2025-2026 Student Survey Details
The School District of Lancaster is conducting a survey of all students in grades three through twelve. This is a confidential survey that asks questions about students’ perception of their school, their functioning and development, and their academic goals. We are conducting this survey to better understand the perceptions, strengths, and needs of students in the School District of Lancaster. Your child’s participation in the survey is strictly voluntary. However, your child’s participation is important to the success of this effort because the results of the survey will be used to evaluate and improve programs that the School District offers. Below are links to view the student survey along with opt out information if you would not like your student to complete the survey.
Student Survey Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the School District of Lancaster conducting this survey?
The School District of Lancaster is giving this survey to gain information directly from students. We hope to learn more about students’ perceptions, strengths, and needs so we can provide services in the best possible way.
What do I do if I do not want my child to take the survey?
Complete the Student Survey Opt Out Form by March 30, 2026.
Who created this survey?
The survey was initially developed by Franklin & Marshall College’s Center for Opinion Research in collaboration with School District of Lancaster.
How long will the survey take to complete?
The survey should take approximately 10 minutes to complete.
Will students receive anything for completing the survey?
No, students will not receive anything to complete the survey. The survey is completely voluntary. Students will take the survey during designated class periods at the same time as their peers in that class. Teachers will provide instructions and will read survey questions aloud when needed. Teachers will be available if students need help, but will not be observing students’ answers.
How will my child’s answers be kept confidential?
Individual survey data is collected by the Office of Data Analytics who maintain strict data confidentiality processes to ensure confidentiality through a secure password protected server in accordance with district policy. No individual student data is shared with any district staff member, only summarized data.
How can I get the results of the survey?
Summary results are provided on the district website (via this webpage) once all surveys have been collected and analyzed. Information will be shared out at a later date once complete and available for review.
F&M Student Survey Dashboard
Interested in learning more about the school community and what students think? The dashboard below lets you dig into current survey questions with results going back to the 2005-2006 school year. Use the drop downs on the left-hand side to select a school and topic area, then select from the different questions within that topic on the right hand side. You can toggle between the bar chart and line trend view to get different perspectives on the data.
F&M Parent/Guardian Survey Dashboard
The Parent/Guardian Survey Dashboard provides the same usability as the Student Dashboard above. Choose a building, year span, and topic before diving into specific questions.