Neglected Buildings, Damaged Health: A 'Snapshot' of New York City Public School Environmental Conditions

© Advocates for Children of New York, Inc. and
Healthy Schools Network, Inc.
October 1999


Table of Contents:
Executive Summary
Introduction
Methodology
Survey Analyses:
Environmental Health
Snapshot of School Conditions
The Problems of Ten Schools
Conclusion
Appendices:
Appendix A:
Survey

Appendix B: Analysis of 65 surveys
Appendix C: Analysis of 39 schools
Appendix D: Schools/Sites
Footnotes

Appendix C: Survey Data-School Facility Snapshot
Analysis of 39 schools

N= 65 Data Students N= 14 Teachers N= 4 Parents N= 21 Total N= 39 % Total

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Are you a student, teacher, parent, or other school employee? 39 100 %

Classification

Students: 43.1%, 28 people 14

Teachers: 6.2%, 4 people 2

Parents: 36.9%, 24 people 21

Other School Employees: 3.1%, 2 people

Missing: 10.8%, 7 people 2

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Do you consider your school to be a safe space or building [fire, plumbing, air]?

Safe

Yes: 75.4%, 49 people 7 4 17 28

No: 18.5%, 12 people 7 0 3 10 26 %

Both: 1.5%, 1 person 0 0 1 1

Neither: 4.6%, 3 people 0 0 0 0

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Does your school have blocked fire exits?

Blocked Fire Exits

Yes: 3.1%, 2 people 0 0 0 0

No: 89.2%, 58 people 14 4 21 39 100 %

Missing: 7.7%, 5 people

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Does your school have broken steps?

Broken Steps

Yes: 3.1%, 2 people 1 0 1 2 5 %

No: 89.2%, 58 people 13 4 20 37

Missing: 7.7%, 5 people 0

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Does your school have inadequate lighting?

Inadequate Lighting

Yes: 18.5%, 12 people 6 1 0 7 18 %

No: 73.8%, 48 people 8 3 21 32

Missing: 7.7%, 5 people

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Does your school have crumbling walls/ceilings?

Crumbling Walls/Ceilings

Yes: 24.6%, 16 people 6 2 2 10 26 %

No: 67.7%, 44 people 8 2 19 29

Missing: 7.7%, 5 people 0 0 0 0

 

 

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Does your school have a gym?

Gym

Yes: 87.7%, 57 people 14 3 17 34

No: 6.2%, 4 people 0 0 3 3 8 %

Missing: 6.2%, 4 people 0 1 1 2

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Does your school have a playground?

Playground

Yes: 47.7%, 31 people 7 2 15 24

No: 35.4%, 23 people 7 1 5 13 35 %

Missing: 16.9%, 11 people 0 1 1 2

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Does your school have an auditorium?

Auditorium

Yes: 73.8%, 48 people 12 3 17 32
No: 16.9%, 11 people 1 1 3 5 13 %

Missing: 9.2%, 6 people 1 0 1 2

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Do you have any medical conditions?

Medical Condition

Yes: 35.4%, 23 people 6 1 9 16 41 %

No: 52.3%, 34 people 8 2 12 22

Missing: 12.3%, 8 people 0 1 0 1

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What are your medical conditions?

Medical Condition- What?

Allergies: 13.8%, 9 people 0 1 4 5 33 %

Asthma: 13.8%, 9 people 4 1 3 8

Disability: 1.5%, 1 person 0 0

Hypertension: 1.5%, 1 person 1 0 1

Orthopedic: 1.5%, 1 person 1 1

Missing: 67.7%, 44 people (9) (3) (14) (26)

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Is your medical condition made worse by the air quality or cleanliness of the school?

Medical Condition- Worsened?

Yes: 13.8%, 9 people 3 0 3 6 15%

No: 58.5%, 38 people 0 2 6 8

Missing: 27.7%, 18 people 11 2 12 25

 

 

6/16 = 38%

 

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Is your medical condition made worse by construction?

Worse from Construction

Yes: 1.5%, 1 person 0 0 1 1

No: 70.8%, 46 people 3 1 9 13

Missing: 27.7%, 18 people

1/16 = 6%

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Is your medical condition made worse by the indoor air quality?

Worse from Indoor Air Quality

Yes: 12.3%, 8 people 2 0 3 5

No: 60%, 39 people 1 1 7 9

Missing: 27.7%, 18 people

5/16 = 31%

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Is your medical condition made worse by pesticide use?

Worse from Pesticide Use

Yes: 1.5%, 1 person 0 0 1 1

No: 70.8%, 46 people 3 1 9 13

Missing: 27.7%, 18 people

1/16 = 6%

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Is your medical condition made worse by cleaning fluids?

Worse from Cleaning Fluids

Yes: 3.1%, 2 people 1 0 1 2

No: 69.2%, 45 people 2 1 9 12

Missing: 27.7%, 18 people

2/16 = 13%

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Is your medical condition made worse by dirt/garbage?

Worse from Dirt/Garbage

Yes: 4.6%, 3 people 1 0 1 2

No: 67.7%, 44 people 2 1 8 11

Missing: 27.7%, 18 people

2/16 = 13%

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Do you have any sensitivities to the air or particular fumes in the school building?

Sensitivities to Air/Fumes

Yes: 12.3%, 8 people 1 1 3 5

No: 73.8%, 48 people 9 2 17 28

Missing: 13.8%, 9 people 4 1 1 6

5/33 = 15%

 

 

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Do you have more frequent or serious asthma or allergy attacks during the school days?

More Frequent Attacks?

Yes: 9.2%, 6 people 6/50=12% 1 0 2 3

No: 67.7%, 44 people 8 3 16 27

Missing: 23.1%, 15 people 5 1 3 9

3/30 = 10%

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Have you noticed any cracks or holes in the walls and ceilings of any classroom?

Cracks in Classrooms

Yes: 29.2%, 19 people 19/59=32% 5 1 2 8

No: 61.5%, 40 people q 8 2 15 25

Missing: 9.2%, 6 people 1 1 4 6

8/33 = 24%

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Have you noticed any cracks or holes in the walls and ceilings of any hallway?

Cracks in Hallways

Yes: 24.6%, 16 people 4 1 1 6 6/39 = 15%

No: 66.2%, 43 people 9 2 17 26

Missing: 9.2%, 6 people 1 1 3 5

6/34

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Have you noticed any cracks or holes in the walls and ceilings of the auditorium?

Cracks in Auditorium

Yes: 15.4%, 10 people 3 0 1 4

No: 75.4%, 49 people 10 3 17 30

Missing: 9.2%, 6 people 1 1 3 5

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Have you noticed any cracks or holes in the walls and ceilings of any bathroom?

Cracks in Bathrooms

Yes: 29.2%, 19 people 6 1 1 8 8/59=21%

No: 61.5%, 40 people 7 2 17 26

Missing: 9.2%, 6 people 1 1 3 5

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Have you noticed any cracks or holes in the walls and ceilings of the gym?

Cracks in Gym

Yes: 12.3%, 8 people 3 0 1 4

No: 78.5%, 51 people 10 3 17 30

Missing: 9.2%, 6 people 1 1 3 5

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Is the paint peeling in any classrooms in your school?

Peeling Paint in Classrooms
Yes: 18.5%, 12 people 4 1 3 8 8/39=21%

No: 58.5%, 38 people 7 2 13 22

Missing: 23.1%, 15 people 3 1 5 9

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Is the paint peeling in any hallways in your school?

Peeling Paint in Hallways
Yes: 13.8%, 9 people 3 1 1 5 13%

No: 63.1%, 41 people 8 3 15 26

Missing: 23.1%, 15 people 3 0 5 8

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Is the paint peeling in the auditorium of your school?

Peeling Paint in Auditorium
Yes: 7.7%, 5 people 1 0 2 3

No: 69.2%, 45 people 10 4 14 28

Missing: 23.1%, 15 people 3 0 5 8

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Is the paint peeling in any bathrooms in your school?

Peeling Paint in Bathrooms
Yes: 15.4%, 10 people 5 0 1 6

No: 61.5%, 40 people 6 4 16 26

Missing: 23.1%, 15 people 3 0 4 7

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Is the paint peeling in the gym of your school?

Peeling Paint in Gym

Yes: 9.2%, 6 people 3 0 1 4

No: 67.7%, 44 people 8 4 14 26

Missing: 23.1%, 15 people 3 0 5 9

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Is there any exposed wiring in classrooms at your school?

Exposed Wiring in Classrooms
Yes: 4.6%, 3 people 2 0 0 2

No: 81.5%, 53 people 10 4 17 31

Missing: 13.8%, 9 people 2 0 4 6

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Is there any exposed wiring in any hallways at your school?

Exposed Wiring in Hallways
Yes: 1.5%, 1 person 0

No: 84.6%, 55 people 33

Missing: 13.8%, 9 people 6

___________________________________________________________________________________Is there any exposed wiring in the auditorium at your school?

Exposed Wiring in Auditorium
Yes: 0%, 0 people 0

No: 86.2%, 56 people 33

Missing: 13.8%, 9 people 6

 

 

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Is there any exposed wiring in the bathrooms at your school?

Exposed Wiring in Bathrooms
Yes: 0%, 0 people 0

No: 86.2%, 56 people 33

Missing: 13.8%, 9 people 6

___________________________________________________________________________________Is there any exposed wiring in the gym at your school?

Exposed Wiring in Gym
Yes: 0%, 0 people 0

No: 86.2%, 56 people 33

Missing: 13.8%, 9 people 6

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Are there cracks in the ceilings of any classrooms at your school?

Cracked Ceiling in Classrooms

Yes: 23.1%, 15 people 7 18%

No: 61.5%, 40 people 25

Missing: 15.4%, 10 people 7

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Are there cracks in the ceilings of any hallways at your school?

Cracked Ceiling in Hallways

Yes: 21.5%, 14 people 6 15%

No: 61.5%, 40 people 27

Missing: 16.9%, 11 people 6

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Are there cracks in the ceilings of the auditorium at your school?

Cracked Ceiling in Auditorium

Yes: 12.3%, 8 people 0 13%

No: 70.8%, 46 people 28

Missing: 16.9%, 11 people 6

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Are there cracks in the ceiling of any bathrooms at your school?

Cracked Ceiling in Bathrooms

Yes: 16.9%, 11 people 7 18%

No: 66.2%, 43 people 26

Missing: 16.9%, 11 people 6

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Are there cracks in the ceiling of the gym at your school?

Cracked Ceiling in Gym
Yes: 6.2%, 4 people 2

No: 76.9%, 50 people 31

Missing: 16.9%, 11 people 6

 

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Does the ceiling leak in any classrooms at your school?

Leaky Ceiling in Classrooms

Yes: 4.6%, 3 people 1

No: 78.5%, 51 people 32

Missing: 16.9%, 11 people 6

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Does the ceiling leak in any hallways at your school?

Leaky Ceiling in Hallways

Yes: 0%, 0 people 0

No: 81.5%, 53 people 32

Missing: 16.9%, 11 people 7

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Does the ceiling leak in the auditorium at your school?

Leaky Ceiling in Auditorium

Yes: 0%, 0 people 0

No: 83.1%, 54 people 32

Missing: 16.9%, 11 people 7

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Does the ceiling leak in any bathrooms at your school?

Leaky Ceiling in Bathrooms

Yes: 1.5%, 1 person 0

No: 81.5%, 53 people 32

Missing: 16.9%, 11 people 7

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Does the ceiling leak in the gym at your school?

Leaky Ceiling in Gym

Yes: 0%, 0 people 0

No: 83.1%, 54 people 32

Missing: 16.9%, 11 people 7

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Are any windows painted or nailed shut?

Windows Painted/Nailed Shut

Yes: 12.3%, 8 people 4 0 2 6 15%

No: 78.5%, 51 people 10 3 16 29

Missing: 9.2%, 6 people 0 1 3 4

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Are any windows painted or nailed shut in the classrooms at your school?

Windows Painted/Nailed Shut in Classrooms

Yes: 10.8%, 7 people 3 0 1 4 4/39= 10%

No: 78.5%, 51 people 11 3 16 30

Missing: 10.8%, 7 people 0 1 4 5

 

 

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Are any windows painted or nailed shut in the hallways at your school?

Windows Painted/Nailed in Hallways

Yes: 4.6%, 3 people 1 0 0 1

No: 84.6%, 55 people 13 3 17 33

Missing: 10.8%, 7 people 0 1 4 5

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Are any windows painted or nailed shut in the auditorium at your school?

Windows Painted/Nailed Shut in Auditorium

Yes: 1.5%, 1 person 0 0 0 0

No: 87.7%, 57 people 14 3 17 34

Missing: 10.8%, 7 people 0 1 4 5

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Are any windows painted or nailed shut in the bathrooms at your school?

Windows Painted/Nailed Shut in Bathrooms

Yes: 6.2%, 4 people 2 0 1 3

No: 83.1%, 54 people 12 3 16 31

Missing: 10.8%, 7 people 0 1 4 5

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Are any windows painted or nailed shut in the gym at your school?

Windows Painted/Nailed Shut in Gym

Yes: 1.5%, 1 person 0 0 0 0

No: 87.7%, 57 people 14 3 17 34

Missing: 10.8%, 7 people 0 1 4 5

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Are any windows broken at your school?

Broken Windows

Yes: 12.3%, 8 people 1 0 2 3 8%

No: 64.6%, 42 people 12 3 14 29

Missing: 23.1%, 15 people 1 1 5 7

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Are there any windows broken in the classrooms at your school?

Windows Broken in Classrooms

Yes: 9.2%, 6 people 1 0 1 2

No: 66.2%, 43 people 12 3 15 30

Missing: 24.6%, 16 people 1 1 5 7

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Are any windows broken in the hallways at your school?

Windows Broken in Hallways

Yes: 6.2%, 4 people 1 0 1 2

No: 69.2%, 45 people 12 3 15 30

Missing: 24.6%, 16 people 1 1 5 7

 

 

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Are any windows broken in the auditorium at your school?

Windows Broken in Auditorium

Yes: 0%, 0 people 0 0 0 0

No: 75.4%, 49 people 13 3 16 32

Missing: 24.6%, 16 people 1 1 5 7

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Are any windows broken in the bathrooms at your school?

Windows Broken in Bathrooms

Yes: 3.1%, 2 people 1 0 0 1

No: 72.3%, 47 people 12 3 16 31

Missing: 24.6%, 16 people 1 1 5 7

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Are any windows broken in the gym at your school?

Windows Broken in Gym

Yes: 0%, 0 people 0 0 0 0

No: 75.4%, 49 people 13 3 16 32

Missing: 24.6%, 16 people 1 1 5 7

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Is the ventilation/air circulation in your school poor?

Poor Ventilation

Yes: 24.6%, 16 people 4 1 6 11 28%

No: 53.8%, 35 people 8 2 12 22

Both: 1.5%, 1 person 1 1

Missing: 20%, 13 people 1 1 3 5

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Do the windows open?

Windows Open

Yes: 83.1%, 54 people 11 3 17 31 80%

No: 3.1%, 2 people 1 0 2 3

Both: 3.1%, 2 people 1 0 0 1

Missing: 10.8%, 7 people 1 1 2 4

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Does your school have air conditioning?

Air Conditioning

Yes: 30.8%, 20 people 4 1 5 10 26%

No: 60%, 39 people 10 3 14 27

Missing: 9.2%, 6 people 0 0 2 2

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Does the air conditioning work in your school?

Working Air Conditioning

Yes: 26.2%, 17 people 4 1 4 9 90%

No: 7.7%, 5 people 0 0 0 0

Missing: 66.2%, 43 people 1 0 0 1

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Does the heat work in your school?

Working Heat

Yes: 76.9%, 50 people 10 2 18 30 77%

No: 6.2%, 4 people 2 0 0 2

Sometimes: 4.6%, 3 people 2 0 1 3 13%

Missing: 12.3%, 8 people 0 2 2 4

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If the heat does work, is it adequate?

Adequate Heat

Yes: 50.8%, 33 people 6 2 11 19

No: 16.9%, 11 people 3 0 3 6 6/30= 20%

Missing: 32.3%, 21 people 5 2 7 14

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Is there an offensive or musty odor in the building?

Offensive/Musty Odor

Yes: 24.6%, 16 people 6 1 4 11 28%

No: 63.1%, 41 people 8 3 13 24

Missing: 12.3%, 8 people 0 0 4 4

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Are there fans or vents?

Fans/Vents

Yes: 52.3%, 34 people 10 0 6 16

No: 26.2%, 17 people 3 1 8 12 31%

Missing: 21.5%, 14 people 1 3 7 11

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Do the fans or vents work?

Working Fans/Vents

Yes: 40%, 26 people 6 0 5 11

No: 7.7%, 5 people 4 0 0 4 4/16= 25%

Sometimes: 1.5%, 1 person 1 1 2 4

Missing: 50.8%, 33 people 3 3 14 20

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Do the cleaning fluids used in the school have a really strong (toxic) smell?

Toxic Smell from Cleaning Fluids

Yes: 16.9%, 11 people 2 1 1 4 6/39= 15%

No: 58.5%, 38 people 8 0 15 23

Sometimes: 1.5%, 1 person 1 1 0 2

Missing: 23.1%, 15 people 3 2 5 10

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If they do have a strong (toxic) smell, are the fumes too strong?

Fumes too Strong

Yes: 10.8%, 7 people 2 1 0 3

No: 26.2%, 17 people 2 1 4 7 3/10= 30%

Missing: 63.1%, 41 people 10 2 17 29

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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

Yes: 4.6%, 3 people 1 1 0 2 2/4= 50%

No: 61.5%, 40 people 9 2 14 25

Missing: 33.8%, 22 people 4 1 7 12

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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

Vomit: 1.5%, 1 person 1 1

Allergies: 1.5%, 1 person 1 1

Headaches: 1.5%, 1 person

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

Yes: 23.1%, 15 people 5 0 4 9

No: 47.7%, 31 people 8 3 6 17 17/39= 44%

Missing: 29.2%, 19 people 1 1 11 13

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Are there easily accessible fire extinguishers and/or fire alarms in the hallways?

Extinguishers/Alarms in Hallways

Yes: 60%, 39 people 11 3 9 23

No: 10.8%, 7 people 2 0 2 4 4/39= 10% Missing: 29.2%, 19 people 1 1 10 12

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Are there easily accessible fire extinguishers and/or fire alarms in the auditorium?

Extinguishers/Alarms in Auditorium

Yes: 30.8%, 20 people 7 1 3 11

No: 40%, 26 people 5 2 5 12 12/39= 31%

Missing: 29.2%, 19 people 2 1 13 16

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Are the fire exits easily accessible?

Fire Exits Accessible

Yes: 49.2%, 32 people 6 2 11 19

No: 7.7%, 5 people 2 0 1 3 3/39= 8%

Missing: 43.1%, 28 people 6 2 9 17

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Is there a safety strategy for exiting the building quickly and safely?

Exit Strategy

Yes: 56.9%, 37 people 5 3 15 23

No: 9.2%, 6 people 3 0 1 4 10%

Missing: 33.8%, 22 people 6 1 5 12

 

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Are there illuminated fire exit signs?

Illuminated Signs

Yes: 49.2%, 32 people 5 1 12 18

No: 18.5%, 12 people 3 1 1 5 13%

Missing: 32.3%, 21 people 6 2 8 16

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Do the illuminated fire exit signs work?

Working Illuminated Signs

Yes: 43.1%, 28 people 4 1 9 14

No: 6.2%, 4 people 1 0 0 1

Missing: 50.8%, 33 people 9 3 12 24

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Are any of your classrooms overcrowded?

Overcrowded Classrooms

Yes: 30.8%, 20 people 3 0 11 14 14/39= 36%

No: 50.8%, 33 people 7 3 9 19

Missing: 18.5%, 12 people 4 1 1 6

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If the classrooms are overcrowded, how many students are in the class?

# Students in Classrooms

20: 3.1%, 2 people 0 0 2 2

30: 30.8%, 20 people 3 0 7 10

40: 9.2%, 6 people 0 0 1 1 28%

Missing: 56.9%, 37 people 11 4 11 26

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Are classes held in nontraditional spaces such as hallways?

Classes Held in Hallways

Yes: 10.8%, 7 people 0 2 2 4 10%

No: 66.2%, 43 people 10 1 14 25

Missing: 23.1%, 15 people 4 1 5 10

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Are classes held in nontraditional spaces such as the auditorium?

Classes Held in Auditorium

Yes: 4.6%, 3 people 0 0 2 2 5%

No: 72.3%, 47 people 10 3 14 27

Missing: 23.1%, 15 people 7 1 5 10

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Are classes held in nontraditional spaces such as bathrooms?

Classes Held in Bathrooms

Yes: 0%, 0 people 0 0 0 0 no

No: 76.9%, 50 people 10 3 16 29

Missing: 23.1%, 15 people 4 1 5 10

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Are classes held in other nontraditional spaces?

Classes Held in Other Spaces

Yes: 6.2%, 4 people 0 0 1 1

No: 70.8%, 46 people 10 3 15 28

Missing: 23.1%, 15 people 4 1 5 10

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Are there enough desks and chairs?

Enough Desks/Chairs

Yes: 72.3%, 47 people 11 4 13 28

No: 15.4%, 10 people 1 0 5 6 6/39= 15%

Missing: 9.2%, 6 people 2 0 3 5

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Are the desks safe and serviceable?

Desks Safe/Serviceable

Yes: 76.9%, 50 people 10 3 16 29

No: 4.6%, 3 people 0 1 2 3

Missing: 18.5%, 12 people 4 0 3 7

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Are there water fountains in your school?

Water Fountains

Yes: 89.2%, 58 people 12 3 17 32

No: 3.1%, 2 people 0 0 2 2

Missing: 7.7%, 5 people 2 1 2 5

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Do the water fountains in your school work?

Working Water Fountains

Yes: 61.5%, 40 people 9 3 12 24

No: 12.3%, 8 people 2 0 1 3 8/39= 21%

Sometimes: 12.3%, 8 people 1 0 4 5

Missing: 13.8%, 9 people 2 1 1 7

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Do the sinks or toilets function properly?

Functioning Sinks/Toilets

Yes: 72.3%, 47 people 9 2 11 30

No: 12.3%, 8 people 3 0 0 3 8%

Missing: 1.5%, 1 person 2 2 2 6

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If the sinks and toilets break down, approximately how often?

How Often Sinks/Toilets Break Down

Once a month: 13.8%, 9 people 1 2 2 5

Once a week: 4.6%, 3 people 2 0 0 2 8%

Every day: 10.8%, 7 people 1 0 0 3

Missing: 70.8%, 46 people 10 2 19 31

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For how long do the sinks and toilets break down?

For How Long Sinks/Toilets Break Down

One month: 4.6%, 3 people 1 0 0 1

A week: 4.6%, 3 people 0 0 1 1 6/3915%

A few days: 9.2%, 6 people 2 1 1 4

A few hours: 3.1%, 2 people 1 0 1 2

Missing: 78.5%, 51 people 10 3 18 31

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Is there soap?

Soap

Yes: 61.5%, 40 people 7 3 11 21

No: 24.6%, 16 people 5 0 7 11 28%

Missing: 13.8%, 9 people 2 1 4 7

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Is there toilet paper available?

Toilet Paper

Yes: 70.8%, 46 people 11 2 14 28

No: 16.9%, 11 people 3 0 3 6

Sometimes: 4.6%, 3 people 0 0 1 1 7/39= 18%

Missing: 7.7%, 5 people 0 1 3 4

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Is the water coming out of the faucet or water fountain ever brown or discolored?

Discolored Water

Yes: 16.9%, 11 people 3 1 2 6 15%

No: 70.8%, 46 people 10 2 17 29

Missing: 12.3%, 8 people 1 1 2 4

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Does the water have an offensive odor?

Water Odor

Yes: 6.2%, 4 people 1 0 0 1

No: 86.2%, 56 people 13 3 19 35

Missing: 7.7%, 5 people 0 1 2 3

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Does the water have a funny taste?

Funny Tasting Water

Yes: 33.8%, 22 people 5 0 6 13 33%

No: 55.4%, 36 people 9 1 12 22

Missing: 10.8%, 7 people 0 1 3 4

 

 

 

 

 

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Is the cafeteria clean?

Clean Cafeteria

Yes: 67.7%, 44 people 9 2 15 26

No: 21.5%, 14 people 4 1 3 8 21%

Sometimes: 1.5%, 1 person 0 0 0 0

Missing: 10.8%, 7 people 1 1 3 5

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Are the eating utensils [forks and knives] clean?

Clean Eating Utensils

Yes: 83.1%, 54 people 13 3 18 34

No: 1.5%, 1 person 0 0 0 0

Missing: 15.4%, 10 people 1 1 3 5

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Is the food fresh?

Fresh Food

Yes: 70.8%, 46 people 11 3 14 28

No: 9.2%, 6 people 3 0 0 3

Sometimes: 1.5%, 1 person 0 0 0 0

Missing: 18.5%, 12 people 0 1 7 8

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Are the floors clean?

Clean Floors

Yes: 64.6%, 42 people 9 3 13 25

No: 23.1%, 15 people 5 0 2 7 18%

Sometimes: 1.5%, 1 person 0 0 1 1

Missing: 10.8%, 7 people 0 1 5 6

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Are spills or food waste cleaned up adequately?

Spills/Food Waste Cleaned Adequately

Yes: 63.1%, 41 people 10 2 13 25

No: 18.5%, 12 people 4 0 2 6 15%

Sometimes: 6.2%, 4 people 0 1 2 3

Missing: 12.3%, 8 people 0 1 4 5

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Is there garbage or discarded waste around your school?

Garbage/Discarded Waste

Yes: 38.5%, 25 people 7 1 4 12 31%

No: 43.1%, 28 people 5 1 12 18

Missing: 18.5%, 12 people 2 2 5 9

 

 

 

 

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Are the bathrooms clean?

Clean Bathrooms

Yes: 52.3%, 34 people 5 2 12 19

No: 32.3%, 21 people 9 1 2 12 12/39= 31%

Sometimes: 3.1%, 2 people 0 0 2 2

Missing: 12.3%, 8 people 0 1 5 6

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Is there a roach or rodent problem?

Roach/Rodent Problem

Yes: 23.1%, 15 people 3 1 4 8 8/39= 21%

No: 60%, 39 people 9 2 12 23

Missing: 16.9%, 11 people 2 1 5 8

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Do the staircases in your building have handrails?

Handrails on Staircases

Yes: 89.2%, 58 people 14 3 17 34

No: 0%, 0 people 0 0 0 0

Missing: 10.8%, 7 people 0 1 4 5

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Are the staircases safe [free of garbage, debris, and cracks]?

Safe Staircases

Yes: 76.9%, 50 people 12 2 16 30

No: 7.7%, 5 people 2 0 1 3

Missing: 15.4%, 10 people 0 2 4 6

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Is there satisfactory lighting?

Satisfactory Lighting

Yes: 61.5%, 40 people 6 3 14 23

No: 24.6%, 16 people 6 1 3 10 10/39= 26%

Missing: 13.8%, 9 people 2 0 4 6

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Is the lighting unsatisfactory in the classrooms?

Bad Lighting in Classrooms

Yes: 4.6%, 3 people 1 0 1 2

No: 75.4%, 49 people 9 4 16 29

Missing: 20%, 13 people 4 0 4 8

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Is the lighting unsatisfactory in the hallways?

Bad Lighting in Hallways

Yes: 15.4%, 10 people 3 1 3 7 7/39=18%

No: 64.6%, 42 people 7 3 14 24

Missing: 20%, 13 people 4 0 4 8

 

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Is the lighting unsatisfactory in the auditorium?

Bad Lighting in Auditorium

Yes: 6.2%, 4 people 2 0 0 2

No: 73.8% 48 people 7 4 17 28

Missing: 20%, 13 people 5 0 4 9

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Is the lighting unsatisfactory in the bathrooms?

Bad Lighting in Bathrooms

Yes: 6.2%, 4 people 2 0 0 2

No: 73.8%, 48 people 7 4 17 29

Missing: 20%, 13 people 4 0 4 8

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Are there school buses which stay parked outside?

Buses Parked Outside

Yes: 12.3%, 8 people 2 1 6 9 9/39= 23%

No: 64.6%, 42 people 7 1 12 20

Missing: 23.1%, 15 people 5 2 3 10

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If there are school buses which stay parked outside, are their engines ever on?

Engines On

Yes: 6.2%, 4 people 0 1 5 6 15%

No: 4.6%, 3 people 1 0 0 1

Missing: 89.2%, 58 people 13 3 16 32

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If their engines are ever on, how often are they on?

How Often Engines Are On

Once a month: 0%, 0 people

Once a week: 0%, 0 people

A few days every week: 0%, 0 people

Every day: 1.5%, 1 person 1 1

Missing: 98.5%, 64 people 38

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If their engines are ever on, for how long are they on?

For How Long are Engines Left On

A few hours: 1.5%, 1 person 1

One hour: 3.1%, 2 people 2 13%

15-20 Minutes: 4.6%, 3 people 2

Missing: 90.8%, 59 people 34

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Are there any bus depots nearby your school?

Bus Depots Near School

Yes: 33.8%, 22 people 6 0 4 10 26%

No: 44.6%, 29 people 4 2 14 20

Missing: 21.5%, 14 people 4 2 3 9

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Are there any waste transfer stations nearby your school?

Waste Transfer Stations Near School

Yes: 7.7%, 5 people 1 0 0 1

No: 60%, 39 people 8 1 13 22

Missing: 32.3%, 21 people 5 3 8 16

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Is there a nearby sewage treatment plant?

Nearby Sewage Treatment Plant

Yes: 1.5%, 1 person 0 0 1 1

No: 78.5%, 51 people 11 0 16 29

Missing: 20%, 13 people 3 2 4 9

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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

Yes: 1.5%, 1 person 0 0 1 1

No: 78.5%, 51 people 10 3 19 32

Missing: 20%, 13 people 4 1 1 6

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Is there safety equipment [rubber padding, matting, etc.] for use on the playground?

Safety Equipment on Playground

Yes: 41.5%, 27 people 5 1 10 16

No: 26.2%, 17 people 1 1 8 10 26%

Missing: 32.3%, 21 people 8 2 3 13

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Are there pieces of glass or other debris on the playground?

Glass/Debris on Playground

Yes: 15.4%, 10 people 3 0 3 6 15%

No: 55.4%, 36 people 5 3 15 23

Missing: 29.2%, 19 people 6 1 3 10

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Is the gym at your school usable (in decent condition, open for use, etc.)?

Usable Gym

Yes: 70.8%, 46 people 9 2 18 29

No: 7.7%, 5 people 1 0 1 2

Missing: 21.5%, 14 people 6 2 3 10

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Does the gym have adequate safety equipment for athletic activities?

Safety Equipment in Gym

Yes: 61.5%, 40 people 8 2 14 24

No: 10.8%, 7 people 1 0 3 4 10%

Missing: 27.7%, 18 people 5 2 4 11

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