Within the Culture theme, compared to other participating middle schools, the highest rated question for Sonoma was: 

• I am proud of my school.

and the lowest rated question was:

• My school creates a friendly environment.

Here is the full list of questions in the Culture theme:

• My school's policies are administered fairly and consistently.
• My school runs smoothly.
• I am proud of my school.
• My school creates a friendly environment.
• I believe in my school's mission.
• I feel valued by my school.

Here are the related questions in the culture theme:

• Discipline in this school is fair.

In addition, families were asked about whether people of different backgrounds are respected by the school:

• My school respects people of different religions and faiths.
• My school respects people of different sexual orientations (e.g. gay, straight, bisexual, etc.).
• My school respects people of different abilities (people with disabilities).
• My school respects people of different gender identities (e.g. men, women, people who identify in a different way).
• My school respects people of different incomes. (how much money someone makes).
• My school respects people of different races/ethnicities.
• My school respects people of different countries of origin.