Key takeaways:
- Adults and students rarely see the same school. On nearly every dimension, staff rate the school higher than parents and guardians, who in turn rate it higher than secondary students.
- The largest gaps are about relationships, and not academics. 97% of staff say students have a trusted adult to turn to for a personal problem, compared with 68% of students, a 29-point gap.
- Safety and student behavior are the lowest-rated dimension overall. Staff rate 22 points higher than students, and only 55% of students say peers treat each other with respect.
- Real-world relevance is the weakest link in teaching and learning. Just 56% of students say teachers show how lessons connect to life outside school, against 85% of staff.
- Families feel welcomed, but are not always heard. 90% of parents and guardians call the school welcoming, but only 79% say the community has real opportunities to shape decisions.
