DISTRICT COLUMBIA

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» Space Variety: 50.0 percent
Spatial variety creates greater opportunities
for flexibility in program and curriculum.
Many school cited multipurpose spaces and
libraries essential for large gatherings, but
35.2 percent found these room types lacking
in their facilities.
» Health & Physical Fitness: 50.0 percent
1.00
0.90
0.80
0.70
0.60
0.50
0.40
0.30
0.20
0.10
0.00
Physical activity and play are critical to
students physical, mental and academic
well-being. Several schools indicated
multipurpose spaces and outdoor recreation
facilities of various types, though 38 percent
of charter schools noted they have no such
spaces at their disposal.
Space
Variety
Analysis Average Measure Scores
Welcoming
Entry
Specialized
Learning
Spaces (Arts
& Sciences)
Health &
Physical
Fitness
Figure 5.34: Charter Facility Average Scores by Question
Daylight Outdoor
Learning
Indoor Air
Quality &
Comfort
Connected
to
Community
Technology