Nearly 75% give Littleton Public Schools an "A" or "B"

Littleton Public Schools contracted with Public Opinion Strategies in March 2006 to survey a representative sampling of registered voters in the LPS attendance area regarding a variety of issues.

Key findings:

• Local residents give LPS very strong ratings.  Nearly 75% of those surveyed grade LPS with an "A" or "B". 
  
• About two-thirds view their schools as superior to other schools in the state.
  
• LPS rates strongest in the areas of greatest importance to residents:
  • Teaching students the basic subjects like reading, writing, and math
  • Providing the education that today's students will need for tomorrow's jobs and careers
  • Maintaining a safe environment
    
• In addition, 80% are confident in the job the district is doing spending taxpayer money wisely.
  
• The vast majority of both parents and those without children attending LPS continue to say LPS communicates well.
  
• Across multiple questions, LPS taxpayers applaud:
  • teacher quality
  • choices/options
  • academic standards
  • accountability for taxpayer money
  • safe learning environment
  • access to technology

What they said:

"I think that they have unusually highly dedicated professionals working in the schools, and I think they are highly qualified..."

I like the wide range of help.  They have gifted help.  They do a great job at preparing the kids for college.  They really keep track of what they need to do.  Nobody falls through the cracks.  They attract excellent teachers by running a quality program."

What I particularly like the most is a variety of study.  They offer everything.  Very advanced science and language courses.  A variety of different languages taught.  Overall, it is an exceptional school district."