Students at Sonoma County were surveyed in January 2023 about their perceptions of their school in terms of Engagement, Academic Challenge, Instructional Methods, Culture, Belonging, and Relationships. In addition, students provided feedback about Project-Based Learning and Emotional and Mental Health.

In order to put student feedback into context, this report compares Sonoma County students' ratings to the ratings from students at 870 other elementary schools across the country.

Compared to other participating elementary schools, Sonoma County's highest rated themes were:

• Culture 
• Belonging 

and the lowest rated themes were:

• Engagement  
• Academic Challenge

Compared to other participating elementary schools, Sonoma County's highest rated question within the key themes was:

• Do students stay busy in class? (which is in the Culture theme)

and the lowest rated question within the key themes was:

• Do you think your teacher wants you to work your hardest? (which is in the Engagement theme)

Respondents also provided feedback about Project-Based Learning. For example, 26% of respondents responded positively to the question: Does what you learn school help you think about what you want to do when you grow up?

Respondents also provided feedback about Emotional and Mental Health. For example, 59% of respondents responded positively to the question: When I'm feeling upset, there is an adult outside of school I can talk to.

This report represents feedback from 12357 students.  Based on the enrollment data provided, you had a 97% response rate.  Please refer to the Appendix section for more information about the demographics of the respondents. 

*Your school is in this cohort (School Reports only).