Ranks | Assertions Number | Assertions | Means | Standard Deviations |
1 | 13 | An inappropriate school environment does not allow teachers to teach and students to learn to the best of their abilities. | 4.92 | 0.29 |
2 | 14 | A dirty, poorly maintained, and unseemly building hinders teaching and learning and reduces student achievement. | 4.58 | 0.90 |
3 | 8 | Uncomfortable weather hampers teaching and learning. | 3.83 | 1.27 |
4 | 9 | Classrooms are large enough to allow for diverse teaching and learning. | 3.75 | 1.14 |
5 | 3 | Poor air quality contributes to absenteeism, especially among students with asthma. | 3.75 | 0.97 |
6 | 11 | School districts carefully assess school buildings to determine when aging facilities need major renovation or replacement. | 3.67 | 1.30 |
7 | 12 | A dirty or poorly maintained building creates an inappropriate teaching and learning environment. | 3.67 | 1.31 |
8 | 10 | Classrooms offer flexibility and reconfiguration for effective teaching and learning. | 3.58 | 1.24 |
9 | 4 | Poor air quality contributes to lethargy, dry skin, and headaches. | 3.50 | 1.31 |
10 | 7 | Temperatures that are too hot or too cold compromise the performance of teachers and students. | 3.08 | 1.44 |
11 | 5 | Natural lighting boosts the morale of teachers and students. | 3.00 | 1.28 |
12 | 6 | Lack of sufficient light can increase absences and decrease student achievement. | 2.75 | 1.36 |
13 | 1 | Noise interferes with teachers’ ability to teach and students’ ability to learn. | 2.75 | 1.86 |
14 | 2 | Classroom noise is of particular concern for students with hearing loss or attention deficits. | 2.00 | 1.35 |