Frequently Asked Questions

Boston Arts Academy

Data from:     2016-2017     2017-2018     2018-2019

District: Boston

Support Staff Scale

The following survey questions concern perceptions of Content Specialists and Support Staff.

This School 3.4

Overall, how effective is the support students receive from non-teaching staff?

Total Responses: 25

Most Popular: Effective

Source: Teachers

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Not effective: 0
Slightly effective: 1
Somewhat effective: 11
Effective: 11
Very effective: 2

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How adequate is the number of non-teaching support staff?

Total Responses: 25

Most Popular: Mostly adequate

Source: Teachers

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Not at all adequate: 0
Somewhat inadequate: 3
Mostly adequate: 16
Totally adequate: 2
More than adequate: 4

3, 3, 3, 3, 4, 3, 2, 5, 3, 3, 3, 5, 3, 3, 3, 2, 5, 3, 3, 3, 5, 3, 2, 3, 4

How often are non-teaching support staff available for students with non-academic issues?

Total Responses: 25

Most Popular: Often

Source: Teachers

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Almost never: 0
Once in a while: 1
Sometimes: 3
Often: 18
Almost always: 3

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How often are non-teaching support staff available for students who are struggling academically?

Total Responses: 25

Most Popular: Often

Source: Teachers

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Almost never: 2
Once in a while: 1
Sometimes: 8
Often: 13
Almost always: 1

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When you need help learning something, is there an adult at school other than your teacher who can work with you?

Total Responses: 139

Most Popular: Sometimes

Source: Students

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Almost never: 11
Once in a while: 15
Sometimes: 41
Often: 40
Almost all the time: 32

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When you are hurt, sad, or just need to talk to someone, is there an adult at school other than your teacher you can go to?

Total Responses: 139

Most Popular: Almost all the time

Source: Students

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Almost never: 18
Once in a while: 26
Sometimes: 24
Often: 34
Almost all the time: 37

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