2026 MTSD
Community Survey
Report��August 2026
Introduction
Per one of the goals included in the Mequon-Thiensville School District (MTSD) strategic plan, we strive to strengthen and expand community engagement opportunities and communication to foster trust and deepen connections with the school district. One of the methods used to engage stakeholders and gain input to inform decisions includes the use of surveys. To inform our continued planning and school operations, the Mequon-Thiensville School District regularly surveys students’ parents and guardians. In July 2026, the MTSD launched its second Community Survey as part of the District’s Annual Quality Report to the community. This initiative is directly tied to a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) for Strategic Plan Goal 4: Community Engagement & Communication, and remained open for approximately two months.
This brief survey provided all community members—parents, grandparents, staff, local employees, and residents alike—with the opportunity to share perspectives on the district’s strengths and areas for growth. Designed to foster transparency and strengthen connections, the survey included a Community Net Promoter Score (NPS) prompt to establish a baseline measure of community engagement and satisfaction. Other topics of focus included: Demographic and residency questions, communication preferences, and methods of engagement with the school district.
Process & Methodology
In July 2026, the Annual Community Family Survey was launched as a QR code link via the 2026 MTSD Quality Report, which is mailed every door direct (EDD) to each residence in Mequon and Thiensville. In addition, parents and guardians were prompted to participate in the survey via subsequent e-newsletter and email communications. The City of Mequon and Village of Thiensville also included a link to the survey in their weekly municipal e-newsletters.
The survey opened on July 1, 2026, and closed on August 31, 2026, and was administered using Thought Exchange, with paper copies available in the MTSD District Office and Mequon-Thiensville Recreation Department Office. The survey was conducted in a form that is accessible to all, regardless of their electronic device. Participants took the survey anonymously to ensure confidentiality in their responses.
Survey Results
On the following pages, the questions, as they were asked in the survey, are presented along with the response items. 772 survey responses were provided, representing approximately 3% of all MTSD community members. The corresponding percentages are from all survey responses that answered the question.
DEMOGRAPHICS
What is your age?
DEMOGRAPHICS
Where do you reside?
DEMOGRAPHICS
How long have you lived in the Mequon-Thiensville School District?
DEMOGRAPHICS
Please check all that apply:
Donges Bay 25% (76) Public school outside the district 0% (0)
Oriole Lane 27% (83) Private school 7% (21)
Wilson 23% (71) My children are homeschooled 1% (3)
Lake Shore 13% (41) Other 1% (4)
Steffen 13% (40)
Homestead 25% (77)
DEMOGRAPHICS
You indicated that you have school-aged children:
COMMUNITY NET PROMOTER SCORE (NPS)
COMMUNICATION PREFERENCES
Where do you get most of your information about the District and its schools? Please select all that apply:
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Since last September, which of the following, if any, have you yourself done? Please select all that apply:
Responses for “Other”
COMMUNITY SURVEY
Key Takeaways