What is a student perception survey?
These are anonymous questionnaires to get feedback from students regarding the perceptions they have about their experiences at school. They are administered to students of all ages, from preschool through high school. They provide school leaders with insights about how students feel concerning school safety, bullying, student-teacher relationships, belongingness, learning, and school leadership.
Every interaction a student has with their school, their teachers, peers, administrators, support staff (like bus drivers, janitors, coaches), and more, shapes their experience. These interactions, then, shape their perception.
Why administer a survey?
The goal of a student perception survey is pretty simple: ask the questions that reveal what school feels like for students. The right questions help you see beyond grades and attendance. They take you into the classroom climate, relationships, teaching practices, and how supported students really feel. A good survey is an effective, reliable tool that provides teachers, administrators, and school leaders with relevant, actionable feedback. It will help you get a clearer picture of what’s working, what isn’t, and where to focus your improvement efforts.
What are Sample Student Perception Survey Questions?
Recommended survey topics include communication, discipline, staff-student relationships, belonging and community, learning environment, bullying & safety, teacher effectiveness & preparedness, among others.
Here are some sample survey questions:
- My teachers give me useful and constructive feedback about my work.
- Teachers treat all students fairly, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, or other personal characteristics.
- There are adults at my school who I can talk to if I am having a problem.
- Students can disagree with teachers without fear of getting in trouble.
- If a student is being bullied or harassed, other students try to stop it.
Why Work with CustomInsight for Schools?
CustomInsight for Schools’ Student Perception Survey focuses on the factors that shape your school environment. Built by psychometric and education experts, it delivers reliable, objective data that schools and districts can use to create informed action plans. The results guide instructional practices, school policies, and overall improvement efforts.
You will work with an educational expert to develop a survey that fits your classroom, school, and/or school district’s unique needs. Student surveys are a powerful tool. They are key to helping school leaders understand how students feel about their learning environment. With this feedback, school leaders can implement meaningful actions to improve learning outcomes, school safety, interpersonal relationships, attendance, and more.
Don’t underestimate the power of giving students agency in their education.
