Surveys
Surveys

Make Data-Driven Decisions to Help Your School Thrive

Surveys help school leaders uncover what’s working, where improvements are needed, and how your school can better serve its students, families, and employees. The result? Stronger retention, deeper trust, and a more connected culture — driven by data, not assumptions.

But designing an effective survey takes more than good intentions. From crafting the right questions to turning results into action, the process can feel overwhelming.

That’s where ISM comes in. Our research-driven surveys are designed specifically for K–12 private-independent schools, providing the structure, support, and analysis you need to move forward with confidence.

Why Choose ISM Surveys?

  • Expert Guidance: Ask the right questions with support from ISM’s experienced team.
  • Candid Feedback: Third-party administration encourages honest, unfiltered responses.
  • Benchmark Performance: Compare your results to peer schools for added context.
  • Faster Results: Reporting now powered by Tableau, providing quicker access to your data.
  • Loyalty Insights: Add Net Promoter Score questions to measure satisfaction and commitment.

Our Survey Options

Parent Surveys

Take the guessing game out of your decisions to discover what your school's families truly think about your school.

Alumni, Applicant, and Attrition Surveys

Take the guessing game out of your decisions to discover what your school's families truly think about your school.

Student Surveys

Our student surveys reveal the truth about your student experiences. Discover what your students truly think about the culture of your school.

Faculty, Staff, and Employee Surveys

Gain deeper insights into your school’s workplace culture with ISM’s Faculty, Staff, and Employee Surveys. These tools capture faculty and staff perceptions, measure support and predictability, and provide actionable data to strengthen leadership, collaboration, and overall employee engagement.

School Leadership and Strategic Planning Surveys

Support strong leadership and informed decision-making with ISM’s School Leadership and Strategic Planning Surveys. These tools deliver actionable insights into institutional stability, board effectiveness, and head of school leadership, equipping your team to plan strategically and guide your school’s long-term success.