• Clear and shared focus
• High standards and expectations for all students
• Effective school leadership
• High levels of collaboration and communication
• Curriculum, instruction and assessments aligned with state standards
• Frequent monitoring of learning and teaching
• Focused professional development
• Supportive learning environment
• High levels of family and community involvement

Additionally, the surveys measure two additional areas tied to high performing schools: 

• Cultural responsiveness 
• District support for improvement 

Additionally, the student survey measured:

• 9 Domains of Social and Emotional Learning