Results for a 10-question survey were released by the Roselle Park Board Of Education (BOE). The surveys were initially provided to parents during each school’s ‘Back To School Night’ and filled out by parents and guardians.
1,081 surveys were filled out between the elementary schools, the middle school, and the high school.
Out of the 10 questions, six (6) were the same for the entire district. Questions 7 through 10 were different for RPHS and RPMS. The four RPHS questions dealt with TeacherEase, after-school activities, and Guidance services. The Roselle Park Middle School (RPMS) asked about communication, missing homework policy, involvement in school events, and report cards. The last four (4) questions were the same for all the elementary schools and dealt with evening presentations, drop offs/pick-ups, report cards, and lunches.
Although it had a 84.7% approval average rating district-wide, the websites for all schools were commented on for not being user-friendly or updated on a regular basis. Additionally lunches and meals at each school were criticized for all schools. Parents also asked that students be challenged more with their education. On the positive side, all principals were given praise.
The school district average for the 10 questions as well as a copy of comments published can be viewed below.
| 1. The Roselle Park Board of Education represents your interests and involves the community in its decisions |
| Very Satisfied | Satisfied | Dissatisfied | Very Dissatisfied | Not Applicable | Total |
| Roselle Park High School | 17.7% | 73.8% | 6.3% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Roselle Park Middle School | 18.4% | 67.0% | 11.4% | 1.4% | 1.8% | 100.0% |
| EJF/Aldene School | 41.9% | 52.0% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| Robert Gordon School | 41.4% | 51.6% | 3.8% | 1.3% | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| Sherman School | 35.0% | 57.4% | 4.5% | 0.0% | 3.1% | 100.0% |
| District Average | 30.9% | 60.4% | 6.1% | 1.1% | 1.5% | 100.0% |
| 2. Classroom instruction (regular classes, specials, electives, etc.) meets the needs of your child/children: |
| Very Satisfied | Satisfied | Dissatisfied | Very Dissatisfied | Not Applicable | Total |
| Roselle Park High School | 27.0% | 69.4% | 2.4% | 0.4% | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| Roselle Park Middle School | 28.2% | 67.6% | 3.5% | 0.4% | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| EJF/Aldene School | 41.9% | 52.0% | 4.7% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| Robert Gordon School | 55.8% | 41.7% | 2.5% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Sherman School | 65.2% | 33.0% | 1.3% | 0.5% | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| District Average | 43.6% | 52.8% | 2.9% | 0.4% | 0.4% | |
| 3. There is sufficient communication between school and home: |
| Very Satisfied | Satisfied | Dissatisfied | Very Dissatisfied | Not Applicable | Total |
| Roselle Park High School | 44.0% | 53.4% | 0.9% | 1.4% | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Roselle Park Middle School | 29.8% | 62.8% | 6.0% | 0.7% | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| EJF/Aldene School | 49.7% | 46.3% | 3.4% | 0.7% | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Robert Gordon School | 62.3% | 36.4% | 1.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 100.0% |
| Sherman School | 68.5% | 30.0% | 2.3% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 100.7% |
| District Average | 50.8% | 45.8% | 2.8% | 0.5% | 0.2% | 100.1% |
| 4. Is the amount of homework given appropriate for your child? |
| Appropriate | Inappropriate | No Opinion | Totals |
| Roselle Park High School | 85.1% | 5.9% | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| Roselle Park Middle School | 85.4% | 8.2% | 6.4% | 100.0% |
| EJF/Aldene School | 94.4% | 2.8% | 2.8% | 100.0% |
| Robert Gordon School | 95.3% | 3.5% | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| Sherman School | 90.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 96.9% |
| District Average | 90.0% | 4.9% | 4.4% | 99.4% |
| 5. You feel comfortable with contacting your child's school with your concerns: |
| Appropriate | Inappropriate | No Opinion | Total |
| Roselle Park High School | 94.3% | 2.2% | 3.5% | 100.0% |
| Roselle Park Middle School | 94.7% | 2.8% | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| EJF/Aldene School | 96.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% | 100.0% |
| Robert Gordon School | 96.9% | 1.9% | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| Sherman School | 96.8% | 0.5% | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| District Average | 95.8% | 1.9% | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| 6. The information provided on your child's school website is helpful: |
| Yes | No | No Opinion | Total |
| Roselle Park High School | 89.8% | 2.4% | 7.8% | 100.0% |
| Roselle Park Middle School | 85.8% | 5.7% | 8.5% | 100.0% |
| EJF/Aldene School | 77.9% | 7.4% | 14.8% | 100.0% |
| Robert Gordon School | 84.4% | 1.9% | 13.8% | 100.0% |
| Sherman School | 85.8% | 2.2% | 12.0% | 100.0% |
| District Average | 84.7% | 3.9% | 11.4% | 100.0% |
| 7. Are you satisfied with the variety of evening presentations (Talent Show, Concerts, etc.) given in the elementary schools? |
| Yes | No | No Opinion | Total |
| EJF/Aldene School | 71.9% | 6.5% | 21.6% | 100.0% |
| Robert Gordon School | 84.5% | 1.3% | 14.2% | 100.0% |
| Sherman School | 78.4% | 2.7% | 18.9% | 100.0% |
| District Average | 78.3% | 3.5% | 18.2% | 100.0% |
| 8. Morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up procedures are satisfactory: |
| Yes | No | No Opinion | Total |
| EJF/Aldene School | 89.7% | 6.2% | 4.1% | 100.0% |
| Robert Gordon School | 83.8% | 8.8% | 7.5% | 100.0% |
| Sherman School | 85.4% | 8.3% | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| District Average | 86.3% | 7.8% | 6.0% | 100.0% |
| 9. Student report cards provide adequate feedback regarding your child's progress at school: |
| Yes | No | No Opinion | Total |
| Roselle Park Middle School | 82.9% | 7.2% | 9.9% | 100.0% |
| EJF/Aldene School | 80.1% | 3.6% | 16.3% | 100.0% |
| Robert Gordon School | 88.8% | 0.0% | 11.3% | 100.0% |
| Sherman School | 88.1% | 0.9% | 11.0% | 100.0% |
| District Average | 85.0% | 2.9% | 12.1% | 100.0% |
| 10. School lunches are varied and appealing to your child. |
| Yes | No | No Opinion | Total |
| EJF/Aldene School | 60.7% | 21.4% | 17.9% | 100.0% |
| Robert Gordon School | 62.7% | 13.0% | 24.2% | 100.0% |
| Sherman School | 64.1% | 16.4% | 19.6% | 100.0% |
| District Average | 62.5% | 16.9% | 20.6% | 100.0% |
| ROSELLE PARK HIGH SCHOOL |
| 7. I find TeacherEase to be a useful tool: |
| Yes, Extremely | Yes, Somewhat | Not Really | No Opinion | Total |
| 81.5% | 15.7% | 0.9% | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| 8. After-school activities at the high school represent a wide range of opportunities for your child (athletics, musical, yearbook, band/chorus, clubs, etc.): |
| Yes | No | No Opinion | Total |
| 84.4% | 7.0% | 8.7% | 100.0% |
| 9. After-school parent/guardian programs are helpful to you: (Financial Aid meeting, Dating Violence Prevention seminar, PTSA meetings, Back to School Night, etc.) |
| Yes | No | No Opinion | Total |
| 73.9% | 3.5% | 22.6% | 100.0% |
| 10. How satisfied are you with Guidance services at the high school? |
| Very Satisfied | Satisfied | Dissatisfied | Very Dissatisfied | Total |
| 41.7% | 54.0% | 3.8% | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| ROSELLE PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL |
| 7. Are present methods of communication with Middle School parents effective? |
| Yes, Extremely | Yes, Somewhat | Not Really | No Opinion | Total |
| 58.9% | 23.9% | 5.6% | 11.7% | 100.0% |
| 8. How aware are you of the Middle School's policy regarding missing homework? |
| Aware | Not Aware | No Opinion | Total |
| 74.5% | 21.6% | 3.9% | 100.0% |
| 10. The Middle School encourages parents/guardians to be involved in school events: |
| Yes | No | No Opinion | Total |
| 88.7% | 1.8% | 9.6% | 100.0% |
RP BOE Survey Results (2011)