Parent Survey
Measures parental satisfaction and communication with their child's school to evaluate factors affecting student achievement.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Parent Survey was developed by D. Betsy McCoach, et al. (2010). It is designed to measure Parental involvement and perceptions of school. The scale is intended for use with Parents of school-aged children.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 23 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Parent Satisfaction with School, Parent Communication with School.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Parent Satisfaction with School | 1,2,5,7,10,12,13,14,16,17,18,19,21,22,23 | 15 |
| Parent Communication with School | 4,8,9,11 | 4 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 5-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 5 = Strongly Agree).
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 19 to 95. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Involvement/Satisfaction: 19 – 45
- Moderate Involvement/Satisfaction: 46 – 75
- High Involvement/Satisfaction: 76 – 95
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Alpha = 0.94 (Satisfaction subscale), Alpha = 0.86 (Communication subscale).
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.