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Data review and needs assessment
Needs assessment 2026 (sample)
This is a sample needs assessment for a composite demo school. The numbers are made up. You can look through every step, but nothing can be changed or saved.
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4. Heat map
Each cell shows the team’s rating: the settled rating where you discussed it, otherwise the average of everyone’s ratings. Darker cells are greater needs. “Not sure” ratings are left out.
| Need area | Area average | Statements | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTSS: chronic absenteeism | 2.5Moderate need | Absence rate3.2Moderate need | Absence patterns2.7Moderate need | Barriers to attending2.3Minor need | Family contact1.8Minor need | |
| MTSS: dropout and graduation | 2.1Minor need | Graduation rateno ratingsNo ratings | Credits by grade 91.8Minor need | Dropout rate1.0Strength | Response to risk3.3Moderate need | |
| MTSS: social and mental health | 3.0Moderate need | Discipline3.5Significant need | Belonging3.0Moderate need | Access to services2.8Moderate need | Screening2.5Moderate need | |
| Removing barriers: achievement and access | 2.8Moderate need | Math and ELA3.7Significant need | Course failures2.3Minor need | Course access2.7Moderate need | Time for support3.7Significant need | Pathways1.8Minor need |
| Building leadership and team routines | 2.8Moderate need | Turnover3.2Moderate need | Observation and feedback2.7Moderate need | Team data routines2.3Minor need | Follow-through2.8Moderate need | |
- 1 Strength
- 2 Minor need
- 3 Moderate need
- 4 Significant need