Noblesville Schools shares survey results

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Noblesville Schools has shared highlights from the community survey conducted this past spring.

The survey, which was administered by a professional data analytics firm, had over 3,000 adult respondents including district parents, employees, and Noblesville residents. Approximately 2,600 students in grades 6 through 12 also provided their feedback.

On the role of educating students for the world of tomorrow, 94 percent of respondents said that the district was meeting or exceeding their expectations. This is up from 86 percent who were asked the same question in 2022.

Other survey highlights included:

• Academic achievement, safety, and partnering with the community were cited as top strengths for Noblesville Schools.
• Real-world learning and quality educators were noted as most important for student academic success, with standardized test scores rated as least important.
• Respondents indicated that the main improvement area for the district was in attracting and retaining quality staff.
• A quarter of adult respondents aged 55 and older expressed concern about the district’s money management.
• Survey respondents also shared input on a variety of topics, with teacher quality, curriculum, and staff retention being the most mentioned.

“On behalf of our school board and district leaders I want to thank those who participated in the survey for taking the time to share their feedback,” Superintendent Dr. Dan Hile said. “We are committed to academic excellence for our students and the responsible use of the community’s resources. We appreciate that the survey feedback highlighted some areas, like money management and community partnerships, where we can provide more education and communication to increase understanding. Survey input overall will provide important guidance for the board as they move forward on strategic planning for the future of Noblesville Schools.”

As a continuation of the survey process, the district will also be holding listening sessions later this month that will give participants an opportunity to share more comprehensive feedback on topics related to the district’s strategic planning. Residents interested in participating should go here to learn more and RSVP.

For more information on the survey, the public can access the board video here.