BEST PRACTICES
Self-Assessment: How does Your Middle School Compare?
As detailed in our full report and summary, our study found 5 key elements that mark the difference between the higher-performing and average-performing middle schools:
- Trusting and respectful relationships
- Attendance to studentsŐ social & emotional well-being
- Teamwork
- Evidence-based decision making
- Shared mission and goals
Based on those findings, our survey asks 5 key questions about each element that you may use to think about your own middle school practices:

