
Students
Highlight: 92.8% of student respondents said that they are comfortable interacting with people from a different racial or ethnic background.
Area for growth: 33.3% said that most students are respectful of others at their school.