Interpretation Worksheets for the
2014-2015 Delaware School Surveys
School Climate, Techniques, Bullying, Engagement
STAFF Version
Delaware School Surveys Report Interpretation Key
School Climate Scale – Table 1 Standard Scores – Table a
Bold – Total Scores
Techniques Scale – Table 2
Average Scores – Table b
Green – Favorable
Bullying Scale – Table 3
(not applicable to STAFF)
Percentage Response Scores
– Table c
Red – Unfavorable
Engagement Scale – Table 4
(not applicable to STAFF)
Scale
School Climate, Techniques, &
Engagement Scales
Bullying Scale
Favorable (GREEN)
Standard Score Average Score
110 and above 3.4 and above
Unfavorable (RED)
Standard Score
Average Score
89 and below
2.5 and below
N/A
110 and above
N/A
3.0 and above
Standard Score Distribution
Average Item Score Calculation
Determine: How does your
school compare to other like
schools?
Determine: Do your respondents’
scores reflect positive or negative
perceptions of school climate,
regardless of how your school
compares to other schools?
SS = 89
SS = 110
Average scores are calculated by
finding the average of all responses
for each item.
Considerable
Concerns
Sizeable
Strengths
Example:
Responses to Item 5 = 2,3,3,3,4,2
2+3+3+3+4+2= 17
17/6= 2.82
Average Item Score = 2.83
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TEACHER/STAFF DATA REPORT
School Climate Scale – Table 1
STANDARD SCORE (SS) ANALYSIS
Response Scale
1=Disagree A Lot
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2=Disagree
3=Agree
4=Agree A Lot
Look at the standard scores in the first row of Table 1a.
Scores are compared with other schools at your grade level where appropriate (e.g.
elementary, middle, or high school).
o When specific grade-level comparisons are not possible (i.e. alternative and special
schools), schools are compared to all participating schools.
Use table to record how staff rate school climate overall:
o What are your school’s sizable strengths and considerable concerns?
o What are other relative strengths or concerns to note as areas of interest?
Total School Climate Scale (SS)
Strengths
Concerns
Notes
DE School Surveys 2014-2015
STAFF DATA
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Examine data by position – Table 1a
Use table to record:
o What are your school’s sizable strengths and considerable concerns between and
within positions?
o What are other relative strengths or concerns to note as areas of interest?
Total School Climate by Position (SS)
Strengths
Concerns
Notes
DE School Surveys 2014-2015
STAFF DATA
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School Climate Scale – Table 1
AVERAGE ITEM SCORE (AIS) ANALYSIS
Response Scale
1=Disagree A Lot
2=Disagree 3=Agree
4=Agree A Lot
 Examine the average scores in the first row from of Table 1b.
 Use table to record:
o Which subscales reflect your school’s sizable strengths and considerable concerns
according to staff?
o What are other relative strengths or concerns to note as areas of interest?
Total School Climate Scale (AIS)
Strengths
Concerns
Notes
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Examine data by position - Table 1b
Use table to record:
o What are your school’s sizable strengths and considerable concerns between and
within positions?
o What are other relative strengths or concerns to note as areas of interest?
School Climate Scale by Position (AIS)
Strengths
Concerns
Notes
DE School Surveys 2014-2015
STAFF DATA
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School Climate Scale – Table 1
% RESPONSE SCORE ANALYSIS
Response Scale
1=Disagree A Lot
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2=Disagree
3=Agree
4=Agree A Lot
Table 1c shows individual responses to items in a subscale.
The percentage of staff in your school (all positions combined) that chose each response is
reported.
Record important observations below to identify the items on each subscale to which staff
responded positively or negatively.
Subscales
Strengths
(Item Numbers)
Concerns
(Item Numbers)
Teacher-Student Relations
Student-Student Relations
Respect for Diversity
Student Engagement School-wide
Clarity of Expectations
Fairness of Rules
School Safety
Bullying School-wide*
Teacher-Home Communications
Staff Relations
Notes
*A high score on this subscale is negative because items are negatively worded
DE School Surveys 2014-2015
STAFF DATA
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School Climate Scale – Graph 1b
CROSS-YEAR ANALYSIS –
Response Scale
1=Disagree A Lot
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2=Disagree
3=Agree
4=Agree A Lot
Graph 1b shows a comparison of your school’s average item scores from this school year and
2 previous years (if data are available).
Consider when looking at current year data, to also review previous year scores to examine
increased, decreased, or maintained scores.
Record important observations regarding subscale totals when reviewing data from multiple
years.
Increased Scores
Decreased Scores
Maintained Scores
Notes
DE School Surveys 2014-2015
STAFF DATA
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STAFF DATA REPORT
Techniques Scale – Table 2
STANDARD SCORE (SS) ANALYSIS
Response Scale
1=Disagree A Lot
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2=Disagree
3=Agree
4=Agree A Lot
Look at the standard scores in the first row of Table 2a.
Scores are compared with other schools at your grade level where appropriate (e.g.
elementary, middle, or high school).
Use table to record how staff rate techniques overall:
o What are your school’s sizable strengths and considerable concerns?
o What are other relative strengths or concerns to note as areas of interest?
Techniques Scale (SS)
Strengths
Concerns
Notes
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Examine data by position – Table 2a
Use table to record:
o What are your school’s sizable strengths and considerable concerns between and
within positions?
o What are other relative strengths or concerns to note as areas of interest?
Techniques by Position (SS)
Strengths
Concerns
Notes
DE School Surveys 2014-2015
STAFF DATA
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Techniques Scale – Table 2
AVERAGE ITEM SCORE (AIS) ANALYSIS
Response Scale
1=Disagree A Lot
2=Disagree 3=Agree
4=Agree A Lot
 Examine the average scores in the first row from of Table 2b.
 Use table to record:
o Which subscales reflect your school’s sizable strengths and considerable concerns
according to staff?
o What are other relative strengths or concerns to note as areas of interest?
Techniques Scale (AIS)
Strengths
Concerns
Notes
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Examine data by position - Table 2b
Use table to record:
o What are your school’s sizable strengths and considerable concerns between and
within positions?
o What are other relative strengths or concerns to note as areas of interest?
Techniques by Position (AIS)
Strengths
Concerns
Notes
DE School Surveys 2014-2015
STAFF DATA
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Techniques Scale – Table 2
% RESPONSE SCORE ANALYSIS
Response Scale
1=Disagree A Lot
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2=Disagree
3=Agree
4=Agree A Lot
Table 2c shows individual responses to items in a subscale.
The percentage of staff in your school (all positions combined) that chose each response is
reported.
Record important observations below to identify the items on each subscale to which staff
responded positively or negatively.
Subscales
Strengths
(Item Numbers)
Concerns
(Item Numbers)
Positive Techniques
Punitive Techniques*
SEL Techniques
Notes
*A high score on this subscale is negative because items are negatively worded
DE School Surveys 2014-2015
STAFF DATA
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Techniques Scale – Graph 2b
CROSS-YEAR ANALYSIS –
Response Scale
1=Disagree A Lot
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2=Disagree
3=Agree
4=Agree A Lot
Graph 2b shows a comparison of your school’s average item scores from this school year and
2 previous years (if data are available).
Consider when looking at current year data, to also review previous year scores to examine
increased, decreased, or maintained scores.
Record important observations regarding subscale totals when reviewing data from multiple
years.
Increased Scores
Decreased Scores
Maintained Scores
Notes
DE School Surveys 2014-2015
STAFF DATA