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Research & Analysis

The Office of Data Analytics conducts original research on an ongoing basis to determine the effectiveness of district initiatives, evaluate overall trends, and ensure continuous improvement throughout the district. This research helps schools to better support students and meet the stated district goals. Published reports and resources are linked below and updated as they become available.

Most Recent Research Reports

Improving views of school safety, SEL identified in new F&M student survey results

More than 5,000 3rd-12th grade students responded to an annual survey administered by the Center for Opinion Research at Franklin & Marshall College. The survey measures perceptions of school climate, […]

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Feelings of School Safety and Overall Satisfaction Improve, According to F&M Parent/Guardian Survey

School District of Lancaster’s annual survey of caregivers finds an increasing level of family satisfaction. The Family Satisfaction Score, a composite score based on several metrics from the survey, surpassed […]

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Past Research and Analysis

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