U.S. students give their schools an overall B- grade on average, according to a new report. However, the responses varied based on factors like race and students' academic performance. New report shows there is 'clearly room for improvement' in schools:
US students give their schools an overall B- grade on average, according to a new report released Wednesday that asked fifth through twelfth graders to assess their school’s quality in multiple categories, including teaching, effectiveness in preparing them for the future and mental health support.released by Gallup and the Walton Family Foundation. Nearly a quarter, 24%, gave their school a C and one-tenth gave either a D or F.
Schools received the worst grades on metrics about student engagement and preparedness, according to the report. Students gave an average grade of a C+ for how well their schools teach about potential careers, foster excitement about learning, and teach in ways that adapt to unique learning needs. Students gave a B- for the quality of teaching, with only 23% giving an A.
Schools received the best grades for safety and respect, receiving an average grade of a B for each category. According to the report, 48% of students gave their school an A for respecting who they are and 43% gave an A for keeping them physically safe. “These are the largest negative disparities observed among Black students across all metrics assessed,” the researchers wrote.Students’ ratings of their schools “closely align” with their academic performance, as higher-performing students are “much more likely” to give their schools higher grades than lower-performing students, the report said.
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