GISD Shares Growth and Insight from 2025 Climate Surveys
In Georgetown ISD, feedback from families and staff isn't just collected—it’s used to shape the future of our schools. This spring, more than 3,300 members of our community participated in GISD’s spring climate surveys, offering valuable insights into their experiences in our schools and workplaces.
These surveys, administered to parents and staff each fall and spring, are a cornerstone of GISD’s commitment to continuous improvement and transparency. This year’s results reflect meaningful growth, and results are used to make real-time adjustments to systems and processes as well as inform longer-term improvement planning efforts at the district and campus level.
Parent Survey: Significant Gains Across the Board
More than 2,500 parents and guardians responded to the spring 2025 climate survey, reporting stronger satisfaction in nearly every area compared to the previous school year. In fact, overall results were up by an average of 13% across all survey questions.
Some of the most notable improvements include:
“My child looks forward to going to school.” Up 20 percentage points
“The school provides for my child’s unique learning needs.” Up 20 points
“My child receives useful feedback about their work.” Up 21 points
“My child’s school is responsive to the culture and language of different families.” Up 18 points
Perhaps most encouraging: 85% of parents said they would recommend GISD to a friend or family member.
While the gains are worth celebrating, the survey also pointed to areas where we can do better. Parents asked for clearer communication about their child’s learning progress and a stronger understanding of how GISD is helping students grow in the attributes of our Learner Profile.
Staff Survey: Strength in Connection and Support
On the staff side, 830 employees across the district participated in this spring’s survey. While overall scores remained steady compared to last year, staff did report growth in several key areas:
“GISD provides me with competitive compensation and benefits.” Up 11 points
“My work is valued by my supervisor.” Up 9 points
“I have adequate clarity, guidance, and support to be successful in my role.” Up 7 points
“I feel connected to the district.” Up 7 points
A sense of connection and collaborative support is essential to staff morale and retention, and 84% of respondents said they would recommend GISD as a workplace to someone outside the district.
At the same time, staff highlighted important areas for growth, including more recognition for great work, more consistent feedback from supervisors, and expanded professional growth opportunities for all roles.
Listening, Learning, and Leading Forward
“Climate surveys help us measure more than satisfaction—they help us understand how people are experiencing our culture, our values, and our mission,” said Superintendent Devin Padavil. “The results show we’re moving in the right direction, and they also remind us that our work is never done.”
GISD will continue to use this data to inform district planning and campus-level action steps, ensuring that every student, staff member, and family feels seen, supported, and empowered to lead, grow, and serve.
