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Educational Facilities Assessment App

Evaluate how effectively school facilities support 21st century learning — from early childhood centers to high schools — using research-based criteria across 14+ categories.

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Research-based assessment for every facility type.

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The Educational Facilities Assessment App is a powerful digital tool that empowers educators, architects, and administrators to evaluate how effectively school facilities support 21st century learning.

Assess three facility types — Early Childhood (Pre-K & Kindergarten), Elementary Education, and Middle & High School — each evaluated across multiple research-based categories including lighting, furniture, technology, acoustics, flexibility of space, and community connection.

Receive immediate Excellent, Adequate, or Inadequate ratings with explanations, generate shareable PDF reports, and track assessments over time with a built-in dashboard.

Color & MaterialsLighting FurnitureTechnology PrivacyAcoustics StoragePersonalization CirculationRestorative Spaces Flexibility of SpaceHealth & Fitness Community ConnectionEnvironmental Control

Start your facility assessment today.

Free to use — no installation required. Open the app and begin.

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Key Features
Research-Based Criteria
Questions grounded in educational facility design best practices and 25 years of post-occupancy data.
Instant Scoring
Receive immediate Excellent, Adequate, or Inadequate ratings with detailed explanations.
Printable Reports
Generate shareable PDF reports for stakeholders and planning teams.
Assessment History
Track and compare assessments over time with a built-in dashboard.
Mobile-Friendly
Conduct walk-through assessments on any device, anytime, anywhere.
How Scoring Works
Excellent
High effectiveness in supporting 21st century learning.
Adequate
Acceptable performance with room for improvement.
Inadequate
Urgent need for change to support modern learning.

Each facility type is evaluated across multiple research-based categories to produce a comprehensive effectiveness score.

How It Works
1
Select Facility Type
Choose Early Childhood, Elementary, or Middle & High School.
2
Complete the Assessment
Answer research-based questions about your facility.
3
Get Your Score
Receive an instant effectiveness rating with actionable insights.
4
Share & Plan
Print or share your report with your team to guide improvements.
Sample Educational Effectiveness Report for PS 16

See a real assessment report.

This sample report for PS 16 shows an Elementary facility scoring 20/32 (Adequate) — with detailed breakdowns across every assessment category, from storage and lighting to community connection and flexibility of space.

Download Sample Report