THE IMPACT OF SCHOOL CLIMATE ON STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT AT THE PRIMARY LEVEL: A STUDY IN KARACHI, PAKISTAN

Abstract

This paper discusses how the primary school climate of the students in Pakistan affects the achievement at the primary level. Within this study, the author considered dimensions of climate namely, physical, academic, social, and emotional. It is a quantitative research study collecting data from 300 students and their teachers from several areas of Karachi, Pakistan. For this purpose, it conducted summary statistics, analysis of correlation, and multivariate regression analysis utilizing the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) to examine the relations of school climate variables with student achievement in literacy, numeracy, and social skills. This study found that the school climate-which is positive and well-balanced in an academic environment-is significantly associated with student achievement. The results of this research are, therefore, very significant to all educators and policymakers interested in improving educational outcomes by enhancing the school climate in primary schools.