Climate Survey and Student Engagement

What is the PA Climate Survey?

This online survey, designed for students, teachers, parents, and community members in Pennsylvania schools, collects valuable data to enhance school climate. It explores key areas like Student Support, Social Emotional Learning, Safe School Climate, and more, offering insights into actions, relationships, bullying, and feelings of belonging from diverse perspectives.

These efforts support DASD's strategic plan, specifically Goal 1: "Students feel Safe, Connected, and Engaged." By focusing on metrics such as the percentage of students who feel safe, connected, and heard; attendance rates; participation in co-curricular and extracurricular activities; and suspension rates across all demographic groups, this initiative fosters a more inclusive and supportive educational environment.

To request a copy of the 2025-2026 PA Climate Survey Report, please contact our Student Relations and School Climate Department.

2025 Pennsylvania Climate Survey Overview

Stakeholder Participation Breakdown

STAKEHOLDER GROUP	NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS
Administrators	10
Teachers	415
Staff	235
Elementary Students Grades 3-5	2,364
Middle School Students Grades 6-8	1,963
High School Students Grades 9-12	2,401
Parents/Guardians	868
Community Members	65

Overall Climate Scores

Please note: All scores are based on a 4-point scale, not a percentage. Scores above 3.4 are considered agreeable, while scores below 2.5 indicate a contradiction.

3.18

TOTAL AVERAGE SCHOOL CLIMATE

3.01

SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING AVERAGE

3.15

STUDENT SUPPORT AVERAGE

3.23

SAFE SCHOOL CLIMATE AVERAGE

Elementary Student Insights Grades 3-5

Elementary Student Insights

Please note: All scores are based on a 4-point scale, not a percentage. Scores above 3.4 are considered agreeable, while scores below 2.5 indicate a contradiction.

3.75

Feel safe in classrooms

3.56

feel safe around school

3.29

teachers perceived as supportive/fair

3.63

teachers are willing to help students

3.68

care about how others feel

2.96

concerns about bullying

Middle & High School Student Insights Grades 6-12

Middle and High School Student Insights

Please note: All scores are based on a 4-point scale, not a percentage. Scores above 3.4 are considered agreeable, while scores below 2.5 indicate a contradiction.

3.32

middle school safe school climate score

3.22

high school safe school climate score

2.95

middle school social emotional learning score

2.81

high school social emotional learning score

"I feel mostly or very safe in classes."

95.8% of middle school students agree that they feel mostly or very safe in classes.

96.4% of high school students agree that they feel mostly or very safe in classes.

"Students at this school are not often bullied."

84.9% of middle school students agree that students are not often bullied.

83.6% of high school students agree that students are not often bullied.

Staff Perspectives

Please note: All scores are based on a 4-point scale, not a percentage. Scores above 3.4 are considered agreeable, while scores below 2.5 indicate a contradiction.

3.21

school climate score

3.36

safe climate score

2.77

social emotional learning score

"School provides a safe environment."

Parent/Guardian Feedback

Please note: All scores are based on a 4-point scale, not a percentage. Scores above 3.4 are considered agreeable, while scores below 2.5 indicate a contradiction.

3.37

overall satisfaction with school climate

3.45

child safety perception

3.43

satisfaction with child's education

3.29

communication with teachers

Key Insights

Enhance parent-teacher communication
Increase opportunities for parental involvement
Offer additional feedback on student progress
Provide additional resources for supporting student well-being at home

Community Perspectives

Please note: All scores are based on a 4-point scale, not a percentage. Scores above 3.4 are considered agreeable, while scores below 2.5 indicate a contradiction.

3.13

community average school climate score

3.18

community safe school climate score

"DASD schools provide a safe environment."

"DASD schools have a good community relationship."

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2025-2026 Student Engagement Survey Data