Where This Data Comes From
The Survey
The Cultivate Survey, which asks students how they feel about their learning experiences.
Student Participation
How many students in grades 5–12 complete the Cultivate Survey.
Impact Number
How many students believe their feedback will lead to real changes at their school.
Why This Matters
Students learn best when they feel safe, supported, and heard. This survey helps schools understand what students experience each day—what is working well and what needs attention. When students believe their voice matters, they are more engaged, more connected, and more confident in their learning.
What It Can & Cannot Tell You
It Can Tell You:
- Can show how many students shared their experiences.
- Can show whether students feel their school listens to them.
It Cannot Tell You:
- Can not explain how individual students are feeling or performing.
- Can not explain exactly why students feel the way they do without more conversations and follow-up.
Cultivate Response Rate
This visual reflects data from the Spring 2025 survey.
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*Retired Category
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COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - All Students
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - Economic Disadvantage
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - Non-Economic Disadvantage
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - English Learner
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - Non-English Learner
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - Female
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - Male
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - Non-Binary
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - IEP
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - Non-IEP
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - Asian
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - Asian/Pacific Islander*
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - Black/African American
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - Latinx
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - Multiracial
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - Native American
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - Not Listed
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - White
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - Non-Temporary Living Situation
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - Temporary Living Situation
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - All Students
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - Economic Disadvantage
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - Non-Economic Disadvantage
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - English Learner
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - Non-English Learner
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - Female
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - Male
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - Non-Binary
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - IEP
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - Non-IEP
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - Asian
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - Asian/Pacific Islander*
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - Black/African American
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - Latinx
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - Multiracial
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - Native American
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - Not Listed
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - White
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - Non-Temporary Living Situation
COLES - Cultivate Response Rate - Temporary Living Situation
Cultivate Impact
COLES - Cultivate Impact Number
| School Year | % of Students |
|---|---|
| 2024-2025 | 83.1 |
Questions You May Ask the School
- How is student feedback used to improve the school?
- What changes have been made because of past Cultivate results?
- How does the school make sure all students feel safe sharing their experiences?
- Are there groups of students whose voices are not being heard, and how is the school addressing that?