COMMUNITY SURVEY RESULTS
IF YES, ASK:
A. Are they enrolled in Fort Bend ISD schools or private schools?
Ft. Bend ISD 167 87.0% Private School 18 9.4% Both 3 1.6% Other 4 2.1% Total 192 100.0% IF FORT BEND ISD OR BOTH, ASK:
B. Do you have children enrolled in a Fort Bend ISD Elementary school?
Yes 94 55.3% No 76 44.7% Total 170 100.0% C. Do you have children enrolled in a Fort Bend ISD Middle school?
Yes 70 41.2% No 100 58.8% Total 170 100.0% D. Do you have children enrolled in a Fort Bend ISD High school?
Yes 82 48.2% No 88 51.8% Total 170 100.0% FOR EACH YES ABOVE, ASK:
E. How would you rate the quality of education your child receives through a Fort Bend ISD elementary school? Would you say it is...
Excellent 40 42.6% Good 40 42.6% Fair 8 8.5% Poor 6 6.4% Total 94 100.0% F. How would you rate the quality of education your child receives through a Fort Bend ISD Middle School? Would you say it is...
Excellent 16 22.9% Good 36 51.4% Fair 15 21.4% Poor 3 4.3% Total 70 100.0% G. How would you rate the quality of education your child receives through a Fort Bend ISD High School? Would you say it is...
Excellent 31 37.8% Good 37 45.1% Fair 12 14.6% Poor 2 2.4% Total 82 100.0% 9. How much do you know about the programs and services provided by Fort Bend ISD?
A Lot 101 25.3% A Little 211 52.8% Nothing 79 19.8% DK 9 2.3% Total 400 100.0% Based on what you know or have heard, do you strongly agree, agree, have no opinion, disagree or strongly disagree for each of the following statements about Fort Bend ISD:
10. Schools in Fort Bend ISD are safe and secure.
Strongly Agree 39 9.8% Agree 242 60.5% No Opinion 36 9.0% Disagree 46 11.5% Strongly Disagree 8 2.0% DK 29 7.3% Total 400 100.0% 11. Fort Bend ISD elementary schools effectively handle problems of misbehavior.
Strongly Agree 31 7.8% Agree 201 50.3% No Opinion 62 15.5% Disagree 38 9.5% Strongly Disagree 5 1.3% DK 63 15.8% Total 400 100.0% 12. Fort Bend ISD secondary schools effectively handle problems of misbehavior.
Strongly Agree 23 5.8% Agree 194 48.5% No Opinion 57 14.3% Disagree 48 12.0% Strongly Disagree 6 1.5% DK 72 18.0% Total 400 100.0% 13. Schools in Fort Bend ISD have sufficient space and facilities to support the instructional programs.
Strongly Agree 26 6.5% Agree 197 49.3% No Opinion 38 9.5% Disagree 69 17.3% Strongly Disagree 16 4.0% DK 54 13.5% Total 400 100.0% 14. Fort Bend ISD buildings are in good condition.
Strongly Agree 43 10.8% Agree 271 67.8% No Opinion 33 8.3% Disagree 27 6.8% Strongly Disagree 0 0.0% DK 26 6.5% Total 400 100.0% 15. Fort Bend ISD buildings are clean and well maintained.
Strongly Agree 46 11.5% Agree 280 70.0% No Opinion 27 6.8% Disagree 17 4.3% Strongly Disagree 0 0.0% DK 30 7.5% Total 400 100.0% 16. Schools in Fort Bend ISD are good places to learn.
Strongly Agree 51 12.8% Agree 272 68.0% No Opinion 27 6.8% Disagree 25 6.3% Strongly Disagree 1 0.3% DK 24 6.0% Total 400 100.0% 17. Schools in this district have the materials and supplies necessary for instruction in basic skills programs.
Strongly Agree 32 8.0% Agree 256 64.0% No Opinion 44 11.0% Disagree 23 5.8% Strongly Disagree 3 0.8% DK 42 10.5% Total 400 100.0% 18. Fort Bend ISD teachers care about students' needs.
Strongly Agree 47 11.8% Agree 240 60.0% No Opinion 38 9.5% Disagree 36 9.0% Strongly Disagree 1 0.3% DK 38 9.5% Total 400 100.0% 19. Fort Bend ISD parents are given opportunities to play an active role in public schools.
Strongly Agree 61 15.3% Agree 242 60.5% No Opinion 32 8.0% Disagree 35 8.8% Strongly Disagree 2 0.5% DK 28 7.0% Total 400 100.0% 20. Fort Bend ISD parents feel welcome when they visit a school.
Strongly Agree 59 14.8% Agree 243 60.8% No Opinion 33 8.3% Disagree 31 7.8% Strongly Disagree 2 0.5% DK 32 8.0% Total 400 100.0% 21. Fort Bend ISD parents participate in school activities and organizations.
Strongly Agree 42 10.5% Agree 246 61.5% No Opinion 37 9.3% Disagree 29 7.3% Strongly Disagree 2 0.5% DK 44 11.0% Total 400 100.0% 22. Community members take an active part in the education of children at Fort Bend ISD.
Strongly Agree 32 8.0% Agree 229 57.3% No Opinion 42 10.5% Disagree 44 11.0% Strongly Disagree 2 0.5% DK 51 12.8% Total 400 100.0% 23. Community members feel welcome when they attend Fort Bend ISD school board meetings to express their views.
Strongly Agree 21 5.3% Agree 209 52.3% No Opinion 62 15.5% Disagree 25 6.3% Strongly Disagree 3 0.8% DK 80 20.0% Total 400 100.0% 24. The superintendent and staff work to involve the community in school activities.
Strongly Agree 19 4.8% Agree 223 55.8% No Opinion 48 12.0% Disagree 41 10.3% Strongly Disagree 2 0.5% DK 67 16.8% Total 400 100.0% 25. The school principals work to involve the community in campus activities.
Strongly Agree 24 6.0% Agree 232 58.0% No Opinion 53 13.3% Disagree 41 10.3% Strongly Disagree 1 0.3% DK 49 12.3% Total 400 100.0% 26. Fort Bend ISD administration does a lot to promote good public relations between the district and the community.
Strongly Agree 22 5.5% Agree 232 58.0% No Opinion 41 10.3% Disagree 54 13.5% Strongly Disagree 2 0.5% DK 49 12.3% Total 400 100.0% 27. Communications are good between Fort Bend ISD district administration and the community.
Strongly Agree 21 5.3% Agree 213 53.3% No Opinion 45 11.3% Disagree 66 16.5% Strongly Disagree 1 0.3% DK 54 13.5% Total 400 100.0% 28. The community is proud of the public school education in Fort Bend ISD.
Strongly Agree 35 8.8% Agree 269 67.3% No Opinion 25 6.3% Disagree 40 10.0% Strongly Disagree 1 0.3% DK 30 7.5% Total 400 100.0% 29. Fort Bend ISD places too much emphasis on passing the TAAS, and not enough emphasis on providing students with a well-rounded education.
Strongly Agree 81 20.3% Agree 164 41.0% No Opinion 57 14.3% Disagree 56 14.0% Strongly Disagree 4 1.0% DK 38 9.5% Total 400 100.0% 30. Fort Bend ISD graduates are prepared to go on to college or directly into the work force when they graduate.
Strongly Agree 31 7.8% Agree 230 57.5% No Opinion 43 10.8% Disagree 46 11.5% Strongly Disagree 4 1.0% RF 1 0.3% DK 45 11.3% Total 400 100.0% 31. The local business community in Fort Bend county does a lot to support Fort Bend ISD programs.
Strongly Agree 35 8.8% Agree 226 56.5% No Opinion 51 12.8% Disagree 28 7.0% Strongly Disagree 2 0.5% DK 58 14.5% Total 400 100.0% 32. Fort Bend ISD does a good job of meeting the educational needs of the disadvantaged student population.
Strongly Agree 24 6.0% Agree 189 47.3% No Opinion 64 16.0% Disagree 42 10.5% Strongly Disagree 5 1.3% RF 1 0.3% DK 75 18.8% Total 400 100.0% Now, let's rate Fort Bend ISD's bilingual education and limited English proficiency programs.
33. How well would you say Fort Bend ISD's bilingual education and limited English proficiency programs prepare students to perform in school?
Excellent 33 8.3% Good 123 30.8% Fair 72 18.0% Poor 22 5.5% RF 1 0.3% DK 149 37.3% Total 400 100.0% 34. What about Fort Bend ISD's magnet school programs such as fine arts, health professions and languages? Based on what you know or have heard, would you say that the magnet schools are...
Excellent 44 11.0% Good 158 39.5% Fair 56 14.0% Poor 10 2.5% DK 132 33.0% Total 400 100.0% Based on what you know or have heard about the magnet schools, do you strongly agree, agree, have no opinion, disagree or strongly disagree with the following statements:
35. Fort Bend ISD should expand its magnet school programs to include additional programs such as science, engineering, music, etc.
Strongly Agree 83 20.8% Agree 169 42.3% No Opinion 55 13.8% Disagree 11 2.8% Strongly Disagree 3 0.8% DK 79 19.8% Total 400 100.0% 36. Fort Bend ISD does a good job of managing the tax dollars used to operate the district.
Strongly Agree 19 4.8% Agree 173 43.3% No Opinion 72 18.0% Disagree 62 15.5% Strongly Disagree 21 5.3% DK 53 13.3% Total 400 100.0% 37. Overall, based on everything you have seen, heard or read about the district, would you say Fort Bend ISD is operating...
Very Efficiently 39 9.8% Efficiently 247 61.8% Not Very Efficiently 57 14.3% Inefficiently 11 2.8% DK 46 11.5% Total 400 100.0% 38. What would you say is the most critical issue currently facing Fort Bend ISD? RECORD VERBATIM AND PROBE FOR CLARITY
Now, I have a few background questions and we will be finished.
D1. First, how long have you lived in the Fort Bend ISD?
1 to 2 Years 45 11.3% 3 to 5 Years 65 16.3% 6 to 10 Years 100 25.0% 11 Years or More 187 46.8% RF 1 0.3% DK 2 0.5% Total 400 100.0% D2. Counting yourself, how many people live in your household?
One 30 7.5% Two 119 29.8% Three 72 18.0% Four 95 23.8% Five 47 11.8% Six 26 6.5% Seven 4 1.0% Eight 3 0.8% Eleven 1 0.3% Twelve 1 0.3% RF 1 0.3% DK 1 0.3% Total 400 100.0% D3. What is the highest level of formal education you have completed?
Less Than High School 45 11.3% High School Graduate 80 20.0% 1 to 3 Years College 85 21.3% College Degree or Higher 185 46.3% RF 2 0.5% DK 3 0.8% Total 400 100.0% D4. Are you...
Married 290 72.5% Widowed 20 5.0% Separated 11 2.8% Divorced 25 6.3% Never Married 47 11.8% Living Together 2 0.5% RF 2 0.5% DK 3 0.8% Total 400 100.0% D5. Are you currently....
Employed Full-Time 234 58.5% Employed Part-Time 35 8.8% Unemployed 11 2.8% Retired or Disabled 45 11.3% Going to School 11 2.8% A Homemaker 53 13.3% Something Else 8 2.0% RF/DK 3 0.8% Total 400 100.0% IF MARRIED, ASK:
D6. Is your spouse currently...
Employed Full-Time 223 76.9% Employed Part-Time 13 4.5% Unemployed 7 2.4% Retired or Disabled 25 8.6% Going to School 2 0.7% A Homemaker 18 6.2% Something Else 2 0.7% Total 290 100.0% D7. Do you...
Own 316 79.0% Rent 54 13.5% Live Rent-Free 21 5.3% RF 6 1.5% DK 3 0.8% Total 400 100.0% D8. What is your home zip code? ___ ___ ___ ___ ___
D9. In what group does your age fall?
18 to 24 Years Old 28 7.0% 25 to 34 Years Old 64 16.0% 35 to 49 Years Old 177 44.3% 50 to 64 Years Old 84 21.0% 65 or Older 41 10.3% RF 4 1.0% DK 2 0.5% Total 400 100.0% D10. Do you consider yourself...
Anglo 221 55.3% Black 62 15.5% Hispanic 70 17.5% Asian 27 6.8% Something Else 9 2.3% RF 5 1.3% DK 6 1.5% Total 400 100.0% D11. What was your total annual household income for 1999 from all sources before taxes?
Less than $5,000 9 2.3% $5,000 to $14,999 12 3.0% $15,000 to $ 24,999 25 6.3% $25,000 to $34,999 30 7.5% $35,000 to $49,999 61 15.3% $50,000 or More 160 40.0% RF 54 13.5% DK 49 12.3% Total 400 100.0% D12. INTERVIEWER: RECORD GENDER OF RESPONDENT
Male 192 48.0% Female 208 52.0% Total 400 100.0% Thank you very much for your cooperation.