Ranks

Question Numbers

Assertions

Means

Standard Deviation

1

12

A dirty or poorly maintained building creates an inappropriate teaching and learning environment.

4.58

0.51

2

13

An inappropriate school environment does not allow teachers to teach and students to learn to the best of their abilities.

4.08

0.29

3

3

Poor air quality contributes to absenteeism, especially among students with asthma.

4.00

0.00

4

8

Uncomfortable weather hampers teaching and learning.

3.83

0.72

5

10

Classrooms offer flexibility and reconfiguration for effective teaching and learning.

3.83

0.39

6

2

Classroom noise is of particular concern for students with hearing loss or attention deficits.

3.75

0.87

7

5

Natural lighting boosts the morale of teachers and students.

3.50

1.17

8

14

A dirty, poorly maintained, and unseemly building hinders teaching and learning and reduces student achievement.

3.42

0.67

9

4

Poor air quality contributes to lethargy, dry skin, and headaches.

2.58

1.51

10

11

School districts carefully assess school buildings to determine when aging facilities need major renovation or replacement.

2.42

1.78

11

9

Classrooms are large enough to allow for diverse teaching and learning.

2.25

1.42

12

6

Lack of sufficient light can increase absences and decrease student achievement.

2.17

1.47

13

7

Temperatures that are too hot or too cold compromise the performance of teachers and students.

1.83

1.40

14

1

Noise interferes with teachers’ ability to teach and students’ ability to learn.

1.58

1.38