K. "School survey" means an indicator of student and family engagement, educator collaboration and engagement, and other critical components for quality schools as measured by a survey addressing the following domains:

• (1) school climate;
• (2) rigorous expectations;
• (3) student-teacher relationships;
• (4) belonging; and
• (5) safety.

A. Public schools shall earn a letter grade of either A, B, C, D, or F annually pursuant to Sections 22-2E-1 to 22-2E-4 NMSA 1978, A-B-C-D-F Schools Rating Act.

B. Elementary and middle schools shall earn grades based on the following indicators:

• (1) student proficiency in English language arts and mathematics, as determined by New Mexico's statewide assessment;
• (2) student STEM readiness;
• (3) student growth;
• (4) chronic absenteeism;
• (5) school survey; and
• (6) English learner progress.

C. High schools shall earn grades based on the following indicators:

• (1) student proficiency in English language arts and mathematics, as determined by New Mexico's statewide assessment;
• (2) student STEM readiness;
• (3) student growth;
• (4) chronic absenteeism;
• (5) school survey;
• (6) college and career readiness;
• (7) graduation rate; and
• (8) English learner progress.

D. The department shall annually publish disaggregated school grading data on its website.

Manual addresses administration of school climate surveys to assess conditions for learning in schools.