Satisfaction with K-12 education drops to new low: Gallup

A newly released poll from the Walton Family Foundation and Gallup reports that Americans’ satisfaction with K-12 education in the United States has fallen to 32 percent. That share reflects respondents who said they were either “somewhat” or “completely” satisfied with the quality of primary and secondary schooling.

The survey, published Monday, characterizes the 32 percent figure as a new low in public satisfaction with K-12 education. The finding indicates that fewer than one-third of respondents currently express a positive overall view of the nation’s primary and secondary schools.

The poll’s sponsors — the Walton Family Foundation and Gallup — released the results together, highlighting a decline in reported satisfaction. The published findings underscore a shift in public sentiment about the state of American K-12 education.

By reporting this new low, the survey provides a snapshot of current public attitudes toward K-12 schooling across the country. The result will be a reference point for observers tracking public opinion about education quality going forward.