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 |