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