This past October, Sierra Vista Unified School District completed our annual perception surveys for both parents and staff. For the third year in a row, we partnered with School Perceptions to administer these surveys so we can continue gathering high-quality, objective data about how we are doing as a district.
We are excited to share that this year’s results showed solid, meaningful growth across many areas, with several indexes and individual indicators increasing by multiple percentage points. Your participation helps us understand what is working well and where we can continue to improve to ensure all students and families feel supported, informed, and connected.
Highlights From the Parent Survey
A few standout improvements from the Parent Survey include:
Informed Index: Increased to 3.88 (+2.9%)
Included Index: Increased to 3.83 (+4.1%)
Atmosphere Index: Increased to 3.93 (+3.4%)
Overall Satisfaction: Rose from 6.78 to 7.04 (+3.8%)
Additionally, the most improved areas included:
“My child gets help when they need it” (+6.4%)
“I am satisfied with our school’s efforts to address bullying” (+6.1%)
“I am updated on how my child is doing at school” (+5.9%)
Highlights From the Staff Survey
A few standout improvements from the Staff Survey include:
Academics Index: Increased to 3.60 (+4.7%)
Student Experience Index: Increased to 4.05 (+4.1%)
Staff Experience Index: Increased to 3.80 (+3.5%)
Overall Satisfaction: Rose from 5.66 to 5.82 (+2.8%)
Additionally, the most improved areas included:
“Our school's student discipline practices and policies are effective” (+12.5%)
“District administration is doing what it takes to make our district successful.” (+10.0%)
“The District seeks input from a broad group of staff members.” (+9.8%)
These results reflect the hard work of our staff and the strong partnership we maintain with our families.
Why These Surveys Matter
These annual surveys play a critical role in shaping district decisions. The feedback you provide helps us:
Identify areas of strength
Understand where we can grow
Measure the impact of changes we’ve made
Ensure our planning remains thoughtful, data-driven, and student-centered
Your input truly guides our continuous improvement efforts across SVUSD.
View the Full Results
We invite you to review the full reports and the Board presentation for a deeper look at the data:
Thank you again to all who took the time to complete the surveys. Your voice is essential in helping us strengthen our district and continue “Achieving Excellence Together.”