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    DATA TYPES AND MANAGEMENT OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS IN MBALE DISTRICT, UGANDA
    (2025-09-10) WAMBI PIUS
    ABSTRACT This study sought to ascertain the effect of data types and management of secondary schools in Mbale district. The study objectives were (i) Effect of student performance data on planning in secondary schools in Mbale district. (ii) Effect of teachers performance data on staffing in secondary schools in Mobile district. (iii) Effect of Facilities data in controlling secondary schools in Mbale district. The study employed a descriptive research design. Target population was 247 respondents and a sample of 176 respondents was selected into the sampling frame using both purposive and simple random sampling techniques. The study used questionnaire and interview guide to collect primary data. The study used descriptive analysis, Pearson correlations and regression analysis to analyze the data. The descriptive statistics revealed that secondary schools in Mbale district generally utilize data in the management of secondary schools; with 88.6% of the respondents agreeing that in their school data is utilized to account for students' performance. 83.4% of the respondents agreed that the school data is utilized to appraise teachers' performance. The Pearson correlation coefficient showed significant positive relationships between student academic performance data and planning (r=0.787, p=0.01<0.05), teachers’ performance data and staffing (r=0.727, p=0.021<0.05) and facilities data and controlling (r=0.678, p=0.003<0.05). The regression analysis indicated that data types significantly predict management with an adjusted R squared of 0.395 (beta=0.629, p=0.001<0.05). The study concludes that data-driven decision making is essential for effective school management and that secondary schools in Mbale district can benefit by utilizing data to inform management functions. The study recommends the District Education Authorities to establish centralized and comprehensive data management systems that track student performance across grades and subjects. Additionally, the distinct local government should carry out annual infrastructure needs assessments in schools focusing on identifying priority areas for renovation and construction.