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P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School · Survey Questions

· DBN: 16K262

Parents and guardians of students at this school who completed the survey about their experience and their child's experience.

Someone at my child's program has helped me consider which schools or programs would be best for my child for next school/program year. [Birth-5]

74% positive

-14 pts
citywide avg: 87%district avg: 84%

I am satisfied with the meal options provided at my child’s school.

96% positive

+1 pts
citywide avg: 81%district avg: 84%

Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…communicated with your child's teachers about your child's performance?

97% positive

0 pts
citywide avg: 89%district avg: 92%

I feel comfortable going to my superintendent or their team with questions or concerns.

97% positive

-1 pts
citywide avg: 94%district avg: 95%

I am satisfied with the educational planning and Individualized Education Program (IEP) development process at this school. [Families of students with IEPs]

97% positive

0 pts
citywide avg: 93%district avg: 95%

This school offers a wide enough variety of programs, classes, and activities to keep my child engaged in school.

98% positive

+2 pts
citywide avg: 94%district avg: 96%

My child is progressing in reading the way I would expect.

98% positive

+2 pts
citywide avg: 93%district avg: 94%

My child is progressing in math the way I would expect.

98% positive

+3 pts
citywide avg: 93%district avg: 93%

This school helps to prepare my child for college, career, and success in life after high school.

98% positive

+1 pts
citywide avg: 94%district avg: 95%

This school provides resources to me and my child to prepare my child for college, career, and success in life after high school.

98% positive

+1 pts
citywide avg: 90%district avg: 91%

School staff regularly communicate with me about how I can help my child learn.

99% positive

+1 pts
citywide avg: 93%district avg: 95%

My child's school will make me aware if there are any concerns about my child’s social or emotional well-being.

99% positive

+2 pts
citywide avg: 96%district avg: 97%

Teachers work closely with me to meet my child's needs.

99% positive

0 pts
citywide avg: 92%district avg: 95%

Since the beginning of the school year, how often have you…seen your child’s projects, artwork, homework, tests, or quizzes?

99% positive

+1 pts
citywide avg: 92%district avg: 92%

I know how to contact the Parent Coordinator at my child’s school.

99% positive

-1 pts
citywide avg: 91%district avg: 95%

I feel comfortable communicating with the Parent's association (PA), Parent Teacher Association (PTA), or School Leadership Team (SLT), etc. at my child's school.

99% positive

+1 pts
citywide avg: 95%district avg: 96%

My child's school provides me information about transportation options (e.g. Metrocard and busing).

99% positive

+5 pts
citywide avg: 92%district avg: 91%

My child's school communicates with me in a language that I can understand.

99% positive

0 pts
citywide avg: 97%district avg: 98%

My child's school helps me understand what grade-level schoolwork looks like.

99% positive

+2 pts
citywide avg: 93%district avg: 94%

How satisfied are you with the following? The education my child has received this year.

99% positive

0 pts
citywide avg: 96%district avg: 97%

How satisfied are you with the following? The overall quality of my child's teachers this year.

99% positive

+1 pts
citywide avg: 97%district avg: 98%

I feel respected by my child's teachers.

99% positive

0 pts
citywide avg: 97%district avg: 98%

If I suspect my child needs additional learning supports and services, I know the next steps to get support at my school.

99% positive

+3 pts
citywide avg: 91%district avg: 93%

I feel respected by my child's principal/school leader.

99% positive

0 pts
citywide avg: 96%district avg: 98%

This school provides high-quality instruction in mathematics to my child.

99% positive

+2 pts
citywide avg: 94%district avg: 96%

My child’s race, ethnicity, culture, or background is valued at this school.

99% positive

0 pts
citywide avg: 97%district avg: 98%

I am greeted warmly when I contact or visit the school.

99% positive

0 pts
citywide avg: 97%district avg: 98%

I trust the principal/school leader at their word (to do what they say that they will do).

100% positive

+1 pts
citywide avg: 96%district avg: 97%

The principal/school leader is an effective manager who makes the school run smoothly.

100% positive

+1 pts
citywide avg: 96%district avg: 98%

My child's teachers treat me as a partner in educating my child.

100% positive

+2 pts
citywide avg: 96%district avg: 97%

This school is kept clean.

100% positive

+1 pts
citywide avg: 96%district avg: 97%

This school is kept in good physical condition.

100% positive

+1 pts
citywide avg: 97%district avg: 98%

The principal/school leader at this school…puts decisions made with families into action.

100% positive

+2 pts
citywide avg: 96%district avg: 97%

The principal/school leader at this school…works to create a sense of community in the school.

100% positive

+1 pts
citywide avg: 97%district avg: 98%

The principal/school leader at this school…ensures families are comfortable communicating with the school.

100% positive

+1 pts
citywide avg: 96%district avg: 98%

I am satisfied with my child’s school bus transportation service this year.

100% positive

+3 pts
citywide avg: 90%district avg: 91%

At this school my child is safe.

100% positive

+1 pts
citywide avg: 97%district avg: 98%

School Safety Agents promote a safe and respectful environment at this school.

100% positive

+2 pts
citywide avg: 97%district avg: 98%

Language translation and interpretation are readily available to me at all family events at my child’s school.

100% positive

+1 pts
citywide avg: 97%district avg: 97%

Conflicts are resolved fairly at my child’s school. [Grades K-5]

100% positive

+2 pts
citywide avg: 94%district avg: 95%

During the school year, have you...attended a school meeting, school event, or parent-teacher conference (virtually or in-person)?

100% positive

0 pts
citywide avg: 90%district avg: 92%

At this school, my child receives what they need to achieve their Individualized Education Program (IEP) goal(s). [Families of students with IEPs]

100% positive

0 pts
citywide avg: 93%district avg: 94%

This school offers a wide enough variety of activities and services (including specialized programs, related services and assistive and adaptive technologies where appropriate) to help improve outcomes for my child. [Families of students with IEPs]

100% positive

0 pts
citywide avg: 92%district avg: 93%

I feel good about the way that my child’s teachers helped my child adjust to their program. [Birth-5]

100% positive

+3 pts
citywide avg: 98%district avg: 99%

My child’s teachers give me helpful ideas about how I can support my child’s learning and development. [Birth-5]

100% positive

0 pts
citywide avg: 96%district avg: 97%

My child’s teachers let me know that I can make a difference in my child’s learning. [Birth-5]

100% positive

0 pts
citywide avg: 96%district avg: 97%

My child’s teachers incorporate my feedback into how they support my child. [Birth-5]

100% positive

0 pts
citywide avg: 97%district avg: 98%

This school provides high-quality instruction in reading to my child.

100% positive

+3 pts
citywide avg: 94%district avg: 96%

My child feels like they belong at this school.

100% positive

+1 pts
citywide avg: 96%district avg: 97%

Staff at this school work hard to build trusting relationships with parents/guardians like me.

100% positive

+1 pts
citywide avg: 95%district avg: 97%
Source: NYCPS: NYC School Survey public data files (2025 and 2026 survey results (2026 is the latest published; checked Oct 16, 2026))
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