Appendix B:
Survey Data-Environmental Health of Schools
Analysis of 65 surveys
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Are you a student, teacher, parent, or other school employee?
Classification Valid Percentages
Students: 43.1%, 28 people 48.3%
Teachers: 6.2%, 4 people 6.9%
Parents: 36.9%, 24 people 41.4%
Other School Employees: 3.1%, 2 people 3.4%
Missing: 10.8%, 7 people
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What is the street address/borough of your school?
Borough Valid Percentages
Manhattan: 35.4%, 23 people 47.9
Staten Island: 3.1%, 2 people 4.2
Brooklyn: 12.3%, 8 people 16.7
Bronx: 21.5%, 14 people 29.2
Queens: 1.5%, 1 person 2.1
Missing: 26.2%, 17 people
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Do you consider your school to be a safe space or building [fire, plumbing, air]?
Safe Valid Percentages
Yes: 75.4%, 49 people 79.0
No: 18.5%, 12 people 19.4
Both: 1.5%, 1 person 1.6
Neither: 4.6%, 3 people
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Does your school have blocked fire exits?
Blocked Fire Exits Valid Percentages
Yes: 3.1%, 2 people 3.3
No: 89.2%, 58 people 96.7
Missing: 7.7%, 5 people
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Does your school have broken steps?
Broken Steps Valid Percentages
Yes: 3.1%, 2 people 3.3
No: 89.2%, 58 people 96.7
Missing: 7.7%, 5 people
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Does your school have inadequate lighting?
Inadequate Lighting Valid Percentages
Yes: 18.5%, 12 people 20
No: 73.8%, 48 people 80
Missing: 7.7%, 5 people
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Does your school have crumbling walls/ceilings?
Crumbling Walls/Ceilings Valid Percentages
Yes: 24.6%, 16 people 26.7
No: 67.7%, 44 people 73.3
Missing: 7.7%, 5 people
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Does your school have other problems?
Other Valid Percentages
Yes: 13.8%, 9 people 14.8
No: 80%, 52 people 83.6
Missing: 6.2%, 4 people
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Does your school have a gym?
Gym Valid Percentages
Yes: 87.7%, 57 people 93.4
No: 6.2%, 4 people 6.6
Missing: 6.2%, 4 people
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Does your school have a playground?
Playground Valid Percentages
Yes: 47.7%, 31 people 57.4
No: 35.4%, 23 people 42.6
Missing: 16.9%, 11 people
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Does your school have an auditorium?
Auditorium Valid Percentages
Yes: 73.8%, 48 people 81.4
No: 16.9%, 11 people 18.6
Missing: 9.2%, 6 people
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Do you have any medical conditions?
Medical Condition Valid Percentages
Yes: 35.4%, 23 people 40.4
No: 52.3%, 34 people 59.6
Missing: 12.3%, 8 people
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What are your medical conditions?
Medical Condition- What? Valid Percentages
Allergies: 13.8%, 9 people 42.9
Asthma: 13.8%, 9 people 42.9
Disability: 1.5%, 1 person 4.8
Hypertension: 1.5%, 1 person 4.8
Orthopedic: 1.5%, 1 person 4.8
Missing: 67.7%, 44 people
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Is your medical condition made worse by the air quality or cleanliness of the school?
Medical Condition- Worsened? Valid Percentages
Yes: 13.8%, 9 people 19.1
No: 58.5%, 38 people 80.9
Missing: 27.7%, 18 people
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Is your medical condition made worse by construction?
Worse from Construction Valid Percentages
Yes: 1.5%, 1 person 2.1
No: 70.8%, 46 people 97.9
Missing: 27.7%, 18 people
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Is your medical condition made worse by the indoor air quality?
Worse from Indoor Air Quality Valid Percentages
Yes: 12.3%, 8 people 17
No: 60%, 39 people 83
Missing: 27.7%, 18 people
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Is your medical condition made worse by pesticide use?
Worse from Pesticide Use Valid Percentages
Yes: 1.5%, 1 person 2.1
No: 70.8%, 46 people 97.9
Missing: 27.7%, 18 people
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Is your medical condition made worse by cleaning fluids?
Worse from Cleaning Fluids Valid Percentages
Yes: 3.1%, 2 people 4.3
No: 69.2%, 45 people 95.7
Missing: 27.7%, 18 people
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Is your medical condition made worse by dirt/garbage?
Worse from Dirt/Garbage Valid Percentages
Yes: 4.6%, 3 people 6.4
No: 67.7%, 44 people 93.6
Missing: 27.7%, 18 people
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Is your medical condition made worse by some other factor?
Worse from Other Valid Percentages
Yes: 4.6%, 3 people 6.3
No: 69.2%, 45 people 91.7
Missing: 26.2%, 17 people
_______________________________________________________________________Do you have any sensitivities to the air or particular fumes in the school building?
Sensitivities to Air/Fumes Valid Percentages
Yes: 12.3%, 8 people 14.3
No: 73.8%, 48 people 85.7
Missing: 13.8%, 9 people
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Do you have more frequent or serious asthma or allergy attacks during the school days?
More Frequent Attacks? Valid Percentages
Yes: 9.2%, 6 people 12
No: 67.7%, 44 people 88
Missing: 23.1%, 15 people
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Have you noticed any cracks or holes in the walls and ceilings of any classroom?
Cracks in Classrooms Valid Percentages
Yes: 29.2%, 19 people 32.2
No: 61.5%, 40 people q 67.8
Missing: 9.2%, 6 people
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Have you noticed any cracks or holes in the walls and ceilings of any hallway?
Cracks in Hallways Valid Percentages
Yes: 24.6%, 16 people 27.1
No: 66.2%, 43 people 72.9
Missing: 9.2%, 6 people
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Have you noticed any cracks or holes in the walls and ceilings of the auditorium?
Cracks in Auditorium Valid Percentages
Yes: 15.4%, 10 people 16.9
No: 75.4%, 49 people 83.1
Missing: 9.2%, 6 people
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Have you noticed any cracks or holes in the walls and ceilings of any bathroom?
Cracks in Bathrooms Valid Percentages
Yes: 29.2%, 19 people 32.2
No: 61.5%, 40 people 67.8
Missing: 9.2%, 6 people
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Have you noticed any cracks or holes in the walls and ceilings of the gym?
Cracks in Gym Valid Percentages
Yes: 12.3%, 8 people 13.6
No: 78.5%, 51 people 86.4
Missing: 9.2%, 6 people
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Is the paint peeling in any classrooms in your school?
Peeling Paint in Classrooms Valid Percentages
Yes: 18.5%, 12 people 24
No: 58.5%, 38 people 76
Missing: 23.1%, 15 people
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Is the paint peeling in any hallways in your school?
Peeling Paint in Hallways Valid Percentages
Yes: 13.8%, 9 people 18
No: 63.1%, 41 people 82
Missing: 23.1%, 15 people
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Is the paint peeling in the auditorium of your school?
Peeling Paint in Auditorium Valid Percentages
Yes: 7.7%, 5 people 10
No: 69.2%, 45 people 90
Missing: 23.1%, 15 people
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Is the paint peeling in any bathrooms in your school?
Peeling Paint in Bathrooms Valid Percentages
Yes: 15.4%, 10 people 20
No: 61.5%, 40 people 80
Missing: 23.1%, 15 people
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Is the paint peeling in the gym of your school?
Peeling Paint in Gym Valid Percentages
Yes: 9.2%, 6 people 12
No: 67.7%, 44 people 88
Missing: 23.1%, 15 people
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Is there any exposed wiring in classrooms at your school?
Exposed Wiring in Classrooms Valid Percentages
Yes: 4.6%, 3 people 5.4
No: 81.5%, 53 people 94.6
Missing: 13.8%, 9 people
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Is there any exposed wiring in any hallways at your school?
Exposed Wiring in Hallways Valid Percentages
Yes: 1.5%, 1 person 1.8
No: 84.6%, 55 people 98.2
Missing: 13.8%, 9 people
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Is there any exposed wiring in the auditorium at your school?
Exposed Wiring in Auditorium Valid Percentages
Yes: 0%, 0 people 0
No: 86.2%, 56 people 100
Missing: 13.8%, 9 people
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Is there any exposed wiring in the bathrooms at your school?
Exposed Wiring in Bathrooms Valid Percentages
Yes: 0%, 0 people 0
No: 86.2%, 56 people 100
Missing: 13.8%, 9 people
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Is there any exposed wiring in the gym at your school?
Exposed Wiring in Gym Valid Percentages
Yes: 0%, 0 people 0
No: 86.2%, 56 people 100
Missing: 13.8%, 9 people
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Are there cracks in the ceilings of any classrooms at your school?
Cracked Ceiling in Classrooms Valid Percentages
Yes: 23.1%, 15 people 27.3
No: 61.5%, 40 people 72.7
Missing: 15.4%, 10 people
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Are there cracks in the ceilings of any hallways at your school?
Cracked Ceiling in Hallways Valid Percentages
Yes: 21.5%, 14 people 25.9
No: 61.5%, 40 people 74.1
Missing: 16.9%, 11 people
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Are there cracks in the ceilings of the auditorium at your school?
Cracked Ceiling in Auditorium Valid Percentages
Yes: 12.3%, 8 people 14.8
No: 70.8%, 46 people 85.2
Missing: 16.9%, 11 people
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Are there cracks in the ceiling of any bathrooms at your school?
Cracked Ceiling in Bathrooms Valid Percentages
Yes: 16.9%, 11 people 20.4
No: 66.2%, 43 people 79.6
Missing: 16.9%, 11 people
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Are there cracks in the ceiling of the gym at your school?
Cracked Ceiling in Gym Valid Percentages
Yes: 6.2%, 4 people 7.4
No: 76.9%, 50 people 92.6
Missing: 16.9%, 11 people
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Does the ceiling leak in any classrooms at your school?
Leaky Ceiling in Classrooms Valid Percentages
Yes: 4.6%, 3 people 5.6
No: 78.5%, 51 people 94.4
Missing: 16.9%, 11 people
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Does the ceiling leak in any hallways at your school?
Leaky Ceiling in Hallways Valid Percentages
Yes: 0%, 0 people 0
No: 81.5%, 53 people 100
Missing: 16.9%, 11 people
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Does the ceiling leak in the auditorium at your school?
Leaky Ceiling in Auditorium Valid Percentages
Yes: 0%, 0 people 0
No: 83.1%, 54 people 100
Missing: 16.9%, 11 people
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Does the ceiling leak in any bathrooms at your school?
Leaky Ceiling in Bathrooms Valid Percentages
Yes: 1.5%, 1 person 1.9
No: 81.5%, 53 people 96.3
Missing: 16.9%, 11 people
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Does the ceiling leak in the gym at your school?
Leaky Ceiling in Gym Valid Percentages
Yes: 0%, 0 people 0
No: 83.1%, 54 people 100
Missing: 16.9%, 11 people
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Are any windows painted or nailed shut?
Windows Painted/Nailed Shut Valid Percentages
Yes: 12.3%, 8 people 13.6
No: 78.5%, 51 people 86.4
Missing: 9.2%, 6 people
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Approximately how many windows are painted or nailed shut at your school?
# Windows Painted/Nailed Shut Valid Percentages
0: 76.9%, 50 people 92.6
1: 1.5%, 1 person 1.9
2: 1.5%, 1 person 1.9
3: 1.5%, 1 person 1.9
20: 1.5%, 1 person 1.9
Missing: 16.9%, 11 people
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Are any windows painted or nailed shut in the classrooms at your school?
Windows Painted/Nailed Shut in Classrooms Valid Percentages
Yes: 10.8%, 7 people 12.1
No: 78.5%, 51 people 87.9
Missing: 10.8%, 7 people
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Are any windows painted or nailed shut in the hallways at your school?
Windows Painted/Nailed in Hallways Valid Percentages
Yes: 4.6%, 3 people 5.2
No: 84.6%, 55 people 94.8
Missing: 10.8%, 7 people
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Are any windows painted or nailed shut in the auditorium at your school?
Windows Painted/Nailed Shut in Auditorium Valid Percentages
Yes: 1.5%, 1 person 1.7
No: 87.7%, 57 people 98.3
Missing: 10.8%, 7 people
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Are any windows painted or nailed shut in the bathrooms at your school?
Windows Painted/Nailed Shut in Bathrooms Valid Percentages
Yes: 6.2%, 4 people 6.9
No: 83.1%, 54 people 93.1
Missing: 10.8%, 7 people
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Are any windows painted or nailed shut in the gym at your school?
Windows Painted/Nailed Shut in Gym Valid Percentages
Yes: 1.5%, 1 person 1.7
No: 87.7%, 57 people 98.3
Missing: 10.8%, 7 people
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Are any windows broken at your school?
Broken Windows Valid Percentages
Yes: 12.3%, 8 people 16
No: 64.6%, 42 people 84
Missing: 23.1%, 15 people
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Approximately how many windows are broken at your school?
# Windows Broken
Valid Percentages0: 64.6%, 42 people 89.4
1: 1.5%, 1 person 2.1
4: 1.5%, 1 person 2.1
5: 1.5%, 1 person 2.1
12: 1.5%, 1 person 2.1
75: 1.5%, 1 person 2.1
Missing: 27.7%, 18 people
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Are there any windows broken in the classrooms at your school?
Windows Broken in Classrooms Valid Percentages
Yes: 9.2%, 6 people 12.2
No: 66.2%, 43 people 87.8
Missing: 24.6%, 16 people
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Are any windows broken in the hallways at your school?
Windows Broken in Hallways Valid Percentages
Yes: 6.2%, 4 people 8.2
No: 69.2%, 45 people 91.8
Missing: 24.6%, 16 people
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Are any windows broken in the auditorium at your school?
Windows Broken in Auditorium Valid Percentages
Yes: 0%, 0 people 0
No: 75.4%, 49 people 100
Missing: 24.6%, 16 people
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Are any windows broken in the bathrooms at your school?
Windows Broken in Bathrooms Valid Percentages
Yes: 3.1%, 2 people 4.1
No: 72.3%, 47 people 95.9
Missing: 24.6%, 16 people
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Are any windows broken in the gym at your school?
Windows Broken in Gym Valid Percentages
Yes: 0%, 0 people 0
No: 75.4%, 49 people 100
Missing: 24.6%, 16 people
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Is the ventilation/air circulation in your school poor?
Poor Ventilation Valid Percentages
Yes: 24.6%, 16 people 30.8
No: 53.8%, 35 people 67.3
Both: 1.5%, 1 person 1.9
Missing: 20%, 13 people
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Do the windows open?
Windows Open Valid Percentages
Yes: 83.1%, 54 people 93.1
No: 3.1%, 2 people 3.4
Both: 3.1%, 2 people 3.4
Missing: 10.8%, 7 people
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Does your school have air conditioning?
Air Conditioning Valid Percentages
Yes: 30.8%, 20 people 33.9
No: 60%, 39 people 66.1
Missing: 9.2%, 6 people
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Does the air conditioning work in your school?
Working Air Conditioning Valid Percentages
Yes: 26.2%, 17 people 77.3
No: 7.7%, 5 people 22.7
Missing: 66.2%, 43 people
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If there is air conditioning in your school, is it adequate?
Adequate Air Conditioning Valid Percentages
Yes: 18.5%, 12 people 63.2
No: 10.8%, 7 people 36.8
Missing: 70.8%, 46 people
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Does the heat work in your school?
Working Heat Valid Percentages
Yes: 76.9%, 50 people 87.7
No: 6.2%, 4 people 7
Sometimes: 4.6%, 3 people 5.3
Missing: 12.3%, 8 people
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If the heat does work, is it adequate?
Adequate Heat Valid Percentages
Yes: 50.8%, 33 people 75
No: 16.9%, 11 people 25
Missing: 32.3%, 21 people
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Is there an offensive or musty odor in the building?
Offensive/Musty Odor Valid Percentages
Yes: 24.6%, 16 people 28.1
No: 63.1%, 41 people 71.9
Missing: 12.3%, 8 people
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If there is an offensive or musty odor in the building, do you know where it is coming from?
Known Source of Odor Valid Percentages
Yes: 10.8%, 7 people 38.9
No: 16.9%, 11 people 61.1
Missing: 72.3%, 47 people
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Are there fans or vents?
Fans/Vents Valid Percentages
Yes: 52.3%, 34 people 66.7
No: 26.2%, 17 people 33.3
Missing: 21.5%, 14 people
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Do the fans or vents work?
Working Fans/Vents Valid Percentages
Yes: 40%, 26 people 81.3
No: 7.7%, 5 people 15.6
Sometimes: 1.5%, 1 person 3.1
Missing: 50.8%, 33 people
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Do the cleaning fluids used in the school have a really strong (toxic) smell?
Toxic Smell from Cleaning Fluids Valid Percentages
Yes: 16.9%, 11 people 22
No: 58.5%, 38 people 76
Sometimes: 1.5%, 1 person 2
Missing: 23.1%, 15 people
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If they do have a strong (toxic) smell, are the fumes too strong?
Fumes too Strong
Valid PercentagesYes: 10.8%, 7 people 29.2
No: 26.2%, 17 people 70.8
Missing: 63.1%, 41 people
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Do the fumes from the cleaning fluids cause any medical problems for you or anyone you know?
Do Fumes Cause Medical Problems Valid Percentages
Yes: 4.6%, 3 people 7
No: 61.5%, 40 people 93
Missing: 33.8%, 22 people
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If the fumes do cause medical problems for you or someone you know, what are they?
What Problems Caused by Fumes Valid Percentages
Vomit: 1.5%, 1 person 33.3
Allergies: 1.5%, 1 person 33.3
Headaches: 1.5%, 1 person 33.3
Missing: 95.4%, 62 people
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Are there easily accessible fire extinguishers and/or fire alarms in the classrooms?
Extinguishers/Alarms in Classrooms Valid Percentages
Yes: 23.1%, 15 people 32.6
No: 47.7%, 31 people 67.4
Missing: 29.2%, 19 people
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Are there easily accessible fire extinguishers and/or fire alarms in the hallways?
Extinguishers/Alarms in Hallways Valid Percentages
Yes: 60%, 39 people 84.8
No: 10.8%, 7 people 15.2
Missing: 29.2%, 19 people
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Are there easily accessible fire extinguishers and/or fire alarms in the auditorium?
Extinguishers/Alarms in Auditorium Valid Percentages
Yes: 30.8%, 20 people 43.5
No: 40%, 26 people 56.5
Missing: 29.2%, 19 people
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Are there easily accessible fire extinguishers and/or fire alarms in the bathrooms?
Extinguishers/Alarms in Bathrooms Valid Percentages
Yes: 7.7%, 5 people 10.9
No: 63.1%, 41 people 89.1
Missing: 29.2%, 19 people
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How many fire exits are there?
# Fire Exits
Valid Percentages1: 3.1%, 2 people 8
2: 4.6%, 3 people 12
3: 6.2%, 4 people 16
4: 6.2%, 4 people 16
5: 6.2%, 4 people 16
6: 4.6%, 3 people 12
8: 3.1%, 2 people 8
10: 1.5%, 1 person 4
16: 1.5%, 1 person 4
21: 1.5%, 1 person 4
Missing: 61.5%, 40 people
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Are the fire exits easily accessible?
Fire Exits Accessible Valid Percentages
Yes: 49.2%, 32 people 86.5
No: 7.7%, 5 people 13.5
Missing: 43.1%, 28 people
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Is there a safety strategy for exiting the building quickly and safely?
Exit Strategy Valid Percentages
Yes: 56.9%, 37 people 86
No: 9.2%, 6 people 14
Missing: 33.8%, 22 people
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Are there illuminated fire exit signs?
Illuminated Signs Valid Percentages
Yes: 49.2%, 32 people 72.7
No: 18.5%, 12 people 27.3
Missing: 32.3%, 21 people
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Do the illuminated fire exit signs work?
Working Illuminated Signs Valid Percentages
Yes: 43.1%, 28 people 87.5
No: 6.2%, 4 people 12.5
Missing: 50.8%, 33 people
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Are any of your classrooms overcrowded?
Overcrowded Classrooms Valid Percentages
Yes: 30.8%, 20 people 37.7
No: 50.8%, 33 people 62.3
Missing: 18.5%, 12 people
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If the classrooms are overcrowded, how many students are in the class?
# Students in Classrooms
Valid Percentages20: 3.1%, 2 people 7.1
30: 30.8%, 20 people 71.4
40: 9.2%, 6 people 21.4
Missing: 56.9%, 37 people
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Are classes held in nontraditional spaces such as hallways?
Classes Held in Hallways Valid Percentages
Yes: 10.8%, 7 people 14
No: 66.2%, 43 people 86
Missing: 23.1%, 15 people
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Are classes held in nontraditional spaces such as the auditorium?
Classes Held in Auditorium Valid Percentages
Yes: 4.6%, 3 people 6
No: 72.3%, 47 people 94
Missing: 23.1%, 15 people
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Are classes held in nontraditional spaces such as bathrooms?
Classes Held in Bathrooms Valid Percentages
Yes: 0%, 0 people 0
No: 76.9%, 50 people 100
Missing: 23.1%, 15 people
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Are classes held in other nontraditional spaces?
Classes Held in Other Spaces Valid Percentages
Yes: 6.2%, 4 people 8
No: 70.8%, 46 people 92
Missing: 23.1%, 15 people
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Are there enough desks and chairs?
Enough Desks/Chairs Valid Percentages
Yes: 72.3%, 47 people 79.7
No: 15.4%, 10 people 16.9
Missing: 9.2%, 6 people
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If there are not enough desks and chairs, how many are missing?
# Missing Desks/Chairs
Valid Percentages0: 58.5%, 38 people 90.5
1: 1.5%, 1 person 2.4
2: 1.5%, 1 person 2.4
8: 1.5%, 1 person 2.4
13: 1.5%, 1 person 2.4
Missing: 35.4%, 23 people
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Are the desks safe and serviceable?
Desks Safe/Serviceable Valid Percentages
Yes: 76.9%, 50 people 94.3
No: 4.6%, 3 people 5.7
Missing: 18.5%, 12 people
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Are there water fountains in your school?
Water Fountains Valid Percentages
Yes: 89.2%, 58 people 96.7
No: 3.1%, 2 people 3.3
Missing: 7.7%, 5 people
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Do the water fountains in your school work?
Working Water Fountains Valid Percentages
Yes: 61.5%, 40 people 71.4
No: 12.3%, 8 people 14.3
Sometimes: 12.3%, 8 people 14.3
Missing: 13.8%, 9 people
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Do the sinks or toilets function properly?
Functioning Sinks/Toilets Valid Percentages
Yes: 72.3%, 47 people 83.9
No: 12.3%, 8 people 14.3
Missing: 1.5%, 1 person
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If the sinks and toilets break down, approximately how often?
How Often Sinks/Toilets Break Down Valid Percentages
Once a month: 13.8%, 9 people 47.4
Once a week: 4.6%, 3 people 15.8
Every day: 10.8%, 7 people 36.8
Missing: 70.8%, 46 people
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For how long do the sinks and toilets break down?
For How Long Sinks/Toilets Break Down Valid Percentages
One month: 4.6%, 3 people 21.4
A week: 4.6%, 3 people 21.4
A few days: 9.2%, 6 people 42.9
A few hours: 3.1%, 2 people 14.3
Missing: 78.5%, 51 people
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Is there soap?
Soap Valid Percentages
Yes: 61.5%, 40 people 71.4
No: 24.6%, 16 people 28.6
Missing: 13.8%, 9 people
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Is there toilet paper available?
Toilet Paper Valid Percentages
Yes: 70.8%, 46 people 76.7
No: 16.9%, 11 people 18.3
Sometimes: 4.6%, 3 people 5
Missing: 7.7%, 5 people
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Is the water coming out of the faucet or water fountain ever brown or discolored?
Discolored Water Valid Percentages
Yes: 16.9%, 11 people 19.3
No: 70.8%, 46 people 80.7
Missing: 12.3%, 8 people
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Does the water have an offensive odor?
Water Odor Valid Percentages
Yes: 6.2%, 4 people 6.7
No: 86.2%, 56 people 93.3
Missing: 7.7%, 5 people
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Does the water have a funny taste?
Funny Tasting Water Valid Percentages
Yes: 33.8%, 22 people 37.9
No: 55.4%, 36 people 62.1
Missing: 10.8%, 7 people
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Is the cafeteria clean?
Clean Cafeteria Valid Percentages
Yes: 67.7%, 44 people 74.6
No: 21.5%, 14 people 23.7
Sometimes: 1.5%, 1 person 1.7
Missing: 10.8%, 7 people
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Are the eating utensils [forks and knives] clean?
Clean Eating Utensils Valid Percentages
Yes: 83.1%, 54 people 98.2
No: 1.5%, 1 person 1.8
Missing: 15.4%, 10 people
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Is the food fresh?
Fresh Food Valid Percentages
Yes: 70.8%, 46 people 86.8
No: 9.2%, 6 people 11.3
Sometimes: 1.5%, 1 person 1.9
Missing: 18.5%, 12 people
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Are the floors clean?
Clean Floors Valid Percentages
Yes: 64.6%, 42 people 72.4
No: 23.1%, 15 people 25.9
Sometimes: 1.5%, 1 person 1.7
Missing: 10.8%, 7 people
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Are spills or food waste cleaned up adequately?
Spills/Food Waste Cleaned Adequately Valid Percentages
Yes: 63.1%, 41 people 71.9
No: 18.5%, 12 people 21.1
Sometimes: 6.2%, 4 people 7
Missing: 12.3%, 8 people
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Is there garbage or discarded waste around your school?
Garbage/Discarded Waste Valid Percentages
Yes: 38.5%, 25 people 47.2
No: 43.1%, 28 people 52.8
Missing: 18.5%, 12 people
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Are the bathrooms clean?
Clean Bathrooms Valid Percentages
Yes: 52.3%, 34 people 59.6
No: 32.3%, 21 people 36.8
Sometimes: 3.1%, 2 people 3.5
Missing: 12.3%, 8 people
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Is there a roach or rodent problem?
Roach/Rodent Problem Valid Percentages
Yes: 23.1%, 15 people 27.8
No: 60%, 39 people 72.2
Missing: 16.9%, 11 people
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Do the staircases in your building have handrails?
Handrails on Staircases Valid Percentages
Yes: 89.2%, 58 people 100
No: 0%, 0 people 0
Missing: 10.8%, 7 people
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Are the staircases safe [free of garbage, debris, and cracks]?
Safe Staircases Valid Percentages
Yes: 76.9%, 50 people 90.9
No: 7.7%, 5 people 9.1
Missing: 15.4%, 10 people
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Is there satisfactory lighting?
Satisfactory Lighting
Valid PercentagesYes: 61.5%, 40 people 71.4
No: 24.6%, 16 people 28.6
Missing: 13.8%, 9 people
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Is the lighting unsatisfactory in the classrooms?
Bad Lighting in Classrooms Valid Percentages
Yes: 4.6%, 3 people 5.8
No: 75.4%, 49 people 94.2
Missing: 20%, 13 people
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Is the lighting unsatisfactory in the hallways?
Bad Lighting in Hallways Valid Percentages
Yes: 15.4%, 10 people 19.2
No: 64.6%, 42 people 80.8
Missing: 20%, 13 people
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Is the lighting unsatisfactory in the auditorium?
Bad Lighting in Auditorium Valid Percentages
Yes: 6.2%, 4 people 7.7
No: 73.8% 48 people 92.3
Missing: 20%, 13 people
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Is the lighting unsatisfactory in the bathrooms?
Bad Lighting in Bathrooms Valid Percentages
Yes: 6.2%, 4 people 7.7
No: 73.8%, 48 people 92.3
Missing: 20%, 13 people
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Are there school buses which stay parked outside?
Buses Parked Outside Valid Percentages
Yes: 12.3%, 8 people 16
No: 64.6%, 42 people 84
Missing: 23.1%, 15 people
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If there are school buses which stay parked outside, are their engines ever on?
Engines On Valid Percentages
Yes: 6.2%, 4 people 57.1
No: 4.6%, 3 people 42.9
Missing: 89.2%, 58 people
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If their engines are ever on, how often are they on?
How Often Engines Are On Valid Percentages
Once a month: 0%, 0 people 0
Once a week: 0%, 0 people 0
A few days every week: 0%, 0 people 0
Every day: 1.5%, 1 person 100
Missing: 98.5%, 64 people
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If their engines are ever on, for how long are they on?
For How Long are Engines Left On Valid Percentages
A few hours: 1.5%, 1 person 16.7
One hour: 3.1%, 2 people 33.3
15-20 Minutes: 4.6%, 3 people 50
Missing: 90.8%, 59 people
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Are there any bus depots nearby your school?
Bus Depots Near School Valid Percentages
Yes: 33.8%, 22 people 43.1
No: 44.6%, 29 people 56.9
Missing: 21.5%, 14 people
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Are there any waste transfer stations nearby your school?
Waste Transfer Stations Near School Valid Percentages
Yes: 7.7%, 5 people 11.4
No: 60%, 39 people 88.6
Missing: 32.3%, 21 people
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Is there a nearby sewage treatment plant?
Nearby Sewage Treatment Plant Valid Percentages
Yes: 1.5%, 1 person 1.9
No: 78.5%, 51 people 98.1
Missing: 20%, 13 people
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Is there any external pollution or object near your school that affects the cleanliness or safety of the school environment?
External Pollution Valid Percentages
Yes: 1.5%, 1 person 1.9
No: 78.5%, 51 people 98.1
Missing: 20%, 13 people
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Is there safety equipment [rubber padding, matting, etc.] for use on the playground?
Safety Equipment on Playground Valid Percentages
Yes: 41.5%, 27 people 61.4
No: 26.2%, 17 people 38.6
Missing: 32.3%, 21 people
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Are there pieces of glass or other debris on the playground?
Glass/Debris on Playground Valid Percentages
Yes: 15.4%, 10 people 21.7
No: 55.4%, 36 people 78.3
Missing: 29.2%, 19 people
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Is the gym at your school usable (in decent condition, open for use, etc.)?
Usable Gym Valid Percentages
Yes: 70.8%, 46 people 90.2
No: 7.7%, 5 people 9.8
Missing: 21.5%, 14 people
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Does the gym have adequate safety equipment for athletic activities?
Safety Equipment in Gym Valid Percentages
Yes: 61.5%, 40 people 85.1
No: 10.8%, 7 people 14.9
Missing: 27.7%, 18 people
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