Developed to meet the need for a comprehensive, up-to-date instrument to measure the quality of school facilities, this guide has as its purpose the evaluation of school facilities in terms of their general condition and suitability to meet the educational program of the school system and community. Appraisal criteria are categorized according to site, structural and mechanical features, building environment, school safety, space utilization, and maintainability. The guide comprises 155 items important to the function of a school. The guide can be used to (1) formulate a permanent record, (2) highlight specific needs, (3) examine the need for new facilities, (4) evaluate the need for renovation, and (5) serve as an instructional tool. (Author/MLF)